Robot vacuum cleaner iLIFE V7s Pro - a detailed review

In recent years, home appliance manufacturers have made great strides in the automation of home appliances. Today, the lives of thousands of housewives have become much easier thanks to smart washing machines, multicooker and hobs. Even the irons have some smart options. Naturally, manufacturers have not spared vacuum cleaners either, because cleaning has always been considered the most tedious household task.

On the modern market, you can find robotic models of vacuum cleaners that can remove dirt with virtually no human intervention. We will just talk about one of these assistants in today's review. More precisely, we will talk about the iLIFE V7s Pro robot vacuum cleaner. Let's find out how this product can interest the buyer and whether it is worth spending money on it.

Scope of delivery and design of the iLIFE V7s Pro robot vacuum cleaner

This model is realized in two packages at once. The outer box is made of corrugated cardboard. On it, the technical features of the vacuum cleaner are schematically indicated (although the inscriptions are made in Chinese, so it is unlikely that a domestic buyer will be able to immediately appreciate all the advantages of the device). There is a label on the side with more understandable characteristics. In particular, the dimensions of the model and its weight are indicated there. As for the dimensions, they are 340x340x84 mm. The iLIFE V7s Pro robot vacuum cleaner weighs 2.95 kg. In addition, the power consumption label of the device and the exact model name are indicated on the label.

Inside the corrugated cardboard box there is a second box, equipped with a handle so that the device can be easily reached (and it will definitely come in handy when transferring). The inner box is made of thick cardboard with a nice glossy finish. The content will delight the owner with all the necessary components. More precisely, inside the user will find:

the iLIFE V7s Pro robot vacuum cleaner itself;
instructions in English;
a microfiber cloth on a plastic plate;
a pair of spare HEPA filters;
spare brush;
garbage container;
remote control;
power adapter;
plastic base for charging;
a special brush for cleaning filters and containers.

Also, there is one more component located directly in the vacuum cleaner. This is a water container. This step of the developers can be called justified, because it allowed to save on the size of the box.

The robot vacuum cleaner Alife V7c Pro has a round shape. Its top panel is pink. The sides of the device, or, as they are also called, bumpers, are painted white and black, that is, the top of the bumpers is white, and the side surfaces are black with a thin white stripe. By the way, in general, a very nice combination of shades came out. In the center of the top there is a compartment for containers. To open it, just press the lid lightly. Above the compartment there is a touch-sensitive power button.

The sides of the device are littered with sensors that allow you to navigate in space. Thanks to them, the robot vacuum cleaner does not collide with walls or furniture. But even if the sensors miss something and the model does not notice the obstacle, nothing bad will happen. The bumpers are equipped with a shock absorbing layer. They soften the blow, after which the device already precisely changes the direction of movement.

The bottom of the device is equipped with all the necessary structural elements:

two wheels for movement (each wheel has an independent suspension);
one swivel wheel;
a brush for capturing dirt and dust particles;
wide suction opening, equipped with an additional brush, it can be easily removed to clean hair and coarse dirt;
four sensors of difference in height, protecting the device from falling from a ladder or table;
The power button, which activates the power supply, is a very important addition, thanks to which the children will not accidentally turn on the vacuum cleaner, unless, of course, they think of turning it over.

How does the Ailife V7c Pro robot vacuum cleaner work?

Despite the fact that the instructions for the robot vacuum cleaner iLIFE V7s Pro are not written in Russian, you can understand its work in a couple of minutes. Well, so that you definitely do not doubt the correctness of its use, we will explain in detail the principles of operation of the model in question.

Basic modes

In general, this vacuum cleaner supports 4 main modes of operation. Let's consider them separately:

Automatic cleaning mode. It is activated by pressing the button on the body or the Clean key on the remote control. In fact, this is the only case where the user may need to manually activate the device. Otherwise, all control will be carried out remotely. If you select this mode, the device will begin to move around the room, removing debris that gets in the way. The sensors, which we talked about above, will provide orientation in space.
Spot Mode is a pretty interesting feature that forces the vacuum cleaner to clean only one point. To activate it, you need to adjust the device to the dirtiest place (for this, use the arrows on the remote control) and press the key on which the spiral is drawn. After that, the device will begin to drive in a circle, cleaning only the specified area.
Perimeter cleaning is a nice function reminiscent of automatic mode. It is activated by pressing the button, which depicts a square with arrows. In this mode, the model will clean surfaces located along obstacles (walls, cabinets, beds). That is, the iLIFE V7s Pro robot vacuum cleaner starts moving in one direction, bumps into an obstacle, and then drives along it until it reaches another obstacle. And so in a circle. It would seem that with such cleaning, the center of the room is absolutely not touched, but this mode is just needed in order to clean hard-to-reach places near furniture and baseboards.
Timer cleaning. In this case, the device will work in automatic cleaning mode, but it will only turn on at a specific time that you set. To use the model in this way, first you need to set the current time on the remote control (press the Clock button, set the hours and minutes). Then you need to press the Plan button and set the start time for cleaning. Thanks to this function, the robot will remove dirt from the floor while you are at work.

All of these modes can be used for both dry and wet cleaning. We will talk about them further.

Dry cleaning

Of course, the Ailife V7c Pro robot vacuum cleaner does all the work by itself, but you have to manually prepare it for the task. In addition, it is necessary to manually put the device in order after cleaning. In principle, there is nothing complicated about it. You just need to perform a few simple steps:

Open the dust container compartment and place the black container in it. It is he who is intended for garbage.
Set a specific operating mode.
After cleaning, turn off the vacuum cleaner and remove the container.
Open it and empty out all debris, rinse if necessary.
Take the brush included in the kit and clean the mesh of the container from accumulated dust.
Install all elements in place. If the container has been rinsed, allow time to dry before reassembling.

That's all! The iLIFE V7s Pro is ready for use again.

Wet cleaning

There are a few more steps to take here, although the overall process is pretty straightforward too.

First you need to take a complete microfiber cloth and moisten it with water.
Stick the cloth to the included plate. High-quality Velcro is provided for fastening.
Attach the microfiber plate to the bottom of the vacuum cleaner (there are special grooves for this).
Then you need to take the blue water container and fill it.
Place the filled container in the compartment.
Switch on the vacuum cleaner.
After completing the work, you need to remove the microfiber and rinse it with high quality.
After drying the rags, you can again "entrust" the device with wet cleaning.

There is no need to rely on the iLIFE V7s Pro robot vacuum to clean up stubborn stains or dried pieces of dirt. Here you have to work with your hands. But the device will do a simple wet cleaning very efficiently.

Autonomy of the robot vacuum cleaner iLIFE V7s Pro

The manufacturers have equipped this model with a 2600 mAh battery. According to the developers, it will be enough for 2 hours of battery life. Also, the creators assure that due to the high cleaning speed, the device is able to clean more than 600 sq. meters on a single charge.

Energy reserves are replenished automatically. When the amount of energy becomes minimal, the device automatically goes to the charging station. For this reason, the developers recommend installing the station so that there is a lot of free space for maneuver near it. The only exception is the back of the base - it should fit snugly against the wall. The device takes about 5 hours to replenish the charge.

In addition, the owner himself can send the iLIFE V7s Pro vacuum cleaner to the base. To do this, you just need to press the button on the control panel on which the house is drawn.

Pros, cons, price of the iLIFE V7s Pro robot vacuum cleaner

Among the main advantages of this device are the following points:

Multifunctionality. The model supports several modes of operation. She can carry out both dry and wet cleaning.
Efficiency. The declared suction power is 600 Pa. This is enough to remove even small particles of dirt. Moreover, the design of the iLIFE V7s Pro vacuum cleaner is designed in such a way that it can suck up even relatively large debris (whole seeds, scraps of paper, cigarette butts, and so on).
Ease of operation. The user only needs to perform a few elementary steps to prepare the device for operation. Vacuum cleaning also does not cause complications. The filters can be easily cleaned with the supplied brush, and the containers are quickly rinsed under running water. Also, together with the vacuum cleaner, 2 spare HEPA filters are sold at once, so that the user will not have any difficulties during operation for a long time.
Capacious containers. The dust container has a capacity of 500 ml. The water tank has a capacity of 450 ml. Thus, the device can accommodate a sufficiently large amount of dirt and carry out wet cleaning of a solid area without refueling.
The presence of a large number of sensors, thanks to which the iLIFE V7s Pro vacuum cleaner will not collide with obstacles and fall from a height.
Autonomy and self-charging. The capacity of the battery allows the device to work for quite a long time, and in case of depletion of the charge, it will go to the base itself. The last point further increases the usability of the model in question.
Low operating noise. According to the manufacturers' assurances, in working order the vacuum cleaner emits noise, the level of which does not exceed 60 dB. Thus, you can start the device and go to bed - it will not interfere.
Nice design. Not the most important point, but one cannot but say about it. Designers have chosen a stunning combination of colors, thanks to which the vacuum cleaner will look harmonious in any room.

Unfortunately, there were some drawbacks. True, there are only two obvious drawbacks:

Lack of a second brush for collecting debris. Yes, the device is already doing a good job of its direct duties, but the second brush would further increase its efficiency, making the described model the undisputed leader in the budget segment. In addition, perhaps due to the lack of an additional brush, the vacuum cleaner has a second disadvantage.
Poor cleaning of debris at the joints of the slabs. Practical application has shown that on a flat and solid surface (laminate, carpet), the device vacuums almost perfectly. But the robot lets through the dirt collected between the tiles. This does not mean that the joints will remain completely uncleaned, but you will have to additionally walk with a broom.

Another disadvantage is the lack of automatic route planning. But let's not forget that this model is budgetary, and the manufacturers have already equipped it with a sufficient amount of functionality.

The price of iLIFE V7s Pro in Russia is from 14,590 rubles. Below you can see a video review and test results of this robotic vacuum cleaner:

Our review of the iLIFE V7s Pro robot vacuum cleaner is now complete. As you can see, this model is a worthy representative of its category of technology. It has a nice design, convenient control, good autonomy and a solid list of operating modes. Also, let's not forget about the availability of this device. Today, everyone can buy iLIFE V7s Pro in Moscow or any other city in Russia at a reasonable price. This model can be an effective assistant in keeping your home clean. The main thing is to use it correctly and do not forget to clean it after each cleaning.