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FAQs
Does the Roomba 600 series learn your house? ›
Imprint™ Smart Mapping Technology allows your robot vacuum to learn and map your home, adapting to your needs. After just one run, you can customize the map by creating rooms and zones so that you can tell your robot to clean or avoid specific areas.
Why does my Roomba struggle to find home? ›If your home base isn't in a good position, the Roomba may not be able to clearly read its infrared signal, which can cause all sorts of problems. Keep all objects away from the home base and make sure it's on a level surface.
How do I force Roomba to map a room? ›In the App, select the Map icon and click the “+” icon in the top right corner of the screen. Then Start a Mapping Run. Once your robot realizes it is in a new and unmapped area, it will create a second map at the end of the cleaning job.
How do I reboot my iRobot? ›If you need to perform a reboot your s Series Roomba®, you can do so by starting with the robot off and Press the CLEAN button for 10 seconds.
Does Roomba get smarter over time? ›For nearly 20 years, Roombas have been working hard to make our homes tidy. Made by iRobot, these robotic vacuum cleaners use sensors to detect walls and items in a room, becoming smarter the more frequently they clean.
Is it OK to pick up Roomba and move? ›If Roomba® is picked up and moved during a cleaning job, it will have difficulty finding the Home Base® when the button is held for 2-5 seconds on your robot vacuum or when pressing "Return to Home Base®" in the iRobot® HOME app. If your robot was picked up, you must place it within 6 ft.
How long does it take for Roomba to learn your house? ›Roomba® can also learn your home as it cleans. It typically takes three (3) to five (5) cleaning missions or Mapping Runs to generate a fully developed Imprint™ Smart Map that you can then customize and use.
Why does Roomba go around in circles? ›Yes, certain surfaces, such as high-pile carpets or wet, slippery floors, may cause auto vacuums to go in circles due to their sensors mistaking these textures or conditions for obstacles.
Why is my Roomba not cleaning the whole house? ›Ensure the house has adequate light for the robot to navigate. Dark rooms can be challenging for i7's iAdapt® localization camera and can impact navigation and coverage. Daylight or dim lighting is enough for Roomba® i7 to navigate effectively.
Does Roomba learn the floor plan? ›When you first get a Roomba, it will automatically start learning your home's layout. This may take several passes over several days, depending on how frequently you send out the bot. There are a few ways to speed up this process: Send the bot out multiple times in one day.
How do I get rid of Roomba error 6? ›
You may need to use a Virtual Wall® or Keep Out Zone (with compatible robots) to block off problem areas. If this does not resolve the issue, the Cliff Sensors may be dirty. Wipe the cliff sensors with a clean, dry microfiber or soft cotton cloth. If the message persists, please contact iRobot Customer Care.