{"id":23812,"date":"2020-06-11T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icrowdnewswire.com\/?p=2593571"},"modified":"2020-06-11T16:15:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T16:15:00","slug":"ilife-a4s-pro-review-simplicity-is-this-robot-vacuums-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2020\/06\/11\/ilife-a4s-pro-review-simplicity-is-this-robot-vacuums-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"iLife A4s Pro review: Simplicity is this robot vacuum\u2019s strength"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"deck viewability\">\n<h3>The app-free A4s Pro combines powerful cleaning with straightforward control.<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"cat-social\">\n<div id=\"sharer\" class=\"cat sidecar show\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/ilife-a4s-pro-100848173-large.jpg\" alt=\"ilife a4s pro\" width=\"638\" height=\"425\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cat sidecar show\">\n<div class=\"constrain-970\">\n<div class=\"at-a-glance single top\" data-tracking-category=\"ecomm-aag-top\">\n<div class=\"product-list-header\">AT A GLANCE<\/div>\n<ul class=\"aag-list\">\n<li class=\"aag-item single \" data-product-id=\"1444408\">\n<div class=\"product-left\">\n<h3 class=\"product-name\">iLife A4s Pro<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rating\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"affil-widget-fdd7e8e4-bd6c-4a90-8bd0-baf7deff46d4\" class=\"product-right affiliate-links\" data-amzn-subtag=\"US-003-3561472-001-1444408-web-20\">\n<div class=\"price-msrp\"><a class=\"product-list-price trackLink\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB085CB72FB%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-001-1444408-web-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB085CB72FB%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-001-1444408-web-20\" data-product-id=\"1444408\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-bkc=\"HomeTech\" data-bkmfr=\"iLife\" data-product-name=\"iLife A4s Pro\" data-vars-product-id=\"1444408\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"iLife\" data-vars-product-name=\"iLife A4s Pro\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"001\" data-vars-link-position=\"AAG Top\">$179.99<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn-amazon trackLink\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB085CB72FB%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-001-1444408-web-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB085CB72FB%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-001-1444408-web-20\" data-product-id=\"1444408\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-bkc=\"HomeTech\" data-bkmfr=\"iLife\" data-product-name=\"iLife A4s Pro\" data-vars-product-id=\"1444408\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"iLife\" data-vars-product-name=\"iLife A4s Pro\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"001\" data-vars-link-position=\"AAG Top\">See It<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"vendor\"><a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB085CB72FB%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-001-1444408-web-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB085CB72FB%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-001-1444408-web-20\" data-product-id=\"1444408\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-bkc=\"HomeTech\" data-bkmfr=\"iLife\" data-product-name=\"iLife A4s Pro\" data-vars-product-id=\"1444408\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"iLife\" data-vars-product-name=\"iLife A4s Pro\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"001\" data-vars-link-position=\"AAG Top\">on&nbsp;<span class=\"vendor-name\">Amazon (Prime Eligible)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bodee\">\n<div class=\"ad placement\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div id=\"drr-container\" class=\"cat primary-review \">\n<p>Apps enable robot vacuum capabilities we could only imagine a few years ago, but they frequently bring their share of headaches as well. Sophisticated features like multilevel mapping can be complicated, and the apps themselves are often finicky. It can be a lot to contend with when all you want is to clean up the trail of food crumbs your kids left in their wake.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are still simple-but-competent cleaners like the iLife A4s Pro. This robot vacuum, which is an upgrade of the A4s, blends powerful suction with straightforward controls, an approach that keeps its price tag less than $200.<\/p>\n<p>Superficially, the two vacuums are nearly identical, with the only obvious difference being the Pro is all black instead of gray. But the Pro has been reengineered to improve its cleaning abilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"connatix\">\n<div id=\"cnx-video-image\">\n<div class=\"cnx-video-content\">\n<div class=\"resize-triggers\">\n<div class=\"contract-trigger\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This review is part of TechHive&rsquo;s coverage of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/3269782\/best-robot-vacuum-cleaners.html\">the best robot vacuums<\/a>,&nbsp;where you&rsquo;ll find&nbsp;reviews of competing products, plus a buyer&rsquo;s guide to the features you should consider when shopping.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"large \" data-kiosked-context-name=\"kskdUIContext_01eahkk4wafkgpvhbx1dn6gyn3\"><a class=\"zoom article-gallery cboxElement\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #25a7d7; text-decoration: none; position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; max-width: 620px;\" title=\"&lt;div class=&#039;credit&#039;&gt;iLIfe&lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;The A4s Pro can automatically boost its suction power when it recognizes carpet.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" href=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_auto-100848174-orig.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_auto-100848174-large.jpg\" alt=\"a4s auto\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" border=\"0\" data-imageid=\"100848174\" data-license=\"Supplied Art\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_auto-100848174-large.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"zoom-icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><small class=\"credit\">iLIfe<\/small><figcaption>\n<p>The A4s Pro can automatically boost its suction power when it recognizes carpet.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"kskd01eahkk5rac2wjzmxad92gywav\" class=\"kskdDiv kskdCls\" data-kiosked-role=\"anchor\" data-kiosked-type=\"in-line\" data-kioskid=\"01eahkk5rac2wjzmxad92gywav\" data-kiosked-cntrid=\"11429_9ad4620f75371c59919b64c2b73307ba\">\n<div class=\"kskdDiv\" data-kiosked-role=\"visibility\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The A4s Pro replaces the A4s&rsquo; V-shaped bristle roller brush with an &ldquo;enhanced 2-in-1&rdquo; brush that combines bristle with rubber extractors. This conforms better to uneven surfaces resulting in more dirt and dust pickup. The roller is also removable for easier cleaning.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE<\/h6>\n<div class=\"product-details\">\n<figure class=\"productFigure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/3541575\/roborock-s6-maxv-review.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/04\/roborock-s6-maxv-12-100840394-small.jpg\" border=\"0\" data-productid=\"1444309\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/04\/roborock-s6-maxv-12-100840394-small.jpg\" \/><\/a><a class=\"product-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/3541575\/roborock-s6-maxv-review.html\" data-productid=\"1444309\">Roborock S6 MaxV<\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"product-lines\">\n<div class=\"product-line1\">\n<div class=\"rating\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"product-brand\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/3541575\/roborock-s6-maxv-review.html\">Read TechHive&#8217;s review<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-line2\">\n<div class=\"price-msrp\"><a class=\"product-list-price\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB084Z5JD5Q%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-product-name=\"Roborock S6 MaxV\" data-vars-product-name=\"Roborock S6 MaxV\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"005\" data-vars-link-position=\"Product Sidebar\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-product-id=\"1444309\" data-vars-product-id=\"1444309\" data-bkc=\"HomeTech\" data-bkmfr=\"Roborock\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"Roborock\" data-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-amazon-ajax-link=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-loaded=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-asin=\"B084Z5JD5Q\" data-amazon-ajax-link-subtag=\"US-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\" data-vars-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB084Z5JD5Q%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\">$749.99<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn-amazon\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB084Z5JD5Q%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-product-name=\"Roborock S6 MaxV\" data-vars-product-name=\"Roborock S6 MaxV\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"005\" data-vars-link-position=\"Product Sidebar\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-product-id=\"1444309\" data-vars-product-id=\"1444309\" data-bkc=\"HomeTech\" data-bkmfr=\"Roborock\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"Roborock\" data-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-amazon-ajax-link=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-loaded=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-asin=\"B084Z5JD5Q\" data-amazon-ajax-link-subtag=\"US-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\" data-vars-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB084Z5JD5Q%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\">See It<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-line3 vendor\"><a href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB084Z5JD5Q%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-product-name=\"Roborock S6 MaxV\" data-vars-product-name=\"Roborock S6 MaxV\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"005\" data-vars-link-position=\"Product Sidebar\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-product-id=\"1444309\" data-vars-product-id=\"1444309\" data-bkc=\"HomeTech\" data-bkmfr=\"Roborock\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"Roborock\" data-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"Amazon\" data-amazon-ajax-link=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-loaded=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-asin=\"B084Z5JD5Q\" data-amazon-ajax-link-subtag=\"US-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\" data-vars-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=14157&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB084Z5JD5Q%3Ftag%3Dtechhivecom-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3DUS-003-3561472-005-1444309-web-20\">on&nbsp;<span class=\"vendor-name\">Amazon (Prime Eligible)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Pro has also increased the max suction power to 1500Pa from its predecessor&rsquo;s top mark of 1000Pa, and it doubled the Spot mode suction from 1000Pa to 2000Pa. Both Auto and Edge cleaning mode suction have been boosted by 30 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the Pro adds a small battery-powered device called the ElectroWall, which creates a three-meter virtual barrier to block the robot vacuum from entering restricted areas.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\">Setup and performance<\/h2>\n<p>With no app to install or Wi-Fi connection to make, setting up the vacuum is very straightforward. Plug in the charging dock, flip the vacuum&rsquo;s power switch to &ldquo;on&rdquo; and set it on the charging contacts. iLife says it takes about five hours to fully charge the A4s Pro, which will give you about 100 minutes of runtime. While it&rsquo;s charging, you can install the two included AA batteries into the ElectroWall and the two AAA batteries in the remote control.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"large \" data-kiosked-context-name=\"kskdUIContext_01eahkk4wafkgpvhbx1dn6gyn3\"><a class=\"zoom article-gallery cboxElement\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #25a7d7; text-decoration: none; position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; max-width: 620px;\" title=\"&lt;div class=&#039;credit&#039;&gt;iLife&lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;The ElectroWall creates a 3-meter barrier to keep the A4s Pro out of areas you don&rsquo;t want it to clean.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" href=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_pro_electrowall-100848175-orig.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_pro_electrowall-100848175-large.jpg\" alt=\"a4s pro electrowall\" width=\"613\" height=\"408\" border=\"0\" data-imageid=\"100848175\" data-license=\"Supplied Art\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_pro_electrowall-100848175-large.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"zoom-icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><small class=\"credit\">iLife<\/small><figcaption>\n<p>The ElectroWall creates a 3-meter barrier to keep the A4s Pro out of areas you don&rsquo;t want it to clean.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"kskd01eahkk5rdwwy6w44j9evcphb6\" class=\"kskdDiv kskdCls\" data-kiosked-role=\"anchor\" data-kiosked-type=\"in-line\" data-kioskid=\"01eahkk5rdwwy6w44j9evcphb6\" data-kiosked-cntrid=\"11429_d9341ce85fea785085eac93bccd0d627\">\n<div class=\"kskdDiv\" data-kiosked-role=\"visibility\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Auto cleaning is the simplest way to use the A4s Pro. In this general cleaning mode, the robot vacuum cleans all areas it can reach, automatically boosting suction strength when it recognizes rugs or carpet. You can start auto cleaning by pressing the Auto button on top of the vacuum, and you can pause a cleaning by pressing it again. Pressing and holding the button for three seconds puts it into sleep mode.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"fakesidebar\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/3407766\/best-robot-mops.html\">[ Further reading: The best robot mops ]<\/a><\/aside>\n<p>The remote control gives you additional options. Once you set the local time, you can schedule a cleaning start time. The Pro will automatically start a cleaning job at that same time every day. If you want to cancel the cleaning on any particular day, you can just turn off of the robot.<\/p>\n<p>The remote also gives you access to specialized cleaning modes. Spot mode cleans in a circular pattern to lift concentrated dirt; you press it when the vacuum encounters such an area while doing general cleaning, and it will automatically return to Auto cleaning mode when it&rsquo;s done. For Edge mode, you place the Pro alongside a wall and press the Edge button on the remote. The vacuum will clean in this mode until it can&rsquo;t detect any more edges, or you press the Edge button again to deactivate it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"large \" data-kiosked-context-name=\"kskdUIContext_01eahkk4wafkgpvhbx1dn6gyn3\"><a class=\"zoom article-gallery cboxElement\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #25a7d7; text-decoration: none; position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; max-width: 620px;\" title=\"&lt;div class=&#039;credit&#039;&gt;iLife&lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;You can schedule the A4s Pro to automatically clean at the same time each day.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" href=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_pro_schedule-100848179-orig.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_pro_schedule-100848179-large.jpg\" alt=\"a4s pro schedule\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" border=\"0\" data-imageid=\"100848179\" data-license=\"Supplied Art\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/06\/a4s_pro_schedule-100848179-large.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"zoom-icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><small class=\"credit\">iLife<\/small><figcaption>\n<p>You can schedule the A4s Pro to automatically clean at the same time each day.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"kskd01eahkk5rgy2cqrnmt8n357qdt\" class=\"kskdDiv kskdCls\" data-kiosked-role=\"anchor\" data-kiosked-type=\"in-line\" data-kioskid=\"01eahkk5rgy2cqrnmt8n357qdt\" data-kiosked-cntrid=\"11429_44975a72db964276e4aa85166fb5ab49\">\n<div class=\"kskdDiv\" data-kiosked-role=\"boundary\">\n<div class=\"kskdDiv\" data-kioskid=\"01eahkk5rgy2cqrnmt8n357qdt\" data-kiosked-role=\"ad-container\">\n<div class=\"kskdDiv\" data-kskd-type=\"banner\" data-width=\"980\" data-height=\"120\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kskdDiv\" data-kiosked-role=\"visibility\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The remote control also allows you to change suction power on the fly, or to manually direct the vacuum using an arrow pad.<\/p>\n<p>The A4s Pro did a great job of cleaning my downstairs floor, which includes carpet, hardwood, and vinyl tile in different areas. It transitioned across these different surfaces smoothly, and did a nice job clearing them of dust, pet hair, food crumbs, and other debris. Its low 2.95-inch height enabled it to get under the couch and other low-clearance furniture with no problem. I used the ElectroWall to keep it from bumping into our dog&rsquo;s food and water dishes, and that worked perfectly.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"nativo-promo nativo-promo-2 tablet desktop smartphone\"><\/aside>\n<p>Of course, you don&rsquo;t get the perks associated with higher-end, app-enabled robot vacuums. Without a sophisticated navigation system on board, the vacuum wanders the room changing direction only when its onboard sensors alert it to an obstacle or cliff. And when it returns to its dock, either to top off its battery or because it has completed a job, it&rsquo;s not always in a straight line. There are also no voice alerts to let you know when, and why it&rsquo;s stuck, just a series of beeps.<\/p>\n<p>But one person&rsquo;s perks are another person&rsquo;s pain points, and if you prize simplicity and competence in your technology, the A4s Pro will make you very happy. If you have a large or multilevel home or otherwise complex floorplans, the features more advanced robots offer will probably give you a more efficient cleaning. In that case, a robot vacuum like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/3541575\/roborock-s6-maxv-review.html\">Roborock S6 MaxV<\/a>&nbsp;would be a more appropriate option.<\/p>\n<div class=\"end-note\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"blx blxParticleendnote blxM2010  blox4_html  blxC24070\">Note: When you purchase something after clicking links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. 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AT A GLANCE iLife A4s Pro &nbsp; $179.99 See It on&nbsp;Amazon (Prime Eligible) &nbsp; Apps enable robot vacuum capabilities we could only imagine a few years ago, but they frequently bring their share of headaches as well. Sophisticated features like multilevel mapping can be complicated, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/icrowdnewswire.com\/2020\/06\/11\/ilife-a4s-pro-review-simplicity-is-this-robot-vacuums-strength\/\">Continue reading <span>iLife A4s Pro review: Simplicity is this robot vacuum&rsquo;s strength<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2020\/06\/11\/ilife-a4s-pro-review-simplicity-is-this-robot-vacuums-strength\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,22,54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-english","category-united-states","category-wire"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>iLife A4s Pro review: Simplicity is this robot vacuum\u2019s strength - Business<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2020\/06\/11\/ilife-a4s-pro-review-simplicity-is-this-robot-vacuums-strength\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"iLife A4s Pro review: Simplicity is this robot vacuum\u2019s strength - Business\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The app-free A4s Pro combines powerful cleaning with straightforward control. 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