Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a novelty in 2016 from a Chinese manufacturer that improves the models of automatic household 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 its good cleaning algorithm, high-quality map building and the ability to control it via a smartphone. Let's consider in detail the features of this robot.
Appearance
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner has a familiar 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 surface 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.
Many people find it comfortable in white. Thanks to this, the device is clearly visible in the room. It also excludes accidental stepping on it and simplifies the search when it gets under furniture. On the top of the device there 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 cleaning is currently taking place, build a map and determine the movement algorithm.
A bumper is located on the side of the front, as well as an obstacle proximity sensor. On the back of the side panel there are openings for air outlet, a speaker that notifies about the operating mode and two contacts for recharging.
On the bottom there are wheels, two of which are on the sides, and one is in front. There are also contacts for mounting on the base, a battery compartment, a turbo brush and one side brush.
By lifting the top cover of the vacuum cleaner, you can find the trash can. It is made of transparent material, which allows you to immediately determine the level of its filling. There is a finger recess for easy removal. The rest of the space is occupied by a HEPA filter. It adheres well to the walls thanks to the padded seal.
Specifications
Like all Xiaomi models, this robot has quite high characteristics:
- area: 250 sq.m;
- dust collector type: cyclone filter;
- trash tank volume: 0.4 l;
- additional filter: fine cleaning;
- suction power: 1280 Pa;
- power consumption: 55 W;
- overcoming obstacles: 18 mm;
- control: buttons on the case, application on a smartphone;
- ability to build a map;
- the ability to program by day;
- sound indicator when stuck;
- base installation: automatic.
The robot can work for 150 minutes on a single charge. This is provided by a capacious Li-Ion battery (5200 mAh).
Functionality
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner is designed for dry cleaning only. Efficiency of work is ensured by twelve different sensors (ultrasonic, optical, rangefinder). 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. The dust is retained 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 complete 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 will find the station itself and start recharging. After replenishing the charge, it will continue to work from where it stopped. With the help of a special magnetic tape, you can fence off a part of the room where cleaning is not needed. But this part is not included in the package, it must be purchased separately.
Equipment
This model of the Xiaomi vacuum cleaner has a fairly simple package:
- robot;
- charging base;
- the wire;
- brush for cleaning the main brush;
- instruction.
It should be noted 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 size;
- effective cleaning, high suction power;
- high-tech navigation system;
- an adequately developed route passing algorithm;
- good orientation in space: overcoming heights, avoiding obstacles;
- long-term operation on one 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 (no magnetic tape, additional brushes, filters);
- instruction in Chinese;
- Difficulty adapting the application (according to reviews);
- small volume of the dust container.
The cost of the device is about 17 thousand rubles. 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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