Home Safety Movable Camera Robot
Brand | Appbot Riley |
Special Feature | Night Vision |
Color | White |
Included Components | Battery Included |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
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- Li-ion battery included.
- Use adapter and cable included in box.
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Must be at least 3 years over to use under adult observation.
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Wi-Fi connected Robot Camera for Home Safety. Apps are available for both Android and iPhones. Motion Detection & Face Recognition. Camera Head Up and Down using App. 2-Way Audio using Built-in Mic & Speaker Max. 720p HD Live View. (Some cell phnes need "Airplane mode" when setting up for the first time. Then turn on WiFi only.) For the first time we recommand at least 12 hours charging before use. PLEASE SEE SETUP MANUAL REGARDING AIRPLANE MODE!Connection problem then please download "Connection Manual" Experiencing charging problem, please contact 1-833-465-0001 customer service. Since Mar. 2021, we add airplane mode setup manual for every package. If you unable to to connect internet then please try airplane mode. Seom Apple cellphone need to use airplane moded to finish internet connection. Android phone is OK. If you are experiencing internet connection problem then please use airplane mode.
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Brand | Appbot Riley |
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Special Feature | Night Vision |
Color | White |
Included Components | Battery Included |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Form Factor | Box |
Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 5.51 x 3.94 inches |
Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
ASIN | B01LWXF28H |
Item model number | Appbot Riley |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
3.3 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 21, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Varram System Co., Ltd. |
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Customers are not happy with the battery life, communication and performance of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it goes bad within six months, the app won't connect and that it's finicky to keep connected. They are also disappointed with the value, and control. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, and video quality.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention it works great out of the box, while others say that it has had multiple failures and malfunctions. The battery does not last long, and the app does not work.
"...around with this robot for a few days now and it has worked out perfectly for me with no issues...." Read more
"...You constantly have to restart the Appbot Riley app. (2) The driving & camera positioning controls are WAY too sensitive...." Read more
"...I tested the upright feature when flipped over and it works great unless you are up against a wall...." Read more
"The Appbot works great out of the box and setup was simple I didn’t know they would include extra treads in different colors which was a cool bonus..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's easy to set up and use, with a good user interface. However, others say that the instructions are awful, the app is poorly designed, and it'd be difficult to control. The drive system is extremely simple and almost flawless, but the tech is not fully ready yet.
"...Set up wasn't that bad, pretty easy actually...." Read more
"...Because the drive system is extremely simply and almost flawless..." Read more
"...I decided to try it out anyway.The setup was pretty easy and on my iPad without cellular it works fine...." Read more
"This is great in theory but I returned mine, the tech is just not fully ready yet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the video quality of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that the video is fairly good, while others say that it's not that clear.
"...I don't think it can right itself if on it's side. The video quality is fairly good. Two way sound is fair quality...." Read more
"...or so for a few seconds & the audio from the robot is not clear & very faint.2...." Read more
"The little robot is fun to use and has a great picture if in a very well lit area...." Read more
"...….. The camera quality is not that clear either - yes, it takes photos but slightly blurry. We would not recommend this Riley Robot…. Sorry." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it goes bad within six months, it stinks, and there's no battery replacement option.
"...Light shows it charging but it will not power up. Battery life was fine before it stopped turning on so I doubt it is the battery." Read more
"...You can't download it. There's no replacement battery available and it does not last long. Which is odd as it's at its base, just an 18650 battery...." Read more
"...It seems like the battery just stopped charging...." Read more
"Worked great for a month or two, then the dreaded "battery was fully discharged" error popped up and it has been useless since...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the communication of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it just won't connect, has connection issues with cellular data, and won''t stay connected. Some say that the app doesn't work and there are no other methods of connecting.
"...I would give it 5 stars but the connection issue with Cellular Data almost stumped me when connecting it as a second user...." Read more
"...Didn't even get to experience the battery problem....just will not connect anymore Everytime it drops connection the little speaker inside pops like..." Read more
"...The app will not complete the connection on that system. I have been waiting in excess of 3 weeks for a resolution...." Read more
"Like the idea, finicky to keep connected and have to reset sometimes. The cats despise it, which is good...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it won't power up, charge, or turn on. Some say that the website doesn't work and that they can't get the robot to work.
"...Light shows it charging but it will not power up. Battery life was fine before it stopped turning on so I doubt it is the battery." Read more
"...Website doesn't work. No support...." Read more
"I’d love to buy it again. Unfortunately it malfunctioned and stopped working, had to send back. Several months later I miss it like crazy like a pet...." Read more
"Malfunctioning, no longer working, and not charging the battery" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it's a waste of money, with a cheap simple DC motor. Customers also say that the app is too simplistic and unprofessionally developed.
"...BUT! There are a couple of things that make it virtually unusable: (1) The app is far too simplistic and unprofessionally developed...." Read more
"...to one side because it's simple and not a stepper motor, but a cheap simple DC motor, and can't steer, only can pivot as the motors have no power..." Read more
"...None worked. Without a functional App - the product is worthless, you can't even set it up...." Read more
"Not worth the money..." Read more
Customers find the control of the robotic vacuum cleaner difficult to use. They mention that the driving and camera positioning controls are too sensitive.
"...Slow & and super fast, making it hard to control. If the app was improved this robot could easily have a five star rating." Read more
"...It works pretty well on carpet. It's a little tricky to control, but anything takes practice. It wasn't too hard to setup...." Read more
"...When the user not in the same vicinity as the robot, it is difficult to control the robot, the screen-freeze is longer & the audio from the robot..." Read more
"...For a child, it is difficult to control and it is cumbersome because it does not roll in a straight line….. The camera quality is not that clear..." Read more
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The setup was pretty easy and on my iPad without cellular it works fine. When I tried to install it on an iPad with cellular as a second user (see YouTube video about installing for added users) it would not recognize the bot no matter what I tiried.
I looked for a solution to no avail but then I saw a comment on the app page about a user who had to disable Cellular Data in iPad/iPhone setup to make the connection, then once connected, to turn the Cellular Data back on. If you have trouble getting it to connect make sure to turn off Cellular Data during the setup.
The bot is working fine and with WiFi turned off it works fine through the cloud too. I tested the upright feature when flipped over and it works great unless you are up against a wall. It will back a bit and then jerk forward righting itself which is pretty darn cool. I don't think it can right itself if on it's side. The video quality is fairly good. Two way sound is fair quality. The bot will easily handle transitions from carpet to floor and over short transitions such as a tile border. The auto dock feature is cool and works great as long as you navigate close to the base station.
I would give it 5 stars but the connection issue with Cellular Data almost stumped me when connecting it as a second user. Folks unfamiliar with technology may have trouble getting it to connect. I think it would have a far higher rating except for a couple of hangups which frustrate the less technically inclined users.
I stationed ours in the corner behind a lamp base so our Roomba won't knock it over. Once I got it connected I can see it will be a great device to watch over our house while we are away. Time will tell and I may post an update later.
Was away form home and motion detection alerted me. Over a paid system that will be replaced
So to spell things out
No battery replacement (unless you pay half the cost of the unit)
One year product life (the battery dies before then)
No way to integrate into a security system at all.
No way to use on anything other than a smart phone like a toy
Can only go forward backwards and pivot. Cannot steer.
All the downsides of a simple design without the benifits of easy parts access and replacement
No way to obtain video footage from motion detection, or download it at all. so if someone steals the appbot riley they steal the footage too. Which umm.... Defeats the purpose. It's sad because I had such high hopes for this.. :( oh well, I'll have to just make something myself ;-)
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Das kleine Teil funktioniert super und auf Anhieb. Die Installation ist in mehreren Sprachen und bebildert mit dabei. Bei mir hat es sofort funktioniert. Die Bedienung ist intuitiv und klar verständlich.
Wo ich etwas Bedenken hatte, ist die Fernbedienung außerhalb des W Lan. Ohne Probleme hat alles in Bild und Ton funktioniert. Wie es ausschaut, hat man auch eine direkte Verbindung zum Bot und nicht erst irgendwie an einem Server anmelden. Es gibt so viele, aber einfache Einstellmöglichkeiten.
Die infrarot/Nacht LED leuchtet das kpl. Wohnzimmer bei mir aus und es ist alle sehr gut zu erkennen. Der Bewegungsmelder mit Video oder Bildaufzeichnung auch sehr gut. Man bekommt sofort eine Meldung aufs Smartphone, wenn sich was bewegt und kann direkt zuschalten und beobachten. App muss nicht aktiviert sein. Mein Hund war ganz irritiert, das der Kleine auch mit meiner Stimme sprechen kann. Es gibt 3 verschiedene Auflösungen im Bild, Gesichtserkennung und viele kleine spielereien.
Das Mikrofon ist recht empfindlich und man kann gut im Raum mithören, ohne dass jemand was merkt.
Aber jetzt kommt’s, das kleine Teil fährt nach Aufforderung super cool und vollkommen autark auf die Ladestation. Das selbst Aufrichten klappt eben so toll. Ich habe bis jetzt nix rumzumeckern war ein echt guter kauf.
Ach, man kann beliebig viele Geräte mit dem Bot gleichzeitig koppeln wie man will.
Ich denke, jeder weiß aber auch, das ein gutes W lan und von weiter weg eine vernünftige Handyverbindung gegeben sein soll.