Review and review of the iLIFE V5s Pro robot vacuum cleaner from Aliexpress

Until recently, I cleaned the house using a conventional bulky vacuum cleaner with a not very comfortable handle and a heavy body. I wanted to buy a more convenient option.

I saw iLIFE robotic vacuum cleaners in a local store, but since the price was not quite affordable, I decided to look for a cheaper analogue on one of the Chinese online stores. I read a lot of reviews beforehand.

As a result, I realized that I needed the ILIFE 5S Pro robot vacuum cleaner for wet and dry cleaning.

Where can I buy

At first, it was scary to order such equipment through an online store, but judging by the positive reviews, all the vacuum cleaners arrived without delays, on time.

I purchased the product on Aliexpress for 8,560 rubles 72 kopecks (including the seller’s discount).

I received the robot vacuum cleaner from the courier on the third day after ordering. A double box made of thick cardboard protected the goods from damage during transportation.

Equipment

The package includes a vacuum cleaner, several spare brushes (left and right), replaceable filters, a spare microfiber cloth, and a brush for cleaning the filter.

The robot also comes with a power cord with an adapter, a charging base and a remote control. I will dwell on it in more detail.

Remote Control

The small remote control for the V5s Pro is made of white plastic. Black and blue rubber control buttons. The display is monochrome. The remote control runs on two AAA batteries.

The cover under which the batteries are located is made of thinner plastic and creaks a little when pressed lightly in your hand. It is convenient to launch the cleaning program from the remote control; there is a function for collecting garbage in a circle and cleaning around the perimeter. The Home button sends the vacuum cleaner to the docking station to recharge.

I often use the remote control to set the time for the vacuum cleaner to automatically start. I leave for work, after 15 minutes the vacuum cleaner starts working on its own. I'm returning to a clean house. When I ordered the vacuum cleaner, I didn’t know that I would use it so often.

iLife V55 Pro robot vacuum cleaner with wet cleaning function

Good afternoon to all lovers of smart technology. After all, you see, such devices really make our lives easier. In my review, I will show you a good assistant in the daily fight against dust, debris and animal hair - a robot vacuum cleaner with a wet cleaning function - iLife V55 Pro.

Specifications

Model: V55 Pro
Voltage: 14.4V-14.8V
Battery: Li-ion
Power: 22 W
Charging Type: Auto Charge / Manual Charge
Dust container capacity: 0.3 l
Water tank capacity: 0.18L
Application: Tile, Wood, Carpet
Cleaning modes: Auto, Spot, Along walls, Scheduled
Virtual wall: Yes
Charging time: Approximately 200-350 minutes
Working time: 110-130 minutes
Button type: Touch
Display: LED module
Diameter: 348 mm
Height: 92 mm
Weight: 2.68 kg

Packaging and delivery

The vacuum cleaner is packed well, in 2 shipping boxes. The first one is made of thick, rough cardboard. The one underneath is made of strong and presentable-looking color printed cardboard. This box is quite informative; on it you will see an image of the device and the main technical characteristics.

The kit includes everything you need to operate and run the device right out of the box, right down to the batteries for the remote control and the virtual wall.

So, in the box there are:

robot vacuum cleaner
dock station
network adapter
adapter
remote control complete with batteries
virtual wall complete with batteries
spare filter
two spare side brushes
brush cleaning tool
main and additional microfiber cloths
brief operating instructions, by the way, in Russian
warranty card

Appearance

The vacuum cleaner has a classic round body, which shines because it has a glossy black surface with a shiny edging in the center, this edging is not metal. It highlights the area of the lid under which the garbage container is located. It is made of dark transparent plastic and has a carrying handle.

Looking under the cover, you can find a dust container with two removable filters: a coarse filter and a HEPA filter.

The vacuum cleaner has compact dimensions (diameter 35 cm, height 9 cm) despite the fact that in its body it fits 2 containers with a total capacity of 480 ml.

On top of the front side of the vacuum cleaner there is an IR sensor and a touch control unit. It is represented by functional buttons:

PLAN – set a work schedule
SPOT – launching point mode of operation
“Basket” - dust bin full indicator
HOME – installation on a charging station
CLEAN – start button in “Auto” mode

Compared to other models, this robot is somewhat tall - 9 cm; there are models whose height is only 7 cm. But this is explained by the possibility of wet cleaning. The enlargement of the body occurs due to the presence of a second water tank and the attachment of a special napkin to the bottom of the vacuum cleaner.

The end of the vacuum cleaner is also plastic, sensors are located around the entire perimeter and in the bumper, and air ducts are located on the left and right.

At the front end there is a front movable bumper, in the lower part of which a rubber pad is glued. It is designed to protect the body during accidental impacts against obstacles.

There are 4 sets of sensors on the bottom that detect height differences and prevent the device from falling.

On the right side of the front side there is also a charging connector.

On the back of the vacuum cleaner there are side brushes made of synthetic bristles, a nozzle, 3 wheels, a place to install a container with water, an area for attaching a napkin, a power button and a sticker with some information about the vacuum cleaner.

Between the brushes there is a contact group for docking with the base station and recharging the robot vacuum cleaner.

The vacuum cleaner is very maneuverable due to its 3 wheels. 2 of them are large, with a diameter of 5 cm. They have rubber linings with a tread and are well cushioned. Thanks to them, the robot vacuum cleaner copes well with obstacles up to 13 mm in height.

The third wheel is located closer to the edge in the nose of the vacuum cleaner. It is designed to determine the distance traveled by the device. The wheel can be easily removed, either separately or with the platform on which it is attached. This is convenient for removing debris.

The water container, with a volume of 180 ml, is made of a combined material. Its upper part is made of black matte plastic; it has a much larger area than the tank itself. Which is made of transparent dark plastic. At first glance, it may seem that the tank is too small, but the volume of water is quite enough to do a light wet cleaning of a room with an area of 50 m2, or even more. The tank has a hole for filling it with water, which is securely closed with a silicone plug.

It is not difficult to secure the fabric napkin; on one side it is put on the holder, on the other it is secured with Velcro. The napkins are easy to care for and can be washed in soapy water.

There are no complaints about the build quality and materials, everything is done well, you won’t find any unevenness, cracks, creaks, or glue. At first, the glossy surface is confusing, but with a dry cloth, the dust that has settled on the case is easily wiped off, and the case shines again.

The docking station is made of plastic. There is a contact group on the footrest, which the robot vacuum cleaner runs onto to replenish the battery charge level.

The base of the docking station is equipped with rubber feet, which ensure reliable grip of the docking station with the floor surface at the moment when the robot drives onto it. The correct installation of the device is confirmed by the vacuum cleaner, which emits a sound signal.

To clean a certain area of the room, manufacturers include in the package with the vacuum cleaner means that limit its movement. Some vacuum cleaners are equipped with tape-style limiters. I find it more convenient to use a portable wall in the form of a free-standing block. Which is exactly what the wall included in this kit is. This wall follows the design of the charging station. The virtual wall is powered by two LR14 batteries. It limits the movements of the robot vacuum cleaner, actually acting as an obstacle that it encounters along the way.

As I said above, the vacuum cleaner can be controlled using the remote control. The remote control contains buttons that control the movement of the robot vacuum cleaner, activation of the Turbo mode, buttons responsible for selecting one or another cleaning mode, and a return button to the charging station.

The remote control is powered by two AAA batteries, which are included in the kit.

In general, I would like to say that I was pleased with the kit, the manufacturer took care, included spare components, and, surprisingly for budget equipment, the entire necessary set of batteries. Immediately after unpacking, the vacuum cleaner can start working.

Functional features and operation of the device

So, V55 Pro works in 6 modes:

Automatic cleaning
Cleaning along the walls
Spot cleaning
Wet cleaning
Manual method of controlling the robot using a remote control
Scheduled cleaning

There are some of them that can be launched in 2 ways: from the remote control or using touch control from the device body. The only drawback of this device is the lack of software for creating a floor plan. But, I’ll tell you, I was still satisfied with the result of the vacuum cleaner; after working with the program, not a single corner of the apartment remained dirty.

Let's look at each mode in more detail.

Automatic cleaning assumes that the robot independently selects the most optimal operating mode, and you can choose 1 of 2 speeds, i.e. further increase or decrease the suction power.

Cleaning along walls or cleaning along the perimeter involves the robot moving along the walls of the room. This mode is especially relevant for pet owners, because animal hair often collects along the walls.

You will start spot cleaning mode when you accidentally spill cereal on the floor or decide to clean up bread/cookie crumbs after lunch. You should decide on the central point where the most debris is concentrated, install the vacuum cleaner there, and it will begin to move in a spiral, as if sweeping away debris underneath itself, while increasing its range of action. After a certain point, it begins to gradually move towards the center to the starting point, decreasing the radius. Activation of this mode is possible both from the remote control and using a button on the case.

To refresh the floor surface, you can use the robot vacuum cleaner in the Wet cleaning mode, which is compatible with any other mode, you just need to fill the tank with water. This does not mean that the floor will be perfectly shiny, because no detergents can be used. However, you will notice the difference between dry cleaning and wet cleaning. I recommend using this mode after the floor has been cleaned by the robot, for example in automatic mode on low power. This way you will save battery power, and it will be enough to start the vacuum cleaner again. After cleaning the waste container, fill the tank with water and start a new mode. During wet cleaning, the cloth adheres tightly to the floor, and water is supplied to the cloth from a water reservoir. Dust and debris will collect on the napkin. While mopping the floor, you can interrupt the vacuum cleaner and rinse the cloth. Under no circumstances leave a wet cloth attached to the vacuum cleaner after cleaning, as... it comes into contact with the floor surface, and from prolonged contact with the floor covering it can release moisture and ruin it.

By “manual cleaning” I mean step-by-step control of the vacuum cleaner using the buttons of the same name on the control panel: left/right, forward/backward.

Scheduled cleaning is one of my favorite modes. This way you can program the device, and your assistant will do the cleaning when you arrive, without straining your hearing with the sound of a running engine and without limiting your activities (for example, playing floor games with a child) with his presence. Setting timers is possible using buttons on the device body. You can set a timer that repeats at the same time 7 days a week, or you can create a schedule for it to work for seven days. Be careful to leave the vacuum cleaner running on its own; you must make sure that there are no small parts, laces, or wires left on the floor, and that the vacuum cleaner itself is sufficiently charged when it starts.

If the battery charge level reaches a critical minimum, the robot vacuum cleaner will rush to the base station to replenish the charge, after which it will continue the cleaning cycle from the place where the program was interrupted.

At the end of the cleaning cycle, the vacuum cleaner returns to the place from which it was launched; if the launch was performed in automatic mode and the vacuum cleaner was at the charging base, the robot will return to the base station to replenish the battery charge level.

By the way, about autonomy and recharging of the vacuum cleaner

This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a fairly powerful battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh. This charge is enough to vacuum an apartment with an area of 80 square meters alternately in 2 modes, dry and wet cleaning. In other words, the battery lasts for 2 hours of operation of the device, provided that the battery is fully charged when the cleaning cycle begins. At the same time, you can safely set the maximum suction power. This is an excellent result for a cordless washing vacuum cleaner.

One of the advantages of this model is the ability to charge the device in two ways: Automatic charging or Manual charging. I described the conditions for automatic charging above. For manual charging, the device has a connector for connecting it to the network. Charging time does not depend on the selected mode.

Conclusion

Having tested this device, I was again satisfied with the iLife product. This vacuum cleaner has a sufficient range of functions for high-quality cleaning. Planning the cleaning area and remembering the coordinates of the room, a variety of operating modes, including spot mode and manual control, 2 power modes, various sensors that protect the device from falls and collisions, warnings about the fullness of the dust collector, enhanced case protection, long battery life. Maneuverable and compact, it will refresh your flooring using the wet cleaning mode, or clean in hard-to-reach places, under the bed, chest of drawers, and can even look under the kitchen cabinet. It will easily overcome thresholds up to 13 mm high. And if you only need to clean a specific area, use a virtual wall. You can program the robot to work in your absence by setting a start time for each of the 7 days a week. By the way, having a low noise level, it will not burden you, even if it works in your presence. The good news is that the garbage container is removable, and the filters can be cleaned and washed with water.

I would like to say that iLife products are popular among buyers in the CIS countries. I became convinced at the moment when, while picking up my vacuum cleaner from a transport company, I almost mistakenly picked up someone else’s, the same one. And there are also enough Russian-language reviews on Aliexpress about them.

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Appearance and quality of cleaning

The body of the vacuum cleaner is a very beautiful golden color with white trim.

Each part of the robot is practical and performs its own function: the lid opens to access the container, the rotating brushes collect debris and dust, the wheels make the vacuum cleaner move easily in space. There is nothing superfluous in this iLIFE V5s Pro model.

I calmly open and close the plastic cover of the case several times a day. You don't even have to be afraid that it will break.

For wet cleaning, a container-reservoir is designed, into which water is directly poured (it moistens the rag through special holes).

As for the quality of cleaning, I often use dry cleaning, because... When starting it wet, you still need to be at home and periodically rinse the cloth by hand. After wet cleaning, the floor shines like new. The robot cleans any hard surface equally well: tiles, linoleum, laminate.

Review of the most popular models of iLife robotic vacuum cleaners

We present the TOP 7 rating of the most popular models according to customer reviews and ratings.

iLife V4

A budget model for dry cleaning of various types of floor coverings - from wooden floors to tiles.

iLife V4 cleans the room using two side brushes - they scoop up debris and send it into the suction hole in the center of the bottom of the device.

They replace the standard turbo brush, which allows you to avoid problems with winding long hair and pet fur. The noise level is only 55 dB, which is a good indicator for such inexpensive robots.

Specifications

Type of cleaning: dry.
Dust container capacity: 0.3 ml.
Control: programming by days of the week.
Operating time before recharging: 100 minutes.
Suction power: 20 W.
Noise level: 55 dB.
Type of dust collector: Bagless.
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 7.7 cm.
color .

Advantages

Affordable price - about 9500 rubles.
Attractive design.
Compactness.
Low noise level.
Lithium-ion battery.

Flaws

Small volume of waste bin.
There is no built-in motion limiter.
It is impossible to control via a smartphone, unlike most analogue models.
Not suitable for deep cleaning of carpets.

iLife W400

A fully automated mop alternative for wet cleaning of hard floors and carpets with a pile height of no more than 3 mm.

Configuration via the push-button menu on the iLife W400 body or a convenient remote control.

Spot cleaning mode is a great help for families with small children and animals - no more sticky spots in the kitchen or dirty prints in the hallway. Perfectly clean skirting boards thanks to the “along the walls” cycle.

Specifications

Type of cleaning: wet.
Container volume (for dust and water): 900 ml.
Control: mechanical/electronic .
Operating time before recharging: up to 100 minutes.
Suction power: 25 W.
Noise level: 60 dB.
Dimensions: 29.2 x 28.2 x 11.8 cm.
Color: black, gray.

Advantages

It actually cleans the floor, not just wipes away dust.
Can serve as a good addition to a vacuum cleaner.
There are two tanks - for clean and dirty water.
Can be used with regular floor cleaners.
Easy to maintain.

Flaws

It will not replace a vacuum cleaner where there is a lot of carpet, wool and debris.
It takes a long time to charge and discharges quickly.
Doesn't always clean as needed - may wipe the same place several times.
In some cases it leaves wet streaks on the floor.

iLife A40

A40 is what you need for dry and deep cleaning of high-pile carpets.

Triangular side brushes on the sides and a V-shaped brush in the center provide deep cleaning of carpets.

Small debris, dust and debris are easily collected by medium-hard bristles and pushed towards the suction hole of the device. Several AUTO, Border, Spot and Max modes provide high-quality cleaning of various floor coverings.

Specifications

Type of cleaning: dry.
Dust container capacity: 400 ml.
Control: mechanical, remote.
Operating time before recharging: from 90 to 120 minutes.
Suction power: adjustable from 25 W.
Noise level: from 55 to 59 dB.
Dimensions: 310 x 310 x 76 cm. Color: white.

Advantages

Powerful lithium-ion battery.
Four operating modes with the ability to adjust suction power.
Setting up scheduled cleaning.
There is a remote control.
Low noise level - from 55 to 59 dB.

Flaws

Doesn't clean well in corners or around the docking station.
You cannot configure a “virtual wall”.
There is no wet cleaning - it will have to be done separately.

iLife A8

Robot vacuum cleaner A8 for dry cleaning of all types of floor coverings, including carpets.

The robot vacuum cleaner moves across the area in a “snake” pattern, which allows it to clean the room in the most efficient and productive way.

At the same time, he relies not only on the camera, but also on the map, which allows him to clean in complete darkness. The robot handles objects carefully - it does not push or move them, but at the same time it does not drive far, leaving debris around.

Specifications

Type of cleaning: dry.
Dust container capacity: 300 ml.
Control: mechanics, infrared remote control port.
Operating time before recharging: up to 90 minutes.
Suction power: adjustable from 25 W.
Noise level 54-56 dB.
Dimensions: 31 × 7.2 cm.
Color: black, silver.

Advantages

High quality body parts.
Thoroughly developed navigation system.
Low noise level.
Two turbo brushes complement each other.
Different modes – scheduled cleaning.

Flaws

The volume of the dust collector is not enough to clean large rooms.
Due to its shape, it may leave debris around the docking station.
There is no motion limiter included.

iLife A9s

Robot vacuum cleaner with panoramic navigation and vibrating water container.

iLife A9s improved performance and increased efficiency in one device. The upgraded PanoView system and vibrating water tank technology allows for high-quality two-stage cleaning.

Many interesting functions can be set remotely. Exterior vinyl plank flooring looks stylish in any interior.

Specifications

Type of cleaning: dry and wet.
Dust container capacity: 600 ml.
Control: mechanical and remote.
Operating time before recharging: 120 minutes.
Suction power: adjustable from 25W
Noise level: 54-56 dB.
Dimensions: 33×7.6 cm
Color: black, silver.

Advantages

The optimum ratio of price and quality.
Modern and interesting design.
Powerful battery.
Regulating suction during dry cleaning.
Adjustable wet cleaning.
Control from a smartphone.
Overcomes obstacles up to 15 mm.

Flaws

There are problems getting into the base.
Models on the Russian market do not support voice control via Amazon Alexa.
May leave debris around the docking station.

iLife V55

A decent average iLife V55 for dry and wet cleaning of floor coverings of any type.

The “virtual wall” setting feature allows you to remove only the necessary areas, moving in the wrong direction.

The schedule function allows the user to program the robot vacuum cleaner at the desired time. For example: cleaning the apartment before you come home from work.

Specifications

Type of cleaning: dry and wet.
Dust container capacity: 300 ml.
Control: mechanical and remote.
Operating time before recharging: 110-130 minutes.
Suction power: 22 W.
Noise level: 54-56 dB.
Dimensions: 34.8 x 9.2 cm.
Color: golden, white.

Advantages

It collects dust, hair and fur from the floor well.
Glides onto carpets without any problems.
The container is easy to remove and clean.
You can set a timer to turn on and off using the remote control.
Ideal for maintaining order after general cleaning.

Flaws

Doesn't emit any alerts.
Doesn't always remember the route and floor plan.
It doesn't clean well around the charging station - it describes too large a circle.

iLife V50 Pro

Small improvements to the iLife V50 at a nice price - all the popular features in one device.

Supports automatic cleaning mode with one touch of a button. The vacuum cleaner can move in a zigzag, spiral pattern, or can be used to clean spots - in places of particular contamination.

Remembers the given coordinates. iLife V50 Pro sucks up even complex debris without blockages or leaks. Thanks to the double filtration system, the air in your home will be fresh and clean. Built-in drop and collision protection.

Specifications

Cleaning type: dry
Dust container capacity: 300 ml.
Control: mechanical, remote, from a smartphone.
Operating time before recharging: 120 minutes.
Suction power: 500 Pa.
Noise level: 52 dB.
Dimensions: 34.8 x 9.2 cm
Color: ash, silver.

Advantages

Attractive design that looks good on wood floors.
Automatic recharging.
Reduced noise level.
Improved passage through thresholds and obstacles.
Several operating modes.

Flaws

The volume of the dust collector is very small.
An adapter for a Chinese plug is required.
It takes a long time to charge after being completely discharged.

Advantages and disadvantages

There are also some minor shortcomings. Before starting the vacuum cleaner from the floor, it is better to remove all wires, small rugs, lift long curtains, and chairs, since it can get tangled in all of the above items and then turn off automatically. You will have to remove everything that the robot “chewed” manually, then turn it on again.

This vacuum cleaner is a godsend for housewives who love perfect cleanliness! While I'm relaxing or doing other household chores, he saves me from all the dirty work by doing it for me.

The main advantage of this V5s Pro model is its excellent ability to collect animal hair (I have two cats plus a dog). Even after I sweep up large dirt by hand and then start the vacuum cleaner, the container contains a large amount of compressed dust and hairs of fur that are invisible to the eye when sweeping with a broom. The contents of the container are easily shaken out into the trash bin.

This V5s Pro model has many advantages. The robot is compact, easy to operate, inexpensive, considering that it washes the floor and collects garbage (that is, two in one). The body, containers, and brushes are easy to care for: everything can be easily wiped with a damp cloth or washed under the tap.

If the base is connected to the network, then after a long cleaning the vacuum cleaner independently determines the location of the station and goes to recharge. Typically, a full charge is enough for a full cleaning cycle (1 hour 20 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes of continuous operation).

I often use the circular cleaning function, especially when I accidentally spill cereal on the floor. Collects it perfectly.

The robot vacuum cleaner has now become my best helper around the house as it saves me time and effort.

Robots are already completely in our lives, and now they can even do cleaning. In this review, I will try to cover the topic of a home robot vacuum cleaner, which can not only clean a 2-3 room apartment, but can also do wet cleaning, unlike Ilife V3. Looking ahead, I’ll say that the spouses of two of my friends already want such a gift for the Christmas tree. Well, below is a full review, disassembly of Ilife and the results of cleaning “after a cool party”

✔ CHARACTERISTICS Chuwi Ilife V5

Charging voltage: 110-240V Operating voltage: 11.1V Power: 20W Noise: 55 dB Diameter: 30 cm Charging time: 200 - 280min Operating time: 110 - 130min Waste tank capacity: 0.3 l Modes: Auto, spiral, by edges, daily cleaning

✔ PACKAGING AND EQUIPMENT Chuwi Ilife V5

* robot vacuum cleaner * charging base AC adapter for charging * remote control + 2 batteries * 2 spare rotating brushes * brush for cleaning the container * spare filter * spare cloth for wet cleaning * user manual in English This is
probably , the largest parcel from the Middle Kingdom. Not packed in bubble wrap, just paper and tape.

Check your mailbox, as 39.5 by 43.2 centimeters will not fit into every mailbox =)

Inside is a cardboard box with traces of mail delivery - the edges are slightly dented.

This is how it turns out to be a nesting doll, inside there is another box made of thick multi-layer cardboard. An interesting detail, the series of these Ilife V5 vacuum cleaners is called Beatles (bugs). All other information is in Chinese.

We didn’t forget to highlight the main advantages of this Ilife V5 vacuum cleaner, let’s try to figure it out - something with the battery, probably fast charging and long operation, 11+3 sensors, 55 decibels of noise, 600Pa for sucking in debris and dust, and the fact that the vacuum cleaner will not fall from steps.

Everything inside is packed quite well, every detail is in its own pocket.

Group photo Ilife V5.

Let's start with the control panel, which is powered by two mini-AA batteries. It has a two-line display, on the top line you can set the time when the vacuum cleaner will start daily cleaning according to the schedule, on the bottom line you can set the current time. The arrow keys allow you to control the vacuum cleaner during operation or when placing it on the base.

The Plan and Clock keys set the scheduled operating time and the current time. The snail button causes the vacuum cleaner to move away from the center, gradually increasing the radius. The house button sends the vacuum cleaner to the base for recharging. The last button with arrows starts the vacuum cleaner to rustle around the corners, namely to travel around the perimeter of the room, cleaning everything under the walls.

The instructions are in English, you don’t have to read it, everything is clear.

The mains charger, unfortunately, with a Chinese plug, you will have to use an adapter. Produces 19 volts at 0.6A for charging. Charging lasts around 4.5 hours.

Dock station, or dock for a vacuum cleaner. At the top there is a not very bright LED to indicate operation; it is constantly lit in green. In the center there is a parking space for the front wheel of the vacuum cleaner, and on the sides there are spring-loaded contacts for charging.

There are rubber anti-slip feet at the bottom.

Separately, the kit included spare brushes that sweep all the debris into the robot’s mouth. The pile is hard, plastic. The direction of rotation differs between left and right brushes. The legs are springy for stronger contact with the surface being cleaned. If the brush gets too fluffy, then you can replenish the supply; after a month of daily cleaning, I haven’t noticed any problems.

The kit includes a brush for cleaning the container, but I have never used it; it’s easier to rinse the plastic container with running water.

For wet cleaning, the manufacturer decided to attach microfiber to the back of the vacuum cleaner. This is a spare one, the main one is already on the vacuum cleaner. An ordinary microfiber cloth, stitched around the perimeter, but with a “sticky” back.

✔ VACUUM CLEANER Chuwi Ilife V5

The first thing that comes to mind is the puck. This is exactly what this vacuum cleaner looks like. The front part is slightly pushed forward and is bordered by a black stripe. But this is not a stylish move or the designer’s idea. The front part is the main sensory organs of this robot, under the spring-loaded part there are shock sensors, and under the black strip there are IR eyes that will help the robot find the base, receive a signal from the remote control, or not collide with an obstacle.

At the bottom, everything is much more complicated, there are large rubberized wheels, and sensors that will prevent the robot from falling off the steps, and brushes with large contact pads for charging the robot. The brushes are positioned to sweep debris into the yellow mouth of the dust receptacle.

Let's return to the top part, in the tail there is the inscription Push - by clicking on it, the lid opens and we get access to the container with garbage.

The only touch control button that either starts cleaning or stops it. LEDs inform about the remaining energy of 33-66-99%, respectively.

The vacuum cleaner can be charged without a docking station by connecting power directly to it. Nearby there is a button to turn the vacuum cleaner off/on.

But I really liked the wheels, not only do they really have a rubber tread and do not slip on wet linoleum, they have a kind of tread, but they are also spring-loaded, which allows the vacuum cleaner to pass obstacles in the form of a curved corner of the carpet or wires from charging a laptop. The maximum height of carpet pile that a vacuum cleaner can easily work with is 12 millimeters.

At the back of the vacuum cleaner there is a plastic platform attached with latches. On which Velcro is soldered. We tear off the microfiber, rinse it with water and attach it back for wet cleaning.

In the front part there is a small wheel that allows the vacuum cleaner to quickly change the direction of movement. In front of the wheel is one of three height sensors that will prevent the vacuum cleaner from falling, for example, from the stairs. But they do not react to a height of less than 5 centimeters, so there is a chance of getting stuck on things scattered around the room. The contact pads for charging are quite large, and during its entire service life there has never been a situation where the duster was not charged from the docking station.

Operating principle and sensors on the sides.

The microfiber platform can be easily unfastened and hidden “gills” are revealed.

There is a black stripe on the back of the vacuum cleaner, just like the front. I’ll get ahead of myself and say that under it there is also an IR sensor for searching for the base and receiving a signal from the control panel. Therefore, no matter which direction the vacuum cleaner is facing, it will execute the command from the remote control.

✔ DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Chuwi Ilife V5

I can’t say anything about the diameter, neither minus nor plus, but the height of 7 centimeters is a definite plus.
He goes everywhere in my apartment except one place. In the children's room, the bottom of the sofa was a little overloaded a long time ago and it popped out. I had to nail it in place, and after that the height of the vacuum cleaner went almost everywhere, except for the TV stand (3 mm) and the computer chair. I never got stuck in height after repairs from the nursery. The weight of the vacuum cleaner is 2 kg.

✔ GARBAGE CATCH IN Chuwi Ilife V5

We press on the top cover and it opens, providing access to the Ilife V5 garbage container, which is very tightly inserted into the vacuum cleaner body.

Plastic compartment with a lock.

Oddly enough, there is a HEPA filter at the outlet, which traps small particles of various allergenic garbage inside. I have a child with allergies and this is very important. I will say that the same filter is installed at the outlet of a stationary vacuum cleaner with a well-known brand of water filter. I recommend that owners of these filters extend their life for little money.

The suction hole is framed with rubber.

In disassembled condition.

Container with a volume of 300 ml. If it is even maximally full, then nothing falls out, since the inlet hole is covered with a “curtain”.

From the wiki: HEPA filters are formed by a system of complexly shaped fibers. Typically, fiberglass fibers with a diameter of 0.5 to 2 microns are used. The main factors affecting performance are fiber diameter and filter thickness. The air space between the HEPA filter fibers is significantly larger than 0.3 microns. The idea that the filter acts like a sieve, where particles smaller than the largest openings can pass through the filter, is not true for HEPA filters. The sieve effect is also true for HEPA filters, but it plays a negative role, leading to premature contamination, a decrease in filtration speed, and even filter failure. Despite the extreme undesirability of this effect, it is almost impossible to get rid of it.

An L-shaped plastic squiggle, also a kind of filter, with a plastic mesh and an elastic band around the perimeter. Therefore, it is inserted into the dust collector body tightly enough to prevent debris from falling out. How it works is a little further.

✔ DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEPA FILTER IN Chuwi Ilife V5

In this vacuum cleaner, fine dust still seeped through the plastic micromesh and was retained by the HEPA filter in the second stage. It is not advisable to wash the HEPA filter, but what to do with such a dirty filter - don’t constantly buy consumables. By the way, I tried this method for the first time on my vacuum cleaner with an aqua filter - KARCHER. Even though all the dirt passed through the water, NERA still gradually became dirty. To extend life several times, a simple medical mask will help us.

Trim the elastic edges to straighten the mask.

Let's try it on according to the shape.

We insert it into the rubber casing.

View from the back. Now all you need to do is brush the dust into the container with your hand and blow out the HEPA once a month and change the mask filter.

You don’t have to worry about the appearance; anyway, the container is inside the vacuum cleaner and does not affect the operation in any way.

You don’t have to do the modification, without it there is no dust emission, but there are two BUTs: - increasing the life of the filter several times - as I said, my child is allergic, therefore there is never too much filtration, it’s easier to buy 10 masks and change every week.

This applies not only to this vacuum cleaner, but to everyone who has NEPA - such a Life Hack for extending the life of NEPA Ilife V5.

✔ WHAT'S INSIDE Chuwi Ilife V5

Inside the Ilife V5 docking station. Spring loaded contacts for charging.

Board with IR and conventional LED indication.

Two IR LEDs, I suspect, for more accurate positioning when charging the robot.

The board is on the reverse side.

The Ilife V5 vacuum cleaner is quite easy to disassemble. Unscrew the brushes and all the screws in a circle.

Unclip the vacuum cleaner from the back.

But to replace the battery, unscrew two screws and remove the yellow cover.

The Ilife V5 robot is powered by three 18650 batteries, capacity 2600 mAh.

Unclip the front panel.

Shock sensors and IR LEDs.

“Suction” installation Ilife V5.

A board under the touch button with LEDs indicating battery charge.

Bottom part.

Ilife V5 brush drives.

Spring loaded wheels.

IR LED on the back of the vacuum cleaner.

For stronger contact, a rubber strip is located on the turbine body to draw air only from the “nozzle”.

Attached to the body via rubber gaskets.

Motor and impeller Ilife V5.

Wheels with gearbox.

Seating place.

I don’t know how many screws there are, but there are a lot, the gearbox is pretty well protected from dust. Plastic gears in grease.

I did not remove the board, but here is a general view of all the removed components.

The main brains of the robot.

Microcontroller ARM STM32F0 - 48 MHz, 32-bit Cortex-M0 core; - up to 64Kb FLASH, up to 8Kb SRAM memory; — DMA controller, 5 channels; — 12-bit ADC (1 μs) up to 18 channels; — up to 7 16-bit timers, one 24-bit; — up to 2 interfaces UART, SPI and I2C; — 2 built-in RC generators - 8 MHz and 40 kHz; — hardware RTC; — supply voltage 2.4…3.6V; — Housings - TSSOP20/ LQFP32/LQFP48/LQFP64.

✔ VACUUM CLEANING TEST Chuwi Ilife V5

For the test, which you can watch in a quick video review, I threw in rice and large pieces of paper along with confetti. But this kind of shit can probably only be done after the New Year =)

Result after 30 minutes of cleaning. Here I’ll note two points, the pieces of paper were really big for him and I didn’t calculate that I threw them in like a fright, there was also a lot of rice, I had to unload the container once. Well, I placed the base not according to the rules (1 meter on the sides) but anywhere, so the duster moved it.

As for normal work at home, as I said, the vacuum cleaner runs on a timer every day. It starts at 18-20 when I’m at the entrance to the house, then I came home, closed the door to the nursery where he started his journey, and sent him into the corridor, while you eat in the kitchen he works in the corridor (about 20 minutes), then you stop him, wet the microfiber and send him into the kitchen, where he spends 15 minutes doing wet cleaning. We shake out the container, rinse the microfiber and put it into the hall - where it spins for 30-40 minutes. After which he sneezed and puffed to the base. This is the daily schedule of my vacuum cleaner, which is violated only by my child, who takes the remote control in his hands and tests the strength of his Lego fences, who will tear it down or unscrew it with the stronger vacuum cleaner. It’s funny to watch when Batman, a dragon and Masha ride on a vacuum cleaner, and the little one is controlled from here to there - such a delivery -)

Also about automatic cleaning, yes he will do it, but it’s a bummer. It’s trite that he’ll go to the kitchen, then to the living room, and then back to the kitchen, and then he’ll look for a base. For high-quality daily cleaning, I recommend doing it in sectors and simply closing the vacuum cleaner. I went to drink tea and let him leave the kitchen, confident that everything was clean there. It’s trite, all you have to do to clean is close or open the door. In principle, you can send it to freely float around the apartment, but we are talking about cleaning or hiding socks in the closet =) As for how it works, the algorithm is incomprehensible, it just drives when it sees or hits an obstacle and turns any degree. But at a certain time it switches to the “perimeter” mode, where it circles the entire room around the perimeter, scraping out all available corners. By the way, it seemed to me that he loves the corners with terrible force, pokes and pokes, cleans them and leaves.

But what about getting stuck, you ask, and you will be right. For the first 3-4 days, 100% once during cleaning, the vacuum cleaner attracted attention to itself, namely, it made a loud beep, beep, beep, and so on 5-6 times. This signal means I'm stuck - help people. Where he got stuck: - under the child’s sofa, I had to fix the bottom that had popped out - on the charging block from the laptop, which he ran over and hung on - having wrapped the curtains around one of his paws - having run over a hairbrush on the floor, hung one wheel and slid on it =)

The sensors do not detect the leg of a table or chair; it simply hits the bumper and turns, but, as I noticed, it moves away from white surfaces without impact. From blacks 50/50 they might hit you with the bumper, or they might drive up almost right next to you and turn in the other direction.

Papers and heavy objects: - anything wider than the “mouth” will not fit, a large piece of paper simply won’t fit - it sucks up a match and a small steel ball - it winds threads around its paws, after cleaning it must be unwound - it also sucks up pebbles

He passed all the other obstacles with persistence, if not straight, then sideways, back straight again, but his maneuverability and stubbornness were at a high level. He doesn’t like scattered cables, once he slightly pulled the laptop along with him, so be careful.

After several trips, you will see for yourself what interferes with the normal operation of the vacuum cleaner, maybe a cable not nailed to the baseboard or a scattered cable for charging a phone, scattered toys, and by localizing the problems you can maintain cleanliness without much labor. This in no way replaces weekly cleaning with a normal vacuum cleaner and wet cleaning, but it will become at least easier to do, since it will be cleaner. I have a dog at home, and if previously I had to vacuum every two or three days, now cleaning on Saturdays is enough, and the robot cleans everything else. My average full-time work time is 1 hour 40 minutes, after which the “turbine” turns off and for another 10-15 minutes the robot drives around looking for a charging base. If it is in the kitchen or in the next room, it will or will not find a base like from the movie Brother2: “Well, what can I offer, gentlemen, five MP grenades misfire, about 50/50, here are the pistols: four Walters, one Parabelum, these are imported and now there is a domestic manufacturer - Tula Tokarev, aka TT, today there is only one, sorry, they are dismantled very quickly "So, being in the kitchen, you may not find the base, just stop in the corner, or maybe, bypassing all the corners, come to the hall and joyfully squeal to get in to charge. Therefore, following the algorithm: nursery - kitchen - corridor - hall (where the docking station is located) is the optimal and working option.

If it is in the same room with the docking station, then in 99 cases out of 100 it finds the docking station.

The remote control is used only by a child when he carries his toys on it or plays a game that is stronger than a wall made of blocks or a vacuum cleaner.

✔ INSTEAD OF A THOUSAND WORDS

CAUTION - DIRT =) The result of daily cleaning of a room of 18 m2. A bunch of wool that was not even visible on the carpet. Pebbles, leftover popcorn, pieces of paper and wool.

Along with the fur there is such a pile of dust.

The same room, after a while, I repeat the room with a vacuum cleaner cleaning it daily. He threw the match on the carpet on purpose. The room has 70% carpet and 30% linoleum.

A plastic micromesh retains small particles, while HEPA holds superfine ones.

✔ VIDEO REVIEW Chuwi Ilife V5

Tests Chuwi Ilife V5

What's inside Chuwi Ilife V5

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✔ TOTAL FOR Chuwi Ilife V5

If we talk about cleanliness, then YES - I recommend it for purchase, “Zhorik” cleans it every day, and during general cleaning on Saturday or Sunday it became much cleaner.
I don't know where he finds so much dust every day, but the garbage disposal is full of dust and fur every day. The opus turned out to be long, thanks to everyone who completed it. If you have any questions, ask in the comments, I will be happy to answer.

Conclusion

My verdict is this: the ILIFE brand cares about the consumer, guaranteeing the durability of its product! I'm glad that consumables for it can be purchased separately in case of loss or wear!

If you have a free amount of up to 10,000 rubles in your family budget, then spend it on a robot vacuum cleaner and forget about the grueling sweeping and washing of the floor by hand.

I advise and recommend for purchase. iLIFE V5s Pro brand products are reliable and high quality! Even a child can operate it! Once again, I bought it on Aliexpress. I also recommend a Congis spray mop and a Bosch MUM food processor.