iRobot Guides Beta
Setup, everyday use and upkeep for the iRobot robots we have covered.
Setup and Everyday Use
Mapping, settings, schedules and other ways to get more from your robot.
How to Create and Edit Your Roomba Map
Save your home’s layout, correct room boundaries and set useful cleaning exclusions.
How to Set Up Roomba Cleaning Schedules and Saved Tasks
Plan regular cleanups and make your favorite room-cleaning jobs easier to repeat.
How to Use Your Roomba on Multiple Floors
Create separate layouts and plan for cleaning away from the robot’s station.
Roomba Cleaning Settings Explained
Choose a cleaning mode, adjust the available controls and find a useful starting point for your floors.
Smart Home
Connect your robot to Alexa, Google Home and other smart home platforms.
Maintenance
Keep your robot and dock running well with routine cleaning and part replacement.
How to Clean Your Roomba Robot Vacuum and Dock
A simple care routine for the brushes, filter, mop and station that keep your robot cleaning.
When to Replace Roomba Brushes, Filters, Mops and Dust Supplies
Use wear, maintenance prompts and the correct compatibility listing when buying replacement parts.
Troubleshooting
Fix connection, pickup, dock and odor problems and get back to cleaning.
How to Keep Your Roomba Mop and Dock From Smelling
Find the source of an odor and clean the parts that retain wastewater or residue.
Roomba Not Emptying, Washing or Drying? How to Check the Dock
Separate a collection problem from a water or drying problem before repeating maintenance cycles.
Roomba Not Picking Up Dirt? Here’s What to Check
Work through the mode, bin, filter and brushes when dry debris stays on the floor.
Roomba Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi or Shows Offline? Here’s What to Do
Check power, app setup and network settings before resetting your robot.