Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum
Retail OptionAmazon
Approximate ReleaseJuly 2, 2020
Packaging Size15.47″ x 17.47″ x 12.7″
Vacuum Dimensions13.4″ x 3.54″
Vacuum Weight6.77 lbs
Battery Typelithium ion

Also included in the box

  • Home Base® charging station
  • Extra high-efficiency filter

Basic setup instructions

  1. Charge for three hours.
  2. Connect to wifi through the iRobot HOME app.

Cleans smarter

The Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum is a contender of the best robot vacuum on the market. This budget behemoth is only rivaled by the mighty RoboVac 11S. You can use your voice assistant with it, but you can also use the buttons on it, especially if you want to do a spot cleaning.

With the app, you can set the cleaning time for 15, 30, or 45 minutes. 15 minutes are ample time for one room.

The 694 moves straight until it bounces off something and then continues its mission.

Loosens, lifts, and suctions

The 694 utilizes the following tools to ensure that your home is as clean as possible:

  • 3 stage cleaning system
  • Dual multi-surface brushes
  • Edge-sweeping brush

With such implementations, dirt can be effectively extracted from both carpets and hard floors.

Adapts to your lifestyle

Based on your cleaning habits, the 694 personalizes schedules. With just the sound of your voice, Google Assistant and Alexa allow you to start cleaning. The 694 works with Google Home and Alexa devices.

During pet-shedding season or if there is a high pollen count in your area, the 694 will even suggest cleaning by itself!

As for the dirtier areas of your home, such as high traffic spots, Dirt Detect™ Sensors alert the 694 to clean those areas more thoroughly. You should be able to hear that as the volume increases.

The auto-adjust cleaning head automatically adapts its height to maximize cleaning efficacy.

While the 694 is great at picking up hair, the hair may accumulate on the brushes in an unsightly fashion.

The 694 does not have a mapping feature that would map your home, so consistent travel paths are not to be expected.

Adapts to your surroundings

Through a complete suite of advanced sensors, the 694 navigates furniture with finesse, even along edges. Thanks to Cliff Detect, you do not have to worry about the 694 falling off stairs.

The 694 can run for up to 90 minutes before docking and recharging on its own. The battery indicator will be green if there is enough battery. If the battery is low or the 694 is charging, it will turn red. It is impressive how consistently the 694 can find the dock, even if it is fairly out of reach.

You still have to deal with the dustbin yourself, however. There is a detachable filter within the dustbin, and there is a swinging gate that keeps everything from scattering upon opening. However, the gate can sometime swing freely and obstruct your way when emptying the dustbin.

  • iRobot implements the highest standards of data encryption to ensure your data is privately secure.
  • The limited warranty does not include issues caused by third party products.
  • Products bought in North America are intended to be used only in North America.
  • 60-day, money-back guarantees, and the limited warranty are void upon usage outside North America.

Q&A

What features distinguish the 694 from predecessors?

  • 3 stage cleaning system
  • Edge-sweeping brush

How does the 694 compare to an upright vacuum?

At a mere 3.6 inches tall, the 694 can go places an upright vacuum simply can’t.

How long is the warranty period?

Two years (limited)

Pros & Cons

  • Easy setup
  • Diverse compatibility
  • Sophisticated brushes
  • Adapts to your lifestyle
  • Aware of its surroundings
  • Self reliant
  • Excellent for cat litter
  • Great for dog hair
  • Subtle hair accumulation
  • Lacks mapping
  • Sometimes obstructive gate
  • Usage limited to North America

Conclusion

Given the features it packs within its pricetag, it is easy to understand why this is a contender for the best robot vacuum on the market.

Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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