Roomba Red Light: What Do The Light Ring Colors Mean? | iRobot
- June 5, 2024
- iRobot
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The iRobot product line includes a range of robotic vacuums and mops that use a Light Ring, sounds, and app notifications to communicate their status. Understanding the Light Ring colors is essential to ensure your device is functioning correctly. The Roomba Red Light is one of the colors used by these robots to indicate a problem. If you see a red Light Ring, you can press CLEAN and tap the robot’s bumper to hear what’s wrong. Errors are also shown in the iRobot HOME App on Wi-Fi enabled models. Additionally, this guide provides instructions on how to fill and clean the tank of your Braava jet® m Series robot mop, wash the Roomba’s washable bin, and maintain your device’s battery life. The guide also includes frequently asked questions about the iRobot product line, such as which cleaning solutions are safe to use and how to spot clean with Braava. Watch the accompanying video for an in-depth explanation of the Light Ring colors and behaviors while charging.
iRobot What Do The Light Ring Colors
Description
Your robot may use a Light Ring – in combination with sounds and app notifications – to communicate its status.
Light Ring locations:
Roomba® s9 Robot Vacuum
Braava jet® m6 Robot Mop| Roomba® iSeries Robot Vacuums
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Light Ring will appear around the lid.| Light Ring will appear around the
CLEAN Button.
Light Ring Colors
In general, these robots will use a series of colors to indicate their current status.
- White – I’m awake and everything is normal.
- Blue – I’m doing something special.
- Red – There’s a problem.
If the Light Ring is red, you can always press CLEAN , and tap the robot’s bumper to hear what’s wrong. Errors are also shown in the iRobot HOME App on Wi-Fi enabled models.
Note : If you want to turn off the Light Ring pattern, you can do so by pressing the Clean button for two seconds.
For users who have enabled the Beta option in the iRobot® HOME App, and have a Roomba® i7, Roomba® s9, or Braava jet® m6 robot, there will be a new hibernating pattern on the light ring, which will appear when their robot is on a dock and fully charged. Once the robot is fully charged, the light ring will shine solid white for 10 seconds. At this point, the LED at the right bottom of the light ring will fade in and out for seven (7) seconds, before the lights go out for 12.5 seconds. Finally, the LED at the left bottom of the light ring will fade in and out for seven (7) seconds, before the lights turn off for another 12.5 seconds.
A new charging pattern may appear on your i3, i1, i7, s9, or m6 device.
This pattern will show as a spinning arc on your device, and its color and the placement of the light on the arc will indicate the battery’s charge.
You will have the option to disable this pattern. All you must do is press the CLEAN button for two (2) seconds, and it will be disabled until the robot is started.
Roomba® s Series & Braava jet® m Series
Light Ring While Idle
White clockwise swirl: Starting up or updating software (please wait).
Solid white: Fully charged.
Pulsing bottom half: Robot charged and on dock.
Pulsing red: Charging, too low to start cleaning.
Solid red: Error (tap Clean for details).
Red sweep toward rear: Empty the bin (s Series) , Filling the tank (m Series).
Washable Bin
- Open the lid, lift the bin handle, and pull up to remove the bin.
- If debris is in the bin, over a trash container, press the bin release button and open the door on the bottom of the bin to dispose debris.
- Close the bin door and bin handle.
- Open the filter door on the top of the bin, remove the filter, tap it against a trash container to clean, and set it aside. The filter is not designed to be washed.
- To wash the bin, with the filter out, rinse the bin with warm water. Ensure the bin is fully rinsed and debris is not built up on the sides of the bin.
- Place the bin upright with the bin door and filter door open to let air dry.
- Once the bin is completely dry, close its bottom lid, place the filter back in, and close the filter door, ensuring it snaps into place.
Bin Well
- With the bin removed from the robot, wipe the bin sensors with a clean, dry microfiber or soft cotton cloth and a clean lightly dampened melamine foam, such as a Magic Eraser for the vacuum path and bin lid contacts
- Place the bin back into the robot, lower the bin handle, and close the lid, ensuring it snaps into place.
Fill/ Install and clean the Tank
Please follow these simple steps to fill the tank of your Braava jet® m Series robot mop.
To clean the tank, simply fill the tank with warm water and shake vigorously. Empty the water into the sink
Tank Filling Instructions:
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Place your robot mop on a clean flat surface.
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Press on the tank lid and release the latch to open the lid.
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Lift up on the tank handle and lift the tank out of your robot mop.
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Remove the tank cap and add six (6) caps of the Braava jet® Hard Floor Cleaning Solution, then fill to the top with warm water. Alternatively, you can fill the tank with only water.
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Place the cap back on and, with the tank handle still up, place the tank back into your robot mop.
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Press down on the handle to lock the tank into place and close the lid.
Blue clockwise spinner: In Wi-Fi pairing mode.
Charging Status
Low battery (under 15% charged)
Charging sufficient (over 15% charged)
Battery 33% charged
Battery 50% charged
Battery 67% charged
Battery mostly charged (over 85%)
Light Ring While Cleaning
Periodic white sweep: Cleaning job in progress.
Blue counterclockwise swirl: Spot cleaning.
Blue marching forward: Driving back to the dock.
Blue ping: Virtual Wall detected.
Flashing blue: Dirt Detect™ activated.
Blue sweep forward: Emptying bin into Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal.
Roomba® i7, i3, and i1 Series
Light Ring While Idle
White clockwise swirl: Starting up or updating software (please wait).
Solid white: Fully charged.
Pulsing red: Charging, too low to start cleaning.
Solid red: Error (tap Clean for details).
Red sweep toward rear: Empty the bin.
Blue clockwise spinner: In Wi-Fi pairing mode.
Light Ring While Cleaning
Periodic white sweep: Cleaning job in progress.
Blue counterclockwise swirl: Spot cleaning .
Blue marching forward: Driving back to the dock.
Blue ping: Virtual Wall detected.
Flashing blue: Dirt Detect™ activated.
Blue sweep forward: Emptying bin into Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal.
Light Ring Behaviors While Charging
Description
In the latest software release version (22.7.1 or higher), we’ve added options in the iRobot HOME App for users to control how the robot light ring behaves when charging. This change allows users to better understand the state of their robot and if it is charging successfully.
SPECIFICATION
Product
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Specifications
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Light Ring Locations
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Roomba® s9 Robot Vacuum, Braava jet® m6 Robot Mop, Roomba® iSeries Robot Vacuums
Light Ring Colors
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White – I’m awake and everything is normal. Blue – I’m doing something special. Red – There’s a problem.
Light Ring Behaviors While Charging
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White clockwise swirl: Starting up or updating software (please wait). Solid white: Fully charged. Pulsing bottom half: Robot charged and on dock. Pulsing red: Charging, too low to start cleaning. Solid red: Error (tap Clean for details). Red sweep toward rear: Empty the bin (s Series), Filling the tank (m Series). Blue clockwise spinner: In Wi-Fi pairing mode.
Roomba® s Series & Braava jet® m Series Light Ring While Idle
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White clockwise swirl: Starting up or updating software (please wait). Solid white: Fully charged. Pulsing bottom half: Robot charged and on dock. Pulsing red: Charging, too low to start cleaning. Solid red: Error (tap Clean for details). Red sweep toward rear: Empty the bin (s Series), Filling the tank (m Series).
Light Ring While Cleaning
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Periodic white sweep: Cleaning job in progress. Blue counterclockwise swirl: Spot cleaning. Blue marching forward: Driving back to the dock. Blue ping: Virtual Wall detected. Flashing blue: Dirt Detect™ activated. Blue sweep forward: Emptying bin into Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal.
Roomba® i7, i3, and i1 Series Light Ring While Idle
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White clockwise swirl: Starting up or updating software (please wait). Solid white: Fully charged. Pulsing red: Charging, too low to start cleaning. Solid red: Error (tap Clean for details). Red sweep toward rear: Empty the bin. Blue clockwise spinner: In Wi-Fi pairing mode.
Light Ring Behaviors While Charging
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Options in the iRobot HOME App for users to control how the robot light ring behaves when charging.
Washable Bin
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Open the lid, lift the bin handle, and pull up to remove the bin. If debris is in the bin, over a trash container, press the bin release button and open the door on the bottom of the bin to dispose debris. Close the bin door and bin handle. Open the filter door on the top of the bin, remove the filter, tap it against a trash container to clean, and set it aside. The filter is not designed to be washed. To wash the bin, with the filter out, rinse the bin with warm water. Ensure the bin is fully rinsed and debris is not built up on the sides of the bin. Place the bin upright with the bin door and filter door open to let air dry. Once the bin is completely dry, close its bottom lid, place the filter back in, and close the filter door, ensuring it snaps into place.
Fill/ Install and clean the Tank
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Place your robot mop on a clean flat surface. Press on the tank lid and release the latch to open the lid. Lift up on the tank handle and lift the tank out of your robot mop. Remove the tank cap and add six (6) caps of the Braava jet® Hard Floor Cleaning Solution, then fill to the top with warm water. Alternatively, you can fill the tank with only water. Place the cap back on and, with the tank handle still up, place the tank back into your robot mop. Press down on the handle to lock the tank into place and close the lid.
FAQS
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Can you use any cleaner in iRobot mop? Which is the best mopping robot? Can you use Swiffer pads on iRobot Braava? Can you use Swiffer pads on Braava? What soap can I use in the Braava? Does iRobot clean while mapping? How long does iRobot Braava battery last? How do you spot clean with Braava? How long does it take Braava to map? What does blue light on Braava mean? What does green light on Roomba mean? What does red light on Braava mean?
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.
What do the Light Ring colors on iRobot products mean?
The Light Ring colors indicate the current status of the device. White means everything is normal, blue means the device is doing something special, and red means there’s a problem.
What should I do if I see a red Light Ring on my Roomba?
If you see a red Light Ring on your Roomba, press CLEAN and tap the robot’s bumper to hear what’s wrong. Errors are also shown in the iRobot HOME App on Wi-Fi enabled models.
What cleaning solutions are safe to use with iRobot mops?
iRobot does not recommend using any cleaning solution other than the one provided by them. You can use water or purchase the cleaning solution from iRobot.
Can I turn off the Light Ring pattern on my iRobot device?
Yes, you can turn off the Light Ring pattern by pressing the Clean button for two seconds.
Reference:iRobot Vaccum User Guide (1)