Overview and characteristics of the iLife A40 robot vacuum cleaner. Instructions for use, pros and cons

After a busy day at work, there is often no time and energy left for cleaning. At the same time, I want to return to a clean, comfortable home, and not breathe dust.

A rational solution is to entrust the maintenance of order to a robot vacuum cleaner iLife A40, capable of cleaning debris from surfaces without assistance.

Model Features

gadget suitable for cleaning both floors and carpets, easy to navigate in space and removes dust from hard-to-reach places apartments.

The vacuum cleaner does not collide with furniture, fall down stairs or tip over, so there is no need to monitor the cleaning process.

Appearance of the device

Like other gadgets in this series, iLife A40 looks strong and concise.

His the case is made of plastic, and the top panel is protected by tempered glass.

The main body is white and the bottom is black. Thanks to this coloring, the robot can be easily detected even in a dark room.

The vacuum cleaner has a round shape. Its edges are slightly beveled downwards, thanks to which the gadget overcome obstacles quickly.

On the front panel can be found mechanical start button, which is highlighted during operation.

The side of the robot is protected from the front by a bumper with infrared sensors that prevent collision with various objects, sensors that track the location of the charging station and a signal receiver from the remote control.

On the bottom there are contacts for recharging from the base, the front wheel responsible for maneuverability, two drive wheels.

There are also a pair of side brushes, a battery cover, a central brush and sensors that protect the gadget from falling from a height.

Characteristics

iLife A40 has the following features:

• dimensions: 31*31*7,6;
• weight: 2.2 kg;
• sensors: infrared;
• area of ​​the room to be cleaned: up to 80 m²;
• noise level: up to 56 dB in standard mode and up to 59 dB in power mode;
• duration of work without recharging: 120 min;
• battery charging time: 300 min;
• charging type: manual from the network or automated at the docking station;
• power supply: Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh, 14.8 V;
• dust collector type – cyclone filter (bagless);
• control: remote control and mechanical button located on the case;
• alert type: sound signals and LED indication;
• main brush: with pile and rubber scraper;
• number of side brushes: two;
• additional features: scheduled cleaning.

Functionality

The side brushes pick up coarse debris, while the main brush provides thorough cleaning of the coating from dust.

All the dirt goes into a capacious dust collector with two filters that prevent re-pollution of the air.

According to the manufacturer, iLife A40 thoroughly cleans carpets.

In this case, there is no need to switch the mode at the moment the device changes from a smooth surface to a carpet with a high pile.

Cleaning time iLife A40 can only be programmed once, while other iLife models have the ability to schedule an entire week.

But given that the model is sold at a budget price, the lack of this function is not a disadvantage.

Equipment

• base for recharging;
• remote control with batteries;
• battery;
• brush for cleaning gadget parts;
• two spare side brushes;
• spare pleated filter with fine mesh;
• user manual;
• warranty card.

In order for the gadget not to be damaged during transportation, the manufacturer packed it in two boxes.

This is an outer one made of corrugated cardboard and an inner one with a company logo and a plastic handle for easy transportation.

Model advantages

1. Compact dimensions, allowing the robot to drive under low furniture and other hard-to-reach places.
2. Good floor cleaning.
   After the end of the vacuum cleaner, there are no dusty areas left.
3. Powerful batteryallowing you to clean a large area without recharging.
4. The presence of a turbo brushwhich effectively cleans both smooth surfaces and carpets.
5. Low noise even in high suction power mode.
6. The kit includes spare consumables and a remote control.
7. The optimum ratio of price and quality.

Cons of the model

Among the shortcomings vacuum cleaner robot users highlight the absence of a virtual wall that restricts the movement of the gadget.

In addition, iLife A40 does not clean the floor near the charging station.

Therefore, it has to be periodically moved or recharged from the mains.

Instructions for using the gadget

First of all, you need connect the docking station to the socket so that the charger is on the floor near the wall.

Only in this case, the gadget will be able to connect to it on its own.

Otherwise, the robot will not be able to correctly orient itself in space.

For to get started, you must press the power button on the control panel. After that you need select the mode using the remote control:

1. Auto - suitable for daily cleaning of the floor.
   It is enough to turn on the robot so that it orients itself in space and builds the optimal route of movement.
2. Cleaning around the perimeter - the vacuum cleaner moves along the walls, paying attention to the space near the baseboards and corners.
   Infrared proximity sensors help the gadget avoid collision with obstacles.
3. Spot cleaning allows you to thoroughly clean the most contaminated areas.
   iLife A40 will easily remove scattered cereals, granulated sugar, and small debris.
4. The maximum power is designed for cleaning carpets or very dirty floors.

Before you start cleaning, you should make sure that the dust container is installed.

The set parameters will be saved after pressing CLOCK again.

Features of care

The gadget has a 450 ml dust container.

With an average pollution of the room, it is filled only after a week of daily cleaning.

Caring for your gadget is easy: enough take out the container, shake out all the debris and clean the filter with a special brush included in the kit.

Periodically, it is required to wipe the bumper with a damp cloth in order for the sensors and connectors to function normally.

Analogues

• Xrobot Helper;
• Philips FC8792;
• kitfort KT-516;
• Clever & Clean 004 M-Series;
• Polaris PVCR 1012U;
• REDMOND RV-R300;
• Foxcleaner Ray.

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conclusions

1. iLife A40 lets you go about your business while keeping your home cleaner by the minute.
2. gadget thoroughly cleans carpets and smooth surfaces, recharges itself.
3. Quiet device operationIt disturbs the peace of the residents of the apartment.
4. You will have to program the cleaning time daily, but it takes quite a bit of time.

Useful video

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