INTRΟDUCTION

   For well over a decade now home automation has been a faraway dream of the electronics industry and even though we're not just there yet it does seem that we're finally at a point where it's at least part a reality since today we have a plethora of available smart home devices. These range from power plugs, smart lights, activity detectors (motion/flood - leak/smoke), thermostats, video doorbells, home security systems all the way to TVs, music systems, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and even robot cleaners utilizing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity with protocols like Z-Wave and ZigBee. Personally, even though I’ve used and tested my share of smart home devices (and will continue to do so) one kind in particular has actually helped make my life a lot easier, robot vacuums. Because of that when Liectroux reached out a couple of months back to ask if I’d be interested in testing their X6 Window Cleaning Robot the obvious answer was yes.

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   Just like regular floor robot vacuums the X6 window cleaning robot by Liectroux uses two motors, one to create a powerful enough suction (centrifugal fan / 2800pa - just to be on the safe side recommended glass thickness needs to be at least 1.5mm even though Liectroux doesn't put a limit on that) to attach itself on the vertical surface you place it on (doesn't really have to be glass since the X6 can be used on other materials like marble, ceramic tiles and wood) and another to provide side movement via two non-slip rubber tracks/belts. The X6 also features two laser sensors (mapping / detects and avoids obstacles and/or edges of frameless windows), intelligent pressure sensor (monitors and determines the proper amount of vacuum suction needed) and a built-in rechargeable battery pack (UPS system - up to 20 extra minutes of holding onto the vertical surface - battery mode does not clean). Also, instead of a smartphone app the X6 window robot comes bundled with its very own 2.4GHz remote control (15 meters range) from which you can both control it manually and/or choose one of the 3 available cleaning modes. To clean your vertical surfaces the X6 uses of two interchangeable and washable microfiber mopping cloths, one designed specifically for dry and dusty surfaces and one for wet ones (in most scenarios both need to be used for optimal result).