Cecotec continues with its continuous improvement process, perfecting its robots every year, and the Conga 3690 Absolute is a great example of this. After the great success achieved in 2017 with its Conga Excellence, in 2018, carried out a broad and complete renovation of its range, presenting its first models with room mapping, app control and even laser navigation.
Conga 3690 absolute | |
Navigation technology | iTech Laser 360º |
Autonomy (min) | 150 |
Noise (decibels) | <64 |
Diameter (cm) | 34,0 |
Height (cm) | 9,5 |
Programmable | Yes |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Dry/wet deposits (ml.) | 500 / 200 |
Power levels | 3 |
Suction power (Pa) | 2.700 |
Cleaning modes | 10 |
Assessment | 98 |
Now, in 2019, users want more features and more comfort when operating your robot.
For this reason, some leading brands, such as iRobot, the manufacturer of the famous Roomba, Xiaomi, Roborock and Cecotec itself, have launched an excellent bouquet of new products on the market, full of high technology, which represents an important qualitative leap compared to the previous year.
Devices as outstanding as the Roomba S9, Roborock S6, Xiaomi Vacuum 1S, or the Conga 3490 Elite, sister range of the robot we are analyzing today, represent the new range of robots.
La Conga 3690 Absolute is ready to raise the bar even higher. Will he have achieved it?
We tell you in this extensive review.
If you have any unanswered questions about this robot, you can ask us in the comments section at the end of this post, or visit our article dedicated to doubts about the Conga 3690.
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Our assessment
La Conga 3690 Absolute has obtained 98 rating points out of 100. It is a robot with the most advanced features on the market: laser-based navigation, app control, room cleaning, multiple maps, etc.
In addition, it reaches no more and no less than 2.700 Pascals of suction power, ranking as one of the most powerful robots on the market (only behind the ultra-powerful Conga 5090). And thanks to the renewal of its software, it presents a better battery management, which is why, despite the increase in power, it also increases its autonomy compared to the previous generation, achieving up to 150 minutes on a single charge.
There is also an increase in quality, which is at very high levels. It is a solid, robust, well-built robot, with improvements not only aesthetically but also at the level of usability, which can be seen in aspects such as the ease of removing the central roller, for example.
Conga 3690 Absolute: What's in the box
Conga 3690 Absolute vs Conga 3490 vs Conga 3290 Titanium vs Conga 3090
Until now, the Conga 3090 It was positioned as Cecotec's top of the range. However, the release in 2019 of this new generation of robots now places it as the entry option for the high-end. And the robots of the series 3000 from Cecotec, as well as the new Series 4000 robot, the Conga 4090, as well as the new launch and current top of the range, the Conga 5090, share or are similar in some characteristics, such as:
What are the improvements of the Conga 3690
In addition to these common characteristics, the Conga 3690 has incorporated some improvements in relation to the Conga 3090, many of which it shares with its range sister, the Conga 3490 and the Conga 3290, such as:
Power: The Conga Until recently, 3090 was the most powerful robot on the market, with 2.000 Pascals of suction power. The 3490 and 3290 increased power to an impressive 2.300 Pascals. Now, la Conga 3690 increases the power even more, up to 35%, reaching 2.700 Pascals. This way, there will be no dirt that escapes your power.
Room cleaning: One of the latest trends, incorporated by some high-end robots, is room cleaning. The robot understands the home better, and is able to identify rooms on the map. From the app, you will simply have to mark which rooms you want to clean, and that's it.
In addition, Thanks to its RoomPlan technology, you can define up to 50 different cleaning plans. For example: on Mondays and Thursdays, clean the bathroom and kitchen at 11:00, on Tuesdays, clean the living room at 10:00 and on Thursdays and Fridays, clean the bedrooms at 18:00.
Multiple maps: If you have a multi-story villa or a duplex, or you simply want to use the robot to clean different homes, with the Conga 3690 Absolute you have no problems, since it is capable of saving up to 5 different plans. Of course, in each of them you can carry out the operations you want (for example, mark restricted areas), since they are independent.
This new generation of Conga It is compatible with voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Home. You can give basic cleaning orders and locate the robot simply by asking the assistant.
Compatible with Alexa and Google Home
Suitable for homes with pets: In addition to its exceptional suction power, this new Conga includes two brushes, the traditional bristle and silicone brush, and the new BestFriend Care brush, made of rubber, which effectively captures hair and largely prevents tangles. Also It is more effective in cleaning carpets, as it helps to remove dirt. On the other hand, its HEPA filtering system effectively keeps dirt inside the robot, contributing to a purer environment.
The scrubbing system of these three robots is based on Scrubbing technology, probably the best on the market.. This technology allows the robot to perform a back-and-forth movement, similar to what people do when scrubbing, achieving great results.
Also now The water dosage is carried out using an electronic valve, which allows even more precise control. In this way, the Conga 3690 Absolute has 3 scrubbing levels: High, for scrubbing that requires greater intensity; Medium, for everyday life; and Low, when only light scrubbing is necessary.
As we have mentioned previously, the software has been perfected, improving the electronics and the management of cleaning modes, so that the Conga 3690 can reach, on hard floors and without obstacles, up to 150 minutes of autonomy.
The 3690 Absolute also has All-TimeTable Pro technology, so that it is possible not only to program the robot, but also to establish various parameters in that programming.such as suction power or scrubbing level.
Furthermore, the Conga 3690 is compatible with 5 GHz networks in addition to 2,4 GHz networks to ensure better connectivity with modern routers.
Older people, unlike the Conga 3490, the 3690 also includes a remote control, in case you want to operate the robot this way.
Commissioning of the Conga 3690 absolute
As usual, It is advisable to fully charge the robot before using it for the first time.. To do this, a full charge will be carried out, preferably for a long duration (for example, leaving it charging all night). In subsequent uses, it will take 3-4 hours to charge the battery.
The charging base should be located on a hard floor, supported firmly on the wall, and preferably in a central location in the house., to make it easier for the robot to detect it from anywhere. There must also be enough space both on the sides and in front (it is recommended, although not essential, that there be one meter to the sides and two in front).
The base has also been redesigned, with large vertical connectors (in previous models, the terminals were at the bottom of the base, and the robot had to go up), so it is not only prettier, but also more practical . In addition, it has a compartment to store the excess cable.
While charging, the robot will flash orange; When you finish doing so, the light will be solid blue.
Detail of the new charging base
As with practically all robots on the market, it can be started using the button at the top. You can also give some voice commands, through Alexa and Google Home, although We will get the most out of the robot by using the app, which will allow us to access various advanced functionalities.
Therefore, in addition to charging the robot, The first thing we must do is install the app Conga 3290 3490 3690, available for iOS and Android, and create an account if you don't have one. The app itself will guide us through the installation process, which is very simple.
It is recommended that the robot be close to the router while this first installation process is being carried out, to facilitate the connection.
Later, we explain in detail the advantages that the app offers you.
Now Conga 3690 has an older sister, discover the new one Conga 4090 in our in-depth analysis:
Operation of the Conga 3690 absolute
La Conga 3690 is one of the most powerful robots on the market, and it shows. The level of cleaning it leaves is spectacular, it absorbs everything, thanks to its 2.700 Pascals of suction power. Besides, Thanks to an excellent acoustic insulation job, the noise has not increased compared to other Conga, and remains at a fairly good level, below 64 decibels.
Cleaning is quite fast and efficient, around one square meter per minute. The robot makes small quadrants of about four meters, being able to promptly leave the room in which it is.
Once the complete cleaning is complete (the first is recommended in Auto mode and Eco power level), the application will indicate that the map can be saved, and a name for it.
Next, click on next (in the upper right corner), and move on to editing the rooms that the robot has detected. If they are correct, click next; If not, they can be merged or divided as you see fit.
The 3690 is capable of storing up to 5 maps, making it very useful in homes with several floors, or if we want to take it to clean another house.. Each of these maps will be saved independently, and we can interact with them to schedule various cleanings, establish areas to clean or restricted areas, etc.
The use of restricted areas can be very useful in some cases: for example in homes with pets, so that they do not access their food or rest area; also, for example, if we want to prevent it from going to a room where someone is resting, or to the children's play area.
It is also very interesting in other more specific situations: for example, if we do not want him to access a bathroom or a shower, if he is scrubbing and we do not want him to climb on a carpet, or if there is an area where there are many cables. , and we don't want it to go through it.
Thanks to its excellent laser-based mapping system, the robot will navigate the home efficiently and effectively., searching for the optimal route and moving in a fluid and orderly manner, until 100% of the surface to be cleaned is completed. We will be able to see how the cleaning is completing through the interactive map.
La Conga 3690 has a good level of autonomy, which reaches 150 minutes, depending on the power levels used, the type of ground, the obstacles there are, etc. This is enough to clean medium-sized homes, also thanks to its high efficiency when moving.
In any case, If your home is very large and the robot does not finish with a load, no problem! Thanks to its Total Surface 2.0 technology, the Conga 3690 will go to recharge and continue cleaning where it left off.
In addition, Due to both its high suction power and the design of its brushes, the 3690 effectively captures dirt on all types of surfaces.
On the carpets, the work is also very good. Not only is it capable of rising up to 2 centimeters in height, but, thanks to Turbo Clean Carpet technology, it activates maximum power when it detects that it is on a carpet, leaving it spotless.
What's more, The new rubber brush that it incorporates, BestFriend Care, is very useful when removing dirt., in addition to being perfect for homes with pets, as it largely prevents tangles.
Using the app
Using the application allows you to get the most out of the robot, since it makes it possible to customize the cleaning as we want.
Now, as we have mentioned, this new Conga It is compatible with 5 GHz networks, to avoid connectivity problems with modern routers.
In the case of the Conga 3690, includes a wide variety of functions, including some of the most in-demand currently, such as cleaning by room or multiple maps.
In this way, the power of the robot and its advanced technology are combined with the versatility when using it.: In a simple way, you can define how you want to clean, if you prefer to do it automatically, and have the robot take care of everything, or if you prefer to establish exactly what to clean and when and how often to do it.
Through the app, you can choose between the different cleaning modes (which we tell you in detail in the next section).
In addition, You can program the robot in a very detailed way, thanks to its cleaning plans; You can tell him, for example, to clean the kitchen every day at 9:00, the bathrooms on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00, and the bedrooms on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 16:00 p.m. .
In each of these programmings you can define other aspects, such as, for example, the power and flow of the water, if you are going to scrub.
IDEA: If you prefer to vacuum and then scrub, you can consecutively program a cleaning plan that vacuums and then another that scrubs. In mopping mode, if you wish, you can not vacuum, selecting the "Off" power level.
Configuring the Wi-Fi connection does not present any problems, you simply have to follow the instructions in the app itself step by step. Conga 3290 3490 3690. In principle, you can use automatic detection; If this does not work for you, you can use manual configuration. In it, you will have to choose as Wifi the one indicated by the app (one that will be called Conga_LaserXXXX or something similar).
Remember that if you have the Conga 3690, you can use 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, while if your model were the Conga 3290 or 3490, you should use the 2,4. And also remember to keep the robot close to the WiFi during this first connection, to facilitate it.
Below, we show you a small video, so you can see how simple it is.
Cleaning modes
La Conga 3690 Absolute has 10 cleaning modes, in addition to 3 power levels and 3 scrubbing levels, making it possible to configure cleaning with a high level of detail:
Conga, the robot that scrubs, now even better
The Conga They have distinguished themselves, for years, by being the robots that scrub. Although many users opt for robots that only vacuum, The mop and scrubbing functionality is very interesting, since it allows us to carry out a more complete cleaning of our house.
In addition, mop robots add more possibilities to cleaning, since They trap dust better on hard floors; If we also add a specific spray, your floors will be clean and shiny.
In relation to the scrubbing system, the Conga 3690 Absolute incorporates the most advanced on the market. Thanks to Cecotec's Scrubbing technology, the robot makes a back-and-forth movement, forward and backward., similar to what people do when mopping, achieving a better result than robots that simply mop as they go.
Additionally, la Conga 3690 has an electronic water dosing system, which allows the flow to be adjusted according to the cleaning needs we have., being able to establish 3 scrubbing levels: Low, for light scrubbing; Medium, for daily cleaning; and High, for more demanding cleanings, in which a greater amount of water is required.
Its bi-material mop is a perfect complement for this task., since it manages to remove some dirt, achieving a great result for our daily cleaning.
Detail of the bi-material mop
Advantages of Conga 3690 absolute
It is a Conga
Cecotec has been one of the best-selling brands in the Spanish market for years, thanks to the exceptional quality-price ratio of its products.. Now, their new ranges, among which is this Conga 3690, aspire to be the best robots on the market.
4 in 1 robot
It's a multifunction robot, as it vacuums, sweeps, mops and scrubs and can also do all four functions at the same time. In this way, the Conga They are configured as one of the best alternatives to keep our house clean.
Scrub better
This robot has Scrubbing technology, so that it performs a back-and-forth movement similar to that of people, which improves scrubbing efficiency; In addition, it incorporates electronic water dosing, for greater precision.
Power
La Conga 3690 is one of the most powerful robots on the market, with 2.700 Pa of suction power. There will be no dirt that will escape. In addition, it has 3 power levels, to configure it according to your needs.
laser navigation
Its laser-based navigation system (in addition to multiple sensors) is the most advanced that exists today, managing to map the home with great precision and cleaning every last corner of the house.
Manageable
La Conga 3690 It can be operated comfortably using the remote control or through a mobile app., which also provides access to a wide variety of functions. It is also Compatible with voice commands, through Alexa and Google Home.
two brushes
This robot includes the traditional bi-material brush, bristles and silicone, and a rubber brush, very effective when it comes to collecting hair and removing the deepest dirt.
Ideal for homes with animals
In addition to its high suction power, Your BestFriend Care rubber brush is perfect in homes with pets, as it effectively captures hair and greatly prevents tangles.. In addition, it is a fairly quiet device with an excellent filtration system, which contributes to cleaner air.
Room cleaning
La Conga 3690 includes RoomPlan technology, so you can easily define the rooms you want to clean, being able to create various cleaning plans and leave them programmed, so that the robot takes care of everything.
multiple maps
You have the possibility of saving up to 5 maps. In this way, if your home has several floors or you simply want to use the robot to clean different houses, the Conga 3690 Absolute can be an excellent ally.
10 navigation modes
Define your cleaning however you want. The Conga 3690 has 10 ways to move, so that cleaning customization is absolute.
Compatible with 2,4 and 5 GHz
This new Conga 3690 is compatible with 2,4 and 5 GHz networks. This way, you will enjoy maximum connectivity whatever your router is.
Autonomy
Achieves up to two and a half hours of autonomy, so that it is capable of cleaning medium-sized homes with a single charge. As if this were not enough, has loading and continuation; If it's not finished, it's able to return to the charging base and resume cleaning where it left off.
Silent
Despite the increase in power, this robot maintains a fairly contained noise level. With less than 64 decibels, Conga 3690 will not bother you, your pets, or your neighbors.
Why buy one Conga 3690 absolute
If you want to buy one of the best robots on the market, with room mapping, laser navigation and super high suction power, Conga 3690 is your robot. With its 2.700 Pascals, 35% more than some of the most powerful robots in the competition, there will be no dirt that can resist it. And it is also compatible with 5 GHz networks, for better connectivity.
If you want a Spanish robot, manageable through app and through voice commands. If you want to easily and comfortably configure the cleaning of your home, cleaning rooms. If your home has several floors or you want to use the robot for different houses. And, if in short, you are looking for a very high-end robot at a very reasonable price, the Conga 3690 Absolute is an excellent purchase.
Conga 3690: opinions
It has great suction power. It is great to use daily and always have the floor clean.. It's a great help, it solves a lot.
It is perfect for me, to collect birdseed I put it with the mop and it collects it. It takes a lot of work away from me and I clean with it daily. It climbs onto the shag rug perfectly.
I bought this autonomous vacuum cleaner and It has greatly improved my quality of life.. It has a very high power and works very well on all types of floors, even on carpets it automatically increases the power. It has good autonomy and also continues cleaning where it left off after charging.
Hello, I have a robot Conga 3690 Absolute and programming with my cell phone does not work. Could someone give me some ideas? It accepts the other functions well. I have set all the parameters such as day of the week, time, etc. but when the scheduled time arrives it does not start cleaning.
Hello, César, thank you for visiting us.
Does it let you record the programming? Does it appear and it doesn't work or doesn't appear?
All the best
Hello, Consuelo and Inma.
Regarding spare parts, you can request them from the brand through the Cecotec SAT telephone number. They are also available on Aliexpress (they are compatible, not original), we give you the link so you can see it and decide.
All the best
Hello, yesterday I tried to answer but I see that it has not arrived.
I didn't hear any beeps, but when I tried it "just in case it worked" and it worked!
With the remote it works fine now!
What I can't do is work with the app. With "play store" I downloaded what looked most like the tutorial: Conga 3000 version 1.1.6
The automatic connection attempt tells me to try manual mode. I can't connect to Wi-Fi CongaLaser
I await instructions again.
Thank you
Hello again, Emilia.
It is possible that due to the router or the phone configuration, the automatic connection does not work for you. Check in the phone settings if an option called “Activate Wifi automatically” or similar (depending on the version) is activated, which automatically connects to quality Wifi networks, and can cause problems.
To turn it off, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Preferences and turn off “Turn Wi-Fi on automatically.” Return to the app, start the process again and when “Sending a message to the robot” appears, go to Settings > Network and Internet and connect to the network with a name similar to “Conga_***.” After a few seconds, you go back in there and connect to the normal Wi-Fi again. After returning to the app, in a few seconds you will see how it connects.
Ok, we are happy, thanks to you, Emilia, for telling us that it has worked for you.
All the best
Well yes, it worked. I didn't hear beeps, but then when I sent the first orders it did beep. Now she is doing the "tour." Thank you.
I still need to try to configure the app. I will tell you
Thanks for providing a solution 🙂
Hello, Emilia, try synchronizing the remote as follows:
Turn on the robot if it is not on, by pressing the button on its top.
Press the edges button on the remote until you hear two beeps.
You already tell us.
All the best
Hello, The remote screen works (since the battery change). It keeps the clock well, but the vacuum cleaner does not respond to any of the orders it should receive.
Hello, Emilia, thank you for coming to our website.
Does the controller work, do you see anything on the screen?
All the best
Let's see if this way solves the issue: About two weeks ago I received the Cong 3690 absolute. After a few days working very well with the remote control (I haven't loaded the app yet) it stopped working. I have changed the batteries in the remote control and it still does not work.
The order to operate at around 22 p.m. was recorded and that makes it good.
I don't have a phone for the application.
I have sent the form to cecotec technical assistance and I have not received a response (https://www.storececotec.com/p/contact/)
Hello friends, for the third time I am writing to you, the first two times my small problem was perfectly resolved thanks to your efficient action. What's going on now is, first a comment about the company Cecotec and that is that connecting with them by phone is an odyssey in which you can lose more than half of the morning most of the time. And then, the issue of spare parts, I don't know for the other models, but very specifically for the robot that I have, which is the 3690, they are conspicuous by their absence, both on Amazon and in the official Cecotec store. I'm looking for two or three things that I'm interested in having as a spare, some and another as an additional accessory, and I can't find them anywhere. Do you have any idea where I could find pieces, which are otherwise completely common, for this Conga model 3690 mine?
All the best
Octavio SC
Hello again, Octavio.
For spare parts, you can request them from the brand through the Cecotec SAT telephone number. If you find waiting for the phone very annoying, there are also available on Aliexpress (they are compatible, not original), we will give you the link so you can see it and decide. https://www.miaspiradora.com/comprar_aliexpress/Conga_3690_recambios
Hello, if we are not wrong (now we cannot check it), yes they match, you can see the spare parts in this link, or contact the Cecotec SAT to acquire them.
All the best
Hello, I have the model conga 3690 absolute and I wanted to know if the replacement mops and brushes of the model 3490 or 4090 are compatible, thank you.
I'm the same as you, I don't know if they're worth it and I don't know where to look.
Hello, Estefanía, thank you for coming to our website.
If your router is dual, you will have a 2,4 and another 5 GHz network, which will have 5G or similar. Try both, since 5G is more powerful, but shorter range. On the other hand, it is advisable when carrying out the process that both the robot and the mobile phone from which it is done are close to the router.
All the best
We have purchased this model 3690, and the app is not configured correctly. When going to add it does not detect the conga on mobile. Could it be a device failure?
Hello, Salva, thank you for visiting us and for your encouragement.
In the case of the Conga 3690 you can define the carpet as a restricted area when you are going to scrub, so it will not pass over it. For greater convenience, you can have a scrubbing cleaning plan created, in which the carpet is a restricted area, and then you will have it saved. Every time you want to scrub, you will simply have to choose that cleaning plan, and that's it.
All the best
First of all, thank you for your reviews, I am trying to decide on a model and you have been very helpful.
I have a question, the scrubbing mode, how does it work with carpets? Other competing robots, in scrubbing mode, avoid going over the carpets. What does the conga 3690? Do you vacuum them without scrubbing? Do you scrub them? Does it surround them?