iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua

The iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua is a robot vacuum cleaner designed for dry and wet cleaning of various flooring types (tile, ceramic, wood, laminate, linoleum, carpets, and rugs with a pile length of up to 15 millimeters) in homes, apartments, offices, hotel rooms, and other spaces. The robot uses a gyroscope for navigation and is also equipped with other sensors to avoid collisions with obstacles and falls down stairs. The device also has other interesting features, which we'll discuss later in the review.

Equipment

iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua package contents:

1. Robot vacuum cleaner.
2. Charging base.
3. Network adapter.
4. Remote control.
5. Dust collector for solid waste.
6. Liquid tank.
7. Spare accessories: a pair of side brushes, a cloth, a filter.
8. Brush for cleaning the container.
9. User manual.
10. Magnetic tape.

Appearance

The robot vacuum cleaner has a round shape and is finished in a stark black color. It is made of ABS plastic, with some metal components. Its dimensions are 329 x 329 x 80 mm. This compact design allows it to reach under furniture and clean floors.

When reviewing the iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua model, from the front side we see a single start/pause button for the device, as well as the manufacturer's logo.

The front of the robot features a protective bumper, an on/off button, and a power adapter port for direct charging. A dust bin/water tank also slides out from the side.

The back of the robot vacuum cleaner contains the drive wheels, a swivel caster at the front, charging pads, a battery compartment, two side brushes, and a central turbo brush. A damp cloth is also attached to the bottom.

Technical specifications

All the characteristics of the iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua are summarized in the table:

Type of cleaning	Dry and wet
Battery	Lithium-ion
Battery capacity	2600 mAh
Opening hours	120-200 minutes
Charging time	180-240 minutes
Cleaning area	About 100 m2
Suction power	60 W
Maximum threshold height	15 mm
Dust container type	Cyclone filter (bagless)
Dust collector capacity	450 ml
Water tank capacity	300 ml
Overall dimensions	329x329x80 mm
Weight	2.8 kg
Noise level	54 dB

Functional capabilities

The robot vacuum cleaner navigates its surroundings using a built-in gyroscope. Obstacle sensors protect the body and surrounding objects from collisions. Sensors that detect elevation changes are also included.

The iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua features both dry and wet cleaning modes. For wet cleaning, fill the dedicated tank with water, attach a microfiber cloth to the bottom, and then activate the wet cleaning mode.

The main operating modes of the iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua robot vacuum cleaner:

• automatic – the robot moves in a zigzag pattern and cleans the entire surface in the room;
• local/local – thorough cleaning of a small, most contaminated area of ​​the room in a spiral;
• along the perimeter – a mode for cleaning along walls and in corners;
• classic – chaotic cleaning of the space with a change in direction of movement when obstacles are detected;
• maximum – a mode with increased suction power for effective cleaning of particularly dirty areas with a large accumulation of dust and debris;
• manual – control the robot vacuum cleaner manually using the remote control.

The robot also features a built-in timer and features the ability to program cleaning times and days of the week. It also supports smart home systems such as Alice and Amazon Alexa.

One of the key features of the iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua is the specially developed Tuya "Smart Life" mobile app. Supported operating systems: Android, iOS, Windows.

The robot vacuum cleaner's second distinctive feature is its speech capability. It can notify its owner about its current status, tasks it's performing, whether it needs recharging, and more. Currently, voice notifications are only available in English, but the robot will soon be able to learn Russian. The device not only speaks but can also perform tasks in response to the user's voice commands. If desired, the voice function can be disabled, and the iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua will operate in silent mode.

Operating instructions

The iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua user manual is included with the robot vacuum cleaner. It's fairly brief, but it describes the device's key features and capabilities, as well as operating and maintenance instructions. It also provides an overview of voice messages and indicator status.

You can download the instructions in Russian by following the link: V720GW Aqua manual.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

1. Gyroscope.
2. Dry and wet cleaning.
3. Different operating modes.
4. Builds a map of the room in the application.
5. Turbo brush available.
6. Programming cleaning by time and days of the week.
7. Working with Alice and Amazon Alexa
8. Low noise level.
9. Control from a smartphone.
10. Warranty support.

There are no obvious downsides considering the price (around $180 at the beginning of 2020). Don't forget about cleaning the turbo brush and maintaining other components, as well as preparing the room before using the robot vacuum.

Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua:

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