Hoover Rogue 970
The Hoover Rogue 970 review provides additional insight into the features of this robot vacuum that is notable for its numerous smart opportunities, a large dustbin, and high-quality cleaning regardless of the type of the floor.
Dimensions
- Being 3.8 inches tall, it goes under any type of furniture hassle-free.
- It weighs just 7.5 pounds that’s why it’s rather easy to carry the item around the house.
- The vacuum has 13.6 inches in diameter.
- The dirt cup capacity is 600 ml.
Features
This model cleans for one hour and a half. Then it comes back to the docking station to be powered. If the station is relocated (it might be necessary to clean on both levels of a house), just remove the current route and make new settings to ensure the most accurate map. Otherwise, the robot tries to return to the last charging position.
The Rogue 970 robot vacuum runs in straight, methodical lines without making zigzags or random movements. It starts by cleaning the perimeter of a room and then comes to the middle of the room where it makes straight lines again. It contains the Dirt Detection tech to recognize dirtier areas on the surface for concentrated cleaning. Its Robart Technology with Memory provides proper mapping and the opportunity to remember the house layout for an optimized and efficient cleaning mission.
The Hoover Rogue 970 does spot and room cleaning. It’s also possible to enhance the suction power since the robot has three strength modes. With a full charge, this model can clean 1.200 square feet of the area that corresponds to an average living room, kitchen, one bathroom, and one bedroom.
Once the Rogue has completed its mission, it’s necessary to clean the brushes, rinse the dust cup, and filter. All the components should be dry before starting another session.
Its Wi-Fi capability allows activating SmartWall to deny access to fireplaces, pet feeding areas, etc. and to see a map. It ensures firmware updates and the ability to change the performance modes. Downloading the Hoover Rogue 970 app allows using different cleaning modes, labeling areas, and choosing which of them the device should clean. It also helps schedule Rogue by day and time. Besides, this robot features voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home Assistant.
Due to the 3-stage Tri-Clean System, the unit handles all types of hard floors including concrete and tile where it removes either dirt or pet hair. Unfortunately, the side brushes are too short that makes them leave a couple of inches along the walls and edges untouched.
It easily moves from hard floor to carpet and back cleaning rugs with low piles. However, it’s not recommended to use the Hoover Rogue 970 on shag rugs as it might get stuck. Speaking about medium and high pile coverings, this gadget picks up only the surface dirt, dust, debris and it leaves visible lines on the carpet. Like many other robotic vacuums, this model is not compatible with dark flooring, as it can be mistaken for a cliff that makes the Rouge stop.
In their Hoover Rogue 970 reviews, the users state that it cleans the floor or the carpet, this model doesn’t produce much noise in normal mode.
Design
It’s a round-shaped device and it’s available in black, blue, and silver colors. There are two buttons on the top of the robot’s cabinet – a home button and a play/pause one. It has wheels and a roller brush, as well as two side bristles. The Rogue’s roller brush design results in fast clogging with hair which means frequent treatment.
The sensors for navigation are on the front of the vacuum, the cliff and charging ones are at the bottom. The gadget doesn’t have a sound alarm but just an indicator light that informs when the dirt container is full and when the battery is charging.
It lacks the accessories in the package and comes only with its docking station and a small brush instead of a traditional cleaning tool.
Conclusion
Since the majority of advanced options are available via the app only, this device is suitable for those who can’t live without smart techs. It vacuums flawlessly if the right settings are chosen and good maintenance is provided.
