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Review of the robot vacuum cleaner iLife A10: wide functionality and laser navigation

The iLife A10 is a functional robotic vacuum cleaner that boasts good navigation and high cleaning performance. And given the interesting price, the model can successfully compete in the market.

pros

Intelligent and efficient navigation, Anti-tangle rubber brush, Large dust bin, Good navigation in hard-to-reach places, Manual suction control, Adjustable brush speed.

Cons

Edge cleaning is poor. Lack of thoroughness (in just one pass), Not suitable for high pile carpets.

When it comes to robot vacuum cleaners, iLife Is a brand that we cannot ignore; Offers like the iLife V8S are examples of this, but this time we'll focus on one of his latest bets: iLife A10... This robot vacuum cleaner was presented at CES 2020 as the first laser navigation robot from LiDAR. Before starting, it's worth noting that it comes in two flavors: iLife A10 and iLife A10S. Both options are similar in terms of features, but it turns out that the A10S adds the ability to clean floors in addition to vacuuming. Likewise, the iLife A10 boasts all the other features and advanced features that we can access through the app, such as selective cleaning of rooms, restricted areas and invisible walls.

According to the company, the iLife A10 is suitable for cleaning any type of floor. The manufacturer announced good functionality: ample opportunities for working with the map, laser navigation, replaceable main brushes, scheduled cleaning, support for the Alexa voice assistant. Let us consider in more detail the quality of the implementation of all these options.

ILife A10 Specifications

  • Power: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 22 W
  • Working voltage: In 14,8
  • Charging type: Auto / Manual
  • The ability to overcome obstacles: ≤ 15 mm
  • Overcome slope: 2 см
  • Suitability: Tile, hardwood, carpet
  • Cleaning mode: Path, Spot, Blade, MAX, Reload, Bow Shoe
  • Charging time: ≤380 min
  • Cleaning time: > 100 minutes
  • Waste container capacity: 450 ml (honeycomb waste bin)
  • Net weight: 2,65 kg
  • Size: 330 * 320 * 95mm
  • Suction power: up to 2000 Pa

Main characteristics

  • Laser navigation: ILIFE A10 with laser navigation for improved cleaning efficiency.
  • smart app control : Customizable Zone, Carpet Floor, Time Zone, Restricted Zone, Schedule. Designate areas to clear and areas to avoid in the ILIFEHOME app and the robot will behave according to your custom map.
  • Floating roller brush 2-in-1 : 2-in-1 bristle and rubber combination collects more dust and debris.
  • Customizable schedule: The A10 will handle all cleaning tasks, depending on what you've set up.
  • Installing an invisible wall in the application: mark the restricted area by drawing a line in the ILIFEHOME APP, the robot will avoid these areas where cleaning is not required. No physical virtual wall needed.
  • Auto gain in custom area: The A10 automatically increases the suction power in the zoning area for deeper cleaning.
  • Advanced custom cleanup: The robot scans the layout and divides it into several parts , and saves the map in the app. Then in the app you can choose which room you want to clean.
  • Self-recharging and cleaning resume: If the robot has not completed the layout before the battery runs below 10%, the robot will recharge itself to 100% and then resume cleaning from the breakpoint. (Suitable for large houses.
  • Accurate laser navigation and cartography: the navigation system carefully scans and displays the plan of your home to improve cleaning efficiency.
  • Powerful suction up to 2000 Pa: Effectively picks up dust, debris and large particles from hard floors or low to medium pile carpets.

Unpacking

  • 1 ILIFE A10 Robot Vacuum
  • 1 charging stand
  • 1-charge mat
  • 1 Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • 1 power adapter (length 1,5 meters)
  • 1 cleaning tool
  • 1-roller brush
  • 4 side brushes
  • 1 high efficiency filter
  • 1 User manual
  • 1-Quick Guide
  • 12 months warranty.

Design

Model iLife A10 has a sleek glossy black finish with a few matte accents all around. It has a large protruding cover on which the LIDAR sensor is located next to the front. And also the only button that serves to resume / pause the cleaning cycle.

Measuring 33 x 32 x 9,5 cm, we know this is a fairly compact vacuum cleaner that fits easily under tables and tall furniture.

As with most ILIFE A series units, it has a rear-mounted trash can. At the bottom, it has two side brushes located on the sides of the main brush roller.

Speaking of brushes, you get two main brushes with your purchase: a combo and an all-rubber one, which is very useful for preventing hair from tangling in pet homes.

The manufacturer describes the A10 as a "honeycomb trash can" with tapered cylinders that prevent contamination and premature clogging of the filter. By the way, this robot uses a HEPA filter, but unlike competing brands in the same range, it cannot be washed.

Performance

With a 2600mAh battery, iLife A10 can provide up to 150 minutes of cleaning, which is theoretically enough to cover - in theory - 100 square meters. The robot cleans 1 square meter in one minute, which corresponds to the average time for devices based on Lidar navigation.

Although the manufacturer does not indicate the suction power of the robot, we can say that on hard floors it does its job, but it can scatter the finest dirt, which is typical for most robots. To avoid this, you can manually change the rotation speed setting.

On the other hand, the trash can is 450ml, a decent capacity and should be enough for multiple passes. But the robot can vacuum to ensure a thorough cleaning in just one pass.

Navigation

iLife A10 Is the company's first robot vacuum cleaner based on LiDAR navigation, and in truth, it's a good first attempt by the company. It can detect and avoid obstacles, as well as create and save maps of your home, making subsequent cleaning cycles easier.

However, the robot's climbing ability is not the best. It can climb obstacles of 15 mm (0,59 inches) and slightly larger, making it unsuitable for cleaning medium pile carpets. For cleaning low rugs, this is not bad, it even increases the suction power when one is detected, but because of this it does not really stand out.

Application and functions

We've come to one of the best parts of this product - its app (ILIFEHOME app), which is available for both iOS and Android. The app is responsive and offers quite extensive control over the functions and capabilities of the robot.

It offers typical features such as scheduling cleaning, real-time robot tracking, and viewing maps of your home. In this sense, when the robot completes the map, you will be able to establish restricted areas, order him to clean in a certain area or room.

In addition to the restricted areas, there is also a similar option that keeps the robot away from carpets in cleaning mode; And as soon as the A10 creates a map, it automatically divides it into individual rooms and allows you to assign names to them for added convenience.

However, perhaps the most striking thing about this is the ability to manually adjust the suction power. Instead of having to choose between three or four cleaning modes, the app allows you to manually adjust the suction, and the same goes for controlling the rotation speed of the side brush, which makes it all the more interesting.

As for the latter, it is recommended to maintain the speed between 30% and 40% to avoid the spread of dirt.

Finally, the iLife A10 allows you to schedule unlimited cleanings, so you can customize as many passes as you need.

Alternatively, the robot can be controlled with a remote control, but this is nowhere near as good as an app.

ILife A10 availability and price

For those interested in this robot vacuum cleaner, it is sold on Gearbest.com online store for a fairly competitive price ($ 349).

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Verdict

The iLife A10 is a functional robotic vacuum cleaner that boasts good navigation and high cleaning performance. And given the interesting price, the model can successfully compete in the market.

PROS:

  • Smart and efficient navigation
  • Anti-tangle rubber brush
  • Large capacity dust bin
  • Good navigation in tight spaces
  • Manual suction control
  • Adjustable brush speed

MINUSES:

  • Edge cleaning is poor
  • Lack of thoroughness (in just one pass)
  • Not suitable for high pile carpets

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