iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum - Wi-Fi Connectivity, Personalized Cleaning Recommendations, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Self-Charging

Our floors are much cleaner now that we run this machine every few days. Because we have it, we are mindful of cords, cat toys and other items on the floor that could tangle it up, so its presence also kind of enforces a level of tidiness. This machine does not learn quickly, it is not using satellites and cameras to map the shifting topography of our home, and I am happy with that. What it does is wander from room to room in an apparently random fashion, and it always finds dirt. It eventually seems to go over the entire floor. We have two cats who find it loud and unpleasant, but also fascinating. They stalk it from covert locations, calculating the balance of the predator/prey relationship. Someday, they may attack it, but if that happens, I think the Roomba will survive. Cons: Somewhat loud - It is as loud as a normal vacuum cleaner Needs supervision - It can't be left running home alone, because it gets stuck under furniture from time to time. It sometimes makes mistakes that could endanger its life. I block it from entering areas where it could fall off of a cliff, because in spite of the cliff detection feature, I think it might very well fall off a cliff if given the chance. Only one phone allowed - The phone app seems to allow for only one phone per user, so only one member of the household can command the vacuum from the phone app; not a big deal for me because I just push the button on the top of the Roomba and it takes off. Pros: It vacuums the house frequently. I am never going to do that. It has the work quality of maybe a ten year old who was asked to vacuum the house--but unlike a ten year old, it is persistent. The suction is good, it gets diirt out of deep rugs and it does well in the corners. It is able to get over thresholds and it is fine around our cat dishes- pushes them a little bit but then backs away.

Our normal vacuum broke and I decided to try a robotic one this time around. Didn't want to spend too much but I knew I wanted a name brand one so I bought this little Roomba 692 and it's great! Unlike more expensive ones, this one doesn't do any sort of mapping of your home, so it sorta just aimlessly bumps around until it runs out of battery at which point it returns to its docking station. That said, this is a perfectly good approach in our single story home and across two cleaning cycles gets pretty much everything. I was worried it wouldn't be very strong due to the price but the suction and overall vacuuming ability of this little guy is definitely top notch! It got stuck in the closet once but after blocking that off so it wouldn't go in there again I had no issues. Our floors are a mixture of carpet and hard vinyl or something. It has no trouble going over cords without getting stuck and doesn't get stuck on the transition from the vinyl flooring in the kitchen to the bump onto the carpet which is nice. Be sure to empty it after each run as it does pick up a lot of dirt and dust - it's pretty much full in just a single battery charge. Build quality seems good and it seems like it will last a long time. I couldn't be any happier with this purchase!

Even with a few flaws, this product is well worth the price and certainly makes my house cleaner than when I have to do my own vacuuming! I have four cats and one dog, and so my house is filled with pet hair. I've had this Roomba for 9 days and I've run it every day and it is still picking up dirt and pet hair every day, and my floors look great. I love that it works well on both my carpet and linoleum floors, including where I have throw rugs! I have one rug that is a little too thick so the Roomba doesn't climb up on the rug, but the others are no problem. The Roomba will go over my throw rugs with no problem. However, the one main complaint I have is the line where my carpet and linoleum meet. I do not have a wood or metal threshhold between the carpet and linoleum, just the carpet ends and linoleum starts. The Roomba goes from one to the other great, but it leaves a line of pet hair along the edge of the carpet. So after two or three days, I have to go along the edge of the carpet with my fingers or my other vacuum and collect the growing gathering of pet hair. But it is still WAY better than having to vacuum all the time. Granted, Roomba is still a round robot in a square world, but it does a surprisingly good job of getting the dirt and pet hair out of the corners of my house. Not perfect, but again, well worth it for the rest of the work it does. Battery life is about what it says - approximately 90 minutes of vacuuming. I've had to clean out the brushes twice already, but again I have a ton of pet hair, and it's easy to clean out the brushes, so again, well worth it. I'd rather take a few minutes a couple of times per week to clean the Roomba than spend an hour or two per week just trying to keep up. I dump the dirt canister every day which is very easy to do. Note I don't have any stairs or "cliffs" in my house, so that hasn't been an issue, and once it ate the charging cord for my cell phone, but it stopped and told me an error message, and I rescued my charger cord with no problems or damage. Overall, I'd buy it again with no hesitation. If I had another floor in my house I'd buy another one for that floor. I set mine to run in the afternoons while I'm at work, and I love coming home to a clean house!

Here are a few tips if you're thinking about getting a Roomba (which you should!) 1. Wait until Prime Day or an equivalent sale. I bought this model for $220 (tax included). If you live in the Seattle area, watch out for the Amazon deals - Amazon vans will park random places for one day only to offload products at a steep discount. The Roomba is a regular for that rotation - I've seen this model sold for $140. 2. Do not buy cheap knockoff versions for replacement parts on Amazon. Buy only iRobot products (from them directly if possible). There are a lot of versions of fake products from Chinese companies sold on Amazon. These parts are crappy and could impact the performance / lifetime of your Roomba. One example of that is the replacement air filters. The cheaper versions do not seal correctly, so dust gets into the small cracks and other mechanisms within the machine. Replacing your vaccum will cost a lot more than a $10 air filter. 3. Clean your air filter with a toothbrush after each use to reduce the clog of dust. Replace the filter every 3 months. 4. Do a deep cleaning of your Roomba every 6 months. Use a mini flathead and a small phillips to take off the front cover (you'll need to take off the small, yellow spinning brush first using the small flathead). Be careful because the threads of the tiny screw are mounted in plastic casing. Very easy to strip. Clean out all the hair around the small screw that attaches the spinning brush (after 6 months, this can cause the brush to stop spinning - 90% of the time, it's just hair - side note - this motor is also replacable for only $15 on the iRobot website). I've noticed a fair amount of negative reviews discussing the shelf life of Roombas. People are making comments like "My cats killed our Roomba" etc. I'd like to set the record straight for this awesome company. Basically, in life, you can't get things for free. You can't expect your car, for instance, to function well over time without regular maintainence. Most people hate car maintanance, so it has become widely accepted for most people to pay someone to fix / clean their car. And, for most people this makes a lot of sense. We'd rather spend our time doing other things besides changing the oil, checking the tires, checking the radiator, maintaining the engine and so on. For vaccums, the mechanics are much less complex than a car. However, they still incur a ton of wear and tear like dirt, cat hair, female hair, dust, and eveything else that lands on the floor. Over time, even the best vaccum will break or need repairs if it is not well maintained. In the old days, we had vaccum repair shops because people hated working on their vaccums. Then, everything possible became automated and outsourced. We could have Roomba repair shops that cost $30 to do a tune up of your Roomba. People would probably pay it. But, rest assured, the same people complaining about paying for that would be the same people who complained about the amazing Roomba - the vaccum that does its job with very little work from the human. The only thing is doesn't do well is clean itself. What we need is a cat Roomba. My closing thought is this one. Spend one hour every three months maintaining your Roomba, and you will save yourself 50+ hours a year (a whole work week) of vaccuming. That's very simple math, but it will require some effort on the part of the human. I purchased mine on Prime Day 8 months ago. I did my first deep clean (along with the regular air filter cleaning with each use) and she is gently purring like the first day I discovered her :-). I do not own securities in iRobot or work for them. This review is completely of my own writing.

The iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum is a popular choice for those looking to automate their home cleaning routines. With Wi-Fi connectivity and personalized cleaning features, this vacuum offers a balance of convenience and performance, making it a solid option for maintaining clean floors with minimal effort. Key Features: Wi-Fi Connectivity: Allows users to control and schedule cleaning sessions remotely via the iRobot Home app, compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Personalized Cleaning Recommendations: The Roomba 692 learns from your cleaning habits and suggests personalized schedules to optimize your home's cleanliness. 3-Stage Cleaning System: The vacuum uses a combination of dual multi-surface brushes, an edge-sweeping brush, and strong suction to effectively clean carpets, hard floors, and edges. Adaptive Navigation: Equipped with intelligent sensors, the Roomba 692 navigates around furniture, obstacles, and stairs, ensuring thorough coverage without getting stuck. Voice Control: Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing for hands-free control through voice commands. Pros: Ease of Use: The app control and voice command features make it easy to operate the vacuum, even when you're not at home. Personalization: The vacuum’s ability to learn and adapt to your cleaning schedule is a significant advantage for maintaining a clean home without constant manual intervention. Versatile Cleaning: The 3-stage cleaning system ensures effective removal of dirt, dust, and pet hair from a variety of surfaces. Affordable Option: Compared to other models in the Roomba lineup, the 692 offers many of the core features at a more budget-friendly price point. Cons: Basic Features: While effective, the Roomba 692 lacks some advanced features found in higher-end models, such as smart mapping, room-specific cleaning, or a self-emptying dustbin. Battery Life: The vacuum’s battery life is decent but may require recharging for larger homes or extended cleaning sessions. Noise Level: The Roomba 692 can be somewhat noisy during operation, which might be distracting in quiet environments. Overall Impression: The iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum is a reliable and user-friendly option for those looking to simplify their home cleaning routine. Its Wi-Fi connectivity, personalized cleaning recommendations, and effective cleaning system make it a strong contender in the mid-range robotic vacuum market. While it may lack some of the advanced features of more expensive models, it offers great value for its price, making it a smart choice for maintaining daily cleanliness with minimal effort.

I purchased the Room 692 Robot Vacuum in late June 2024, and after nearly a year of use, I can confidently say: I wish I had returned it. I picked this model because it advertised being great for pet hair and a mix of flooring types. I have two dogs, two kids, and a 2,400 sq ft home with an open floor plan — mostly hard flooring with carpeted bedrooms. On paper, this seemed like the perfect fit. In reality? It’s been nothing but a headache. Let’s start with navigation: it’s awful. This robot wanders aimlessly, circles the same areas repeatedly, and frequently gets stuck or lost trying to find its charging base. Just today, it spent over 30 minutes vacuuming the same three-foot stretch — nowhere near the dock — before dying mid-job. And no, it doesn’t resume cleaning after recharging, even though it’s supposed to. It also doesn’t clean the whole house — not even close. There’s one room it insists on cleaning multiple times in a single cycle, while completely skipping others. There’s no way to “redirect” it or select specific rooms, because the 692 doesn’t have home mapping. You may think, Oh, it’ll get those missed rooms after it recharges. Unfortunately, you’d be wrong. It restarts like it has no memory of what it was doing before. I’ve repositioned the charging base, cleaned the sensors and charging contacts, updated the firmware — nothing has improved its navigation or charging reliability. Most of the time, I end up having to pick it up and carry it back to the charger myself. I genuinely spend more time managing this vacuum than it would take me to just clean the floors myself. The suction? Laughable. The so-called “power-lifting suction” doesn’t pick up much at all, especially on carpet. I have both low and high pile carpet and wasn’t expecting miracles on the high pile — but it struggles even on the low pile. After it finishes a room, I’ve run my regular vacuum over the same area and pulled up way more pet hair and debris than the Roomba managed to collect. Suction power? Laughable. I have both high and low pile carpet, and while I didn’t expect miracles on the high pile, it can’t even handle the low pile. I’ve tested this by running my regular vacuum after the Roomba “finished” cleaning — and the amount of pet hair and debris left behind is honestly ridiculous. The “power-lifting suction” feels more like weak airflow. And yes, I’ve done the upkeep: I’ve cleaned the filters, rollers, sensors, and brush. I’ve even replaced the filter, side brush, bristle roller, and beater brush — all with official parts. No improvement. It is also very loud when it runs. The edge sweeping brush is another disappointment. Don’t expect clean corners or anything near baseboards. It misses those completely, especially around furniture or along cabinets. I initially had it scheduled to clean daily. Then I tried every other day, hoping it would help with the constant errors and getting stuck. Spoiler: it didn’t. It still traps itself behind doors, under furniture, on cords — and for some reason, it thinks it's falling off a cliff despite there being no stairs or thresholds in the house. Another big limitation: the 692 doesn’t map your home. That means you can’t set it to clean specific rooms or avoid areas. It just bumps around randomly, and you hope for the best. For this price point, that’s a major flaw. At the end of the day, I expected better from the iRobot brand. This vacuum feels like it coasts on name recognition, not actual performance. Between the constant issues, the weak cleaning ability, and the lack of smart features, this robot has been more hassle than help. Bottom line: I do not recommend this vacuum — especially if you have pets, kids, or any sort of standards. You’ll end up doing more work, not less.

I’ve had this for quite a while now and have several observations. 1. I can’t watch it vacuum! The pattern it uses makes no sense and makes me question if the room is being cleaned thoroughly. However, if I leave it to do its job in peace, I’m decently satisfied with the performance. 2. It does really well in rooms, but with an open floor plan, I often feel like my kitchen doesn’t get enough attention. There’s just no way to keep it in the kitchen because of the floor plan. 3. I rarely set it to run when I’m not home because it often gets stuck, so that’s not convenient. 4. My living room has a rather thick rug, and this vacuum isn’t able to climb onto it. But if I place the vacuum on the rug, it walks right off, and can’t get back onto it. 5. I don’t understand the mapping feature or the home button. All in all, I don’t feel like it was a waste of money, but it definitely doesn’t perform like I expected.

I love the simplicity of setup! Easy to hook up home base and connect to the irobot app. Product packaging states run time is 2 hours, but I've had this thing run for nearly 3 hours before it died. Purely by accident, but definitely exceeded battery life. It's a little louder than I expected, nothing crazy or unmanageable, just slightly annoying when I realize it's going. The first time it runs it essentially "maps" the area and does a pretty decent job remembering thereafter. One thing I have noticed is it tends to vacuum the same downstairs livingroom repetitively even though there's another living space adjacent to it. Both spaces are connected and completely open with nothing barring it's entry. So, once in a while I'll redirect it or just pick it up and move it to the other room. Easy to clean, canister is small but holds quite a bit. Push the button to release, dump it out, return. It's great at picking up hair (human), I have a dog but he doesn't shed so I'm not sure about how well it works for pets. It does however do pretty great with corners. I would recommend it for elderly people who have a hard time vacuuming, but i would suggest setting a timer for the middle of the night as well as maybe putting a light on it for trip hazard. Returns to home base with ease and allows you to set timers for run times as well as additional setting/cleaning options within the app. You can also purchase all of the replacement parts through the irobot app which is incredibly convenient! I wish this.model had the ability for the user to "map" the areas so I could keep it away from my christmas tree skirts, but I just block them off now that the holidays are here. For being autonomous and small, it packs a punch.