Apartment cleaning equipment has long been firmly established in our daily lives.
Manufacturers are racing to add more and more new functions and capabilities to such devices, while trying to reduce their dimensions and simplify their use.
Just 10-15 years ago, robotic vacuum cleaners seemed like a very expensive and impractical fairy tale, but today anyone can choose a model that suits their characteristics, size and even color .
V7s Plus robot vacuum cleaner model - what are its features and why is it attractive.
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Model features
For your information! The main difference between the model and its analogues is that this robot vacuum cleaner can not only carry out dry and wet cleaning of a room, but also do both cleanings at the same time.
In this case, there is no need to additionally change containers or change programs .
At the same time, the robot
can easily overcome obstacles in the form of thresholds and carpets.
And if it needs recharging or after cleaning is completed, it is automatically sent to the base.
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a cyclone filter , that is, the dust bag is replaced by a removable container.
It is possible to program the operation of the device by day of the week.
The model is controlled from a remote control and has several delay start options.
It is worth noting! This will undoubtedly be appreciated by the owners: the vacuum cleaner can carry out cleaning at any time in the absence of the owner in accordance with the program parameters.
Appearance of the device
The iLife V7s Plus robot vacuum cleaner is a minimalist model in the traditional form for such devices in the form of a round tablet with a diameter of 34 cm and a height of 8.5 cm.
The plastic case with a top glossy coating of a pleasant powdery pink color, which does not show dust or fingerprints, and side white inserts will especially appeal to housewives.
There is a soft bumper on the sides which springs back when colliding with pieces of furniture to minimize damage to the device.
The water reservoir and waste containers are located at the top of the device , and there is also a touch button for turning on the automatic cleaning mode.
But the button to completely turn off the device is mechanical and located on the bottom to prevent accidental starting of the vacuum cleaner by pets or children.
The docking station is made of black plastic, resistant to damage, has a small size and sloping shape.
The power supply is compact in size and can be connected not only to the docking station, but also directly to the vacuum cleaner (via the connector at the end).
Appearance
Traditionally for the line, ILIFE V7s Plus has the shape of a round tablet with a diameter of 34 centimeters and a height of 8.4 centimeters. The top part is a transparent gloss, which hides a textured base of pastel pink color. Elements: touch start button and internal compartment cover.
The lid shown above resembles a car hood as it opens in the same way. Under it there is a container for dry or wet cleaning to choose from.
The ends and frame of the top panel are made of matte white plastic - a fairly practical solution.
At the front in the direction of travel, front sensors are located on a spring-loaded bumper, which occupy approximately half of the entire circumference. First of all, a group of IR radars that detect obstacles at a distance. If the threat is out of their field of vision, a mechanical sensor is triggered, which allows for a soft collision. Like other models, ILIFE V7s Plus does not cause damage to furniture, since the contact points are lined with soft rubber. The second group of IR sensors is located at the bottom of the body and protects the robot from falling, for example, from the edge of the stairs.
The cleaning system differs from the models that we reviewed earlier in that there is only one side brush for sweeping away debris. And the main brush received a hybrid design, for carpets and smooth surfaces at the same time. The wheels remained the same, with a powerful rubberized tread on a spring-loaded suspension.
Characteristics
Main characteristics of the device:
| Cleaning, type | Vacuum cleaner, polisher, dry and wet cleaning |
| Dust collector | Cyclone filter, without bag |
| Container volumes | |
| 0.3 l |
| 0.3 l |
| 60 ml |
| Suction power | 22 W |
| Battery type, capacity | Li-lion, 2600 mAh |
| Working hours | From 120 min |
| Noise level | 55 dB |
| Dimensions (H x W x D), cm | 8.4 x 34 x 34 |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| List of modes |
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The price of the model for the Moscow region varies from 10,900 to 13,000 rubles (according to the Yandex.Market website)
Specifications
iLife V7s has decent technical characteristics for its price, an overview of which is given in the table below:
| Cleaning | Dry and wet wipe |
| Modes | 5: automatic, local, along walls, scheduled, manual |
| Battery | Li-Ion, 2600 mAh |
| Battery life | Up to 140 minutes |
| Recharge time | Up to 300 minutes |
| Average cleaning area | Up to 150 square meters |
| Installation for charging | Automatically |
| Suction power | 22 W, not adjustable |
| Dust container type and volume | Cyclone filter, 500 milliliters |
| Tank volume for wet cleaning | 450 milliliters |
| Control system | Start from a button on the case, control from the remote control |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 34x34x8 cm |
| Weight | 2.95 kg |
| Average noise level | 55 dB |
| Description of additional characteristics | Light indication, sound alerts, turbo brush, cleaning surfaces from hair and wool |
Functionality
Stay up to date! Avoiding obstacles and preventing falls is achieved through frontal space scanning sensors located in front along the direction of movement of the vacuum cleaner.
If the obstacle is out of sight of the sensors, a soft collision is ensured by a mechanical sensor and a spring bumper.
Rubberized side wheels with a separate drive and large suspension travel allow the device to climb carpeted floors and overcome interior pavements.
However, like most similar models, the robot will not be able to overcome scattered cables, wires, etc.
If it hits such obstacles, the vacuum cleaner will immediately stop working and notify you of the problems with a sound signal.
The ability to clean both flat floors and carpets is achieved by combining a regular brush and a special hybrid (rotary) brush.
As a rule, rotary brushes of similar vacuum cleaners have either hard bristles (for cleaning carpets) or soft rubber combs (for cleaning smooth surfaces).
The rotary brush of this model combines both hard bristles and soft combs, that is, it is suitable for all types of coatings at the same time.
Keep in mind! During operation of the vacuum cleaner, debris is raked up by the side brush, after which it falls onto the hybrid brush and is sucked into the dust container.
When wet cleaning, the surface is wiped with a wet cloth, while water is supplied only when the vacuum cleaner moves and the volume of flowing water is strictly dosed by an electromagnetic valve.
In this mode, the suction motor does not work, but both brushes continue to work, which is enough to collect moderately large debris, hair and animal fur.
The vacuum cleaner is controlled both automatically (by installing the appropriate program) and manually from the remote control .
The suction power of the vacuum cleaner is always maximum and cannot be adjusted.
Equipment
You should know! The vacuum cleaner kit includes:
- the vacuum cleaner itself;
- charging dock (base);
- IR remote control (AAA);
- power supply (adapter);
- removable battery;
- electric brush (combined rotary);
- 2 spare fine filters for dry cleaning;
- spare side three-beam brush;
- combined container for water and garbage (for wet cleaning);
- dust container (for dry cleaning);
- 2 microfiber cloths for wet cleaning and a removable mounting platform for them;
- tools for caring for the vacuum cleaner: cleaning brush;
- instruction manual in Russian and other documentation.
Specifications V7S Plus
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Charger type | Charging dock |
| Charging time | OK. 5 o'clock |
| Water tank capacity | 0.3 liters |
| Dirt volume (dry) | 0.6 liters |
| Working hours | 120 minutes |
| Diameter | 300 mm |
| Height | 80 mm |
| Multi number | |
| Self docking | |
| Remote control | |
| Hepa filtration | |
| Break Detection | |
| Self-configuration | |
| Side brush | |
| Full cart indicator | |
| Cleaning the stairs | |
| Cleaning per week | 7 |
| Additional filter | 2 |
| Brush cleaning tools | 1 |
| Accessories included | Charging base Air conditioner adapter Remote control (AAA batteries included) 2 additional filters 1 brush cleaning tool 2 additional side brushes |
| Manufactured | China |
| Guarantee | 1 year |
Advantages and disadvantages
Need to know! The advantages of this device are:
- possibility of simultaneous dry and wet cleaning;
- fairly quiet operation;
- easy-to-use dust collector;
- light top panel on which fingerprints are not visible;
- the ability to program cleaning according to a schedule;
- the main brush is on a hinge, which allows you to more accurately follow the surface topography and press the brush more tightly to the floor;
Minuses:
- Despite the compact size of the vacuum cleaner, it still does not clean all secluded places, since it cannot reach all corners;
- does not wash away complex stains;
- in wet cleaning mode it slips on smooth wet surfaces;
- The dust collector of the container is not equipped with a self-closing door, which is why dust and dirt easily scatter if the container is not removed very carefully;
- sometimes it is necessary to blow out the tube to supply air into the container with water (if water gets into the tube, the vacuum cleaner will not carry out wet cleaning);
- the vacuum cleaner does not remember a map of the room, but each time makes a decision on the trajectory of movement in real time, assessing obstacles using sensors.
Pros and cons of the model
Those who use the iLife v7s smart assistant around the house leave mostly positive reviews about the device online.
Among the main advantages are the following:
- Multifunctionality at low cost.
- The effectiveness of dry cleaning on different types of hard surfaces.
- Easy to use and maintain.
- A large number of sensors ensuring good maneuverability of the unit.
- Possibility of self-charging.
- Wet wipe option available.
- Spacious container volume.
As practice shows, there are also some shortcomings. Consumers indicate that the robot vacuums almost perfectly on flat surfaces, but there are some problems with removing dirt collected at the joints of the slabs.
The vacuum cleaner does not know how to build maps and create a floor plan, so it cannot remember route patterns, register landmarks and track the trajectory. It also does not have a remote control option via a smartphone app.
Perhaps the reason for insufficient cleaning of hard-to-reach places was the lack of a second side brush for sweeping debris, which is found in a similar model from iLife A6.
You can read more about the advantages and disadvantages of robotic vacuum cleaners here.
User manual
Note! First, a charging station is installed, which must be connected to a power source.
To charge the robot for the first time, you must either insert the power supply into a power outlet and connect the device to it, or press the HOME button on the case or remote control.
In this case, the robot will independently go to the charging base.
In the future, the robot will be sent to the base for recharging on its own.
The automatic mode is started by a key on the case , and at different stages of operation the key is illuminated in different colors:
- green (flickering) - in standby mode;
- green (even glow) - operating mode, cleaning;
- orange (flickering) - charging is in progress;
- orange (even glow) - low battery charge, the device is discharged;
- red - error.
It is worth noting! The rest of the control is carried out from an IR remote control equipped with a small display that displays the current time and the automatic cleaning timer.
Setting the time and program on the remote control is done by pressing the “arrows”, with which you can also manually control the robot.
Operating modes are selected by remote control , and each mode has its own operating characteristics, in particular:
- “Automatic” - the room is cleaned by the device, based on the orientation of the sensors in the current state of the room;
- “Local” - the vacuum cleaner must be placed in the contaminated area and this mode must be turned on. Cleaning will be carried out in a spiral until the sensors notify that there is no debris;
- “Along the walls” - the device should be placed near the wall, after which it will work as it moves along the perimeter of the room;
- “On schedule” - involves the owner planning the time and work program;
- “Manual” - the owner independently controls the movement of the vacuum cleaner (using the arrows on the remote control).
How to care?
Know! Caring for the robot vacuum cleaner of this model is as simplified as possible. To keep it in working order it is enough:
- empty dust containers;
- clean the filter;
- add water for wet cleaning;
- periodically wash the microfiber cloth;
- Clean both brushes regularly;
- regularly wipe the body with a dry cloth;
- When dirty, clean the height sensors and charging contacts on the robot and charging station.
Vacuum cleaners similar in functionality
- Roborock Sweep One, has more programs, can work in a “smart home” system, prices start from 20 thousand rubles;
- GUTREND FUSION 150 , longer operating time (150 min.), larger dust collector volume (0.45 l), price from 20 thousand rubles;
- REDMOND RV-R250 , has lower suction power (15 W), cost - from 7.5 thousand rubles;
- iBoto Aqua V715B , higher suction power (60 W) and operating time (180 minutes), larger container volume (0.6 l), prices - from 14.2 thousand rubles.
