Rebooting or Resetting Your Robot

Rebooting or Resetting Your Robot

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Description

For some issues, you may need to reboot or reset your robot or “force close” the iRobot® HOME App. Use the following information to perform these procedures.

Note:  A robot reset will reset the clock of a non-connected robot. However, the schedule will remain.

Roomba® will play the following tone upon reset.

Reboot Procedures

Scroll down for Roomba® 700, 800, and 900 series

Roomba® with the CLEAN Button

Roomba® s Series : Press and hold the CLEAN button on your robot for 20 seconds. When the button is released, the light ring around the bin lid will swirl clockwise in white. It may take up to a minute-and-a-half for your robot to turn on. The reboot procedure is complete when the light ring shuts off.

Roomba® s Series.

Roomba® s Series.
Swirl Clockwise in White.

Roomba® i Series and j Series : Press and hold the  CLEAN  button on your robot for 20 seconds. For j series robots, hold the button for 10 seconds. When the button is released, the light ring will swirl clockwise in white. It may take up to a minute-and-a-half for your robot to turn on.

Roomba® 900 Series.
The reboot procedure is the same for Roomba® 700 and 800 Series.

Roomba with the Dock and Spot Buttons

This procedure applies to the following Roomba series:

• Roomba e Series
• Wi-Fi Connected Roomba 800 Series
• Wi-Fi Connected Roomba 600 Series
• Roomba 600 Series
• Roomba 500 Series

For 600 Series robots only: Remove your robot’s bin and look for a green dot on the underside. If no dot is present, use the steps below to reboot your robot. If the dot is present, use the steps in https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/article/507 to remove the battery, which will reboot your robot.

600 series robot with green dot                                        600 series robot without green dot

NOTE:  Leave battery out for thirty seconds before reinstalling it to allow for a successful reboot. For all robots with the Dock and Spot buttons and no green dot:  Press and hold  HOME  and  SPOT Clean  buttons on your robot for 10 seconds. When the button is released, Roomba will play the reboot tone.

Wi-Fi connected Roomba 800 series. The reboot procedure is the same for Roomba 500 & 600 series, and also Wi-Fi connected Roomba 600 & 800 series.

Roomba e series.

Braava jet

For the Braava jet m Series, press and hold the CLEAN button on your robot for 20 seconds. When the button is released, the light ring around the tank lid will swirl clockwise in white. It can take up to a minute and a half for the robot to turn on. The reboot procedure is complete when the light ring shuts off.

Braava jet m Series.

Braava jet m Series.
Swirl Clockwise in White.

iRobot HOME App

Force Closing the iRobot HOME App on iOS

1. Press the  Home  button twice, quickly. You will see small previews of your recently used apps.
2. Swipe <- left  or -> right  to find the app that you want to close.
3. Swipe  ↑ up  on the app’s preview to close it.

Force Closing the iRobot HOME App on Android

Follow your mobile device manufacturer’s instructions on how to force stop your iRobot HOME App or how to power cycle your mobile device.

Note:  Force stopping an app on an Android device is different than closing it.

Re-open the iRobot HOME App

Look for Roomba in the “Detected Robots” list and resume the set-up procedure from there. If Roomba is not in the list, select  Setup a new Roomba  and try the Wi-Fi Setup process again.

If the problem persists,  reboot your router, and try the setup process again. If the problem still persists after the router reboot, please contact iRobot Customer Care.

For expedited service, please have the following ready:

• Your robot charged and with you
• Your robot’s serial number
• For warranty claims: Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice for purchase from an authorized retailer

FAQS

Can you use any cleaner in iRobot mop?

No. iRobot does not recommend to use any cleaning solution other than the one provided by them. You can use water or purchase the cleaning solution from iRobot.

Which is the best mopping robot?

For the price, the iRobot Braava Jet 240 is the best robot mop we tested. For keeping your hard floors neat and tidy without you having to manually mop every day, the iRobot Braava Jet 240 is a handy, affordable tool to have in your cleaning closet.

Can you use Swiffer pads on iRobot Braava?

You can use popular disposable cleaning cloths such as Swiffer® brand, or the reusable microfiber cloths designed specifically for Braava.

Can you use Swiffer pads on Braava?

  No. The cleaning pads are specially designed for the robot to recognize which type of cleaning pad is attached and provide the desired cleaning job.

What soap can I use in the Braava?

 According to iRobot, water, Bona floor cleaner, and Clorox Ready Mop are approved for use with the Braava.

Does iRobot clean while mapping?

Mapping Runs are completely optional, as your robot will still map while cleaning as long as Smart Maps is activated. A Mapping Run is a special mode where your robot will navigate through your home without cleaning, so that it can run longer on a single battery charge.

How long does iRobot Braava battery last?

With proper care, your robot’s battery should last at least  2-3 years before it needs to be replaced. Here are some battery maintenance tips to extend battery life and keep Roomba® cleaning at peak performance: Only use iRobot® batteries.

How do you spot clean with Braava?

SPOT Clean mode can be activated through the iRobot HOME App. Braava jet will clean a >4 ft² (1.22 m²>) area. When this area is cleaned, Braava jet will play a tone to indicate that SPOT Clean is complete.

How long does it take Braava to map?

The mapping process does take a very long time —about half a dozen runs over six hours.  This robot mop uses a technology called vSLAM to map its surroundings; it’s accurate, but fairly slow. You don’t have to use the Braava Jet M6’s smart mapping technology.

What does blue light on Braava mean?

Blue solid light: Sweep mode activated Blue blinking light: Sweep mode paused For use with dry cloths. For use with wet cloths. The number of lights indicates the strength of Braava’s connection to the navigation system, with 3 being strongest. If there are no lights, Braava does not detect a NorthStar signal.

What does green light on Roomba mean?

The green light on the Roomba charger indicates that you have charged your device up to its maximum capacity. It will not take any more energy to reach a 100% charge. Now your Roomba is ready to be used, and there is no need for you to connect it to the charger.

What does red light on Braava mean?

If your Braava displays a blinking red light 7 or 8 times, there is a problem with your charging system. Ensure that you are using an authorized iRobot battery and charger. Verify that the outlet is working by trying a different appliance or try a different outlet.

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