IRobot Roomba i7156 - Our independent review

iRobot Roomba i7156 is a robot vacuum cleaner of the latest generation, with features and functions that make it one of the best models on the market. The main feature of this model is that it is equipped with one of the most advanced navigation systems, thanks to the intelligent mapping that memorizes the rooms of the house to be cleaned. The robot adapts its movements according to the various rooms and the arrangement of the furniture present. In the review below we will see the technical characteristics and the price of this product. We will also analyze the opinions that users have given to the iRobot Roomba model in question, giving an overall picture and highlighting its strengths and weaknesses.

iRobot Roomba i7156 is a model of robot vacuum cleaner with a round shape with a diameter of 35 cm and a height of about 9 cm: the advice is to evaluate the height of most of the furniture, beds and sofas present in home based on this value. The building materials of this robot are of absolute quality in robust plastic; the appliance is also equipped with a glass top cover.

Navigation system and functions

The navigation system of the iRobot Roomba i7156 is one of the most advanced on the market, being equipped with the intelligent mapping function of the house, thanks to an integrated video camera: after a few cleaning cycles, the robot memorizes the house and the user will have the possibility of finding a map of the rooms of your apartment on the iRobot Home app (names of the rooms may be assigned); you can program the cleaning cycles, also deciding from time to time which rooms to clean and which not. During cleaning, this robot also automatically manages to understand which areas are the most dirty, thanks to the iAdapt 3.0 navigation system: this function will make the robot choose the most efficient cleaning behavior possible and will keep track of the points where it is already passed during the same cleaning cycle. Furthermore, at the end of the work, the robot will also send a precise cleaning report to the user on the specific app. IRobot Roomba i7156 is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, thus responding to voice commands. There are convenient touch controls on the robot: the "Clean" button on the upper facade to start / stop cleaning and, on the sides, the "Home" buttons to return the robot to the base, and "Spot", for cleaning a point aimed at maximum suction power. In order to be operational, this robot needs light: it does not work in the dark and, therefore, during the day it is advisable to have the shutters raised and in the evening the light on. The robot is equipped with precise anti-fall and anti-collision sensors, in order to avoid any problems during use. The lithium-ion battery has an autonomy of about an hour and 15 minutes, a fairly low parameter compared to the average of high-end products. Once unloaded, the robot automatically returns to the charging base; once back in operation, it restarts in cleaning at the exact point where it stopped. Although the autonomy is not particularly high, the robot has very short charging times (about 1 hour and 20 minutes).

Cleaning system

The suction power of this model is 10 times higher than that of the Roomba of the 600 series. The robot is extremely powerful and removes even the heaviest dirt on any surface. It is equipped with a “Dirt Detect” sensor system, which allows you to intensively clean the areas of the house where dirt is most concentrated. The appliance is equipped with 2 “Aeroforce” rubber counter-rotating brushes, which have the advantage of not creating tangles in the presence of hair and animal hair: if you have pets that lose a lot of hair or long hair, this robot will be for you. and it won't bother you in this respect. The automatic adjustment cleaning head adapts very well to all surfaces including carpets, ensuring exemplary cleaning. The high efficiency filter supplied allows to retain allergens and finer dust, making the air very clean and breathable even for allergy sufferers. This robot is ideal for those who own pets in the home who lose a lot of fur on floors and rugs. A replacement filter is also included. The capacity of the dirt collection container is not indicated in the technical data sheet, but from the online reviews it is understood that it is quite large and, moreover, very easy to empty.

iRobot Roomba i7156 is a high-end robot vacuum cleaner with a very high price. The model is designed for users who want a technological jewel, thanks to the extraordinary mapping function of the house. You can program the days, times and rooms to be cleaned directly from your smartphone. Furthermore, the suction power is on very high levels and you will be able to remove even the most intense dirt on each surface. The price is really high, but this robot has very few flaws and truly stunning qualities. If you intend to buy this model of robot vacuum cleaner, our advice is to do it online, since you can find significant discounts compared to the list price, in order to reduce the price of this product.

On Amazon there are few reviews, being a model recently placed on the market. Almost all the reviews present agree on the goodness of this robot vacuum cleaner. Users agree on the incredible home mapping function, with the possibility of managing the various cleaning cycles directly from their smartphone. Users appreciate the navigation system and the great suction power, superior to that of the previous Roomba. Some criticism is had in reference to the too high price and the failure of the robot to operate in the dark.

iRobot Roomba i7156 is a very expensive robot vacuum cleaner, but with advanced features and technical features. The main feature of the model in question is the presence of an intelligent navigation system with house mapping. In addition, the iAdapt 3.0 navigation system will allow the robot to pass more effectively in the dirtiest areas of the house. The suction power of this model is at least 10 times higher than the Roomba of the 600 series. The battery runtimes are slightly lower than expected, but the charging times are very fast and compensate for this defect.