Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a new product from the Chinese manufacturer in 2016, which improves the model of automatic home cleaners, working on technical equipment and functionality. Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner has already gained quite wide popularity among users and is in high demand due to the good cleaning algorithm, high-quality map construction and the ability to control via smartphone. Let us consider in detail the features of this robot.
Appearance
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner has the usual round shape. The diameter of the device is 34.5 cm. The height is quite large - 9.6 cm. The robot weighs 3.8 kg. The body of the product is made of white plastic. It has a matte finish but no protective coating. Because of this, care must be taken during operation and maintenance. The upper part of the vacuum cleaner has a smooth surface, which is why dust and scratches are clearly visible on it.
Execution in white color, many find it convenient. Due to this, the device is clearly visible in the room. It also eliminates the accidental attack on him and simplifies the search when falling under furniture. On the upper part of the device are two main control buttons: start and return to base. There is also a large circular distance sensor. It allows the vacuum cleaner to study the room where the cleaning is currently taking place, build a map and determine the motion algorithm.
On the side on the front there is a bumper, as well as an obstacle proximity sensor. On the back of the side panel there are openings for air outlet, a speaker that notifies of the operating mode and two contacts for recharging.
There are wheels on the bottom, two of which are on the sides, and one on the front. There are also contacts for installation on the base, a battery compartment, a turbo brush and one side brush.
Having lifted the top cover of the vacuum cleaner, you can find a garbage container. It is made of transparent material, which allows you to immediately determine the level of its filling. For the convenience of removing it there is a recess for the finger. The rest of the space is occupied by the HEPA filter. It adheres well to the walls thanks to the padded seal.
Specifications
Like all Xiaomi models, this robot has rather high characteristics:
- area: 250 sq.m;
- dust collector type: cyclone filter;
- garbage tank volume: 0.4 l;
- additional filter: fine cleaning;
- suction power: 1280 Ra;
- power consumption: 55 W;
- Overcoming obstacles: 18 mm;
- management: buttons on the case, application on the smartphone;
- ability to build a map;
- the ability to program every day;
- sound indicator when stuck;
- base installation: automatic.
On one charge, the robot can work 150 minutes. This provides a capacious Li-Ion battery (5200 mAh).
Functionality
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner is designed only for dry cleaning. Efficiency of work is provided by twelve various sensors (ultrasonic, optical, range finder).Thanks to its ergonomic design and wheel alignment, the vacuum cleaner has excellent maneuverability.
The principle of operation is similar to all automatic assistants. The side brush directs dust to the main brush located in the center. The latter directs the debris into the dust collector. Dust is trapped in the filter and is not blown back. The side brush has stiff bristles that do not wear out or lose their original appearance with use. This contributes to a long service life and quality of work. Due to the high suction power, there is a full cleaning of dust particles and debris, even adhering to the surface or stuck in the carpet.
Mi Robot has two main modes of operation:
- automatic: one-time (or two for small rooms) cleaning of the entire room;
- local: to clean the most contaminated areas (for this, the vacuum cleaner must be moved manually to this area).
The device allows you to schedule cleaning cycles through the app. It works in automatic mode until the charge drops to 20%, after which it finds the station itself and starts recharging. After replenishing the charge, he will continue to work from the place of stop. Using a special magnetic tape, you can fence off part of the room where cleaning is not necessary. But this part is not included in the package, it must be purchased separately.
Equipment
This Xiaomi vacuum cleaner model has a fairly simple package bundle:
- robot;
- base for recharging;
- the wire;
- brush for cleaning the main brush;
- instruction.
It is worth noting that the user manual is written in Chinese. To understand the features of use, you should download it and translate it into Russian or use a mobile application.
Advantages and disadvantages
To fully summarize, it is worth considering the advantages and disadvantages of the device. Like all devices of the manufacturer, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner has quite extensive advantages:
- laconic design;
- small dimensions;
- effective cleaning; high suction power;
- high-tech navigation system;
- an adequately developed route passing algorithm;
- good orientation in space: overcoming heights, avoiding obstacles;
- continuous operation on a single charge (capacious battery);
- continuation of cleaning from the moment of stopping after recharging;
- the ability to control via a mobile application;
- development of a cleaning schedule by day.
The disadvantages of a vacuum cleaner include:
- small equipment (lack of magnetic tape, additional brushes, filters);
- instruction in Chinese;
- difficulties with the adaptation of the application (according to reviews);
- small volume of the dust container.
The cost of the device is about . For this price segment, despite the existing shortcomings, the robot deserves a high rating due to its good orientation in space, competent navigation and other technical capabilities.
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