Today’s Roombases are truly impressive machines, with the ability to map rooms, avoid obstacles, and fill and empty their own tanks at their charging station. But many of these features, especially the commands, require an Internet connection.
That’s why setting up your Roomba should always start by connecting it to your Wi-Fi network. Don’t worry — the process is simple and includes lots of interactive instructions. Here’s how to connect Roomba to Wi-Fi.
Download the iRobot Home app
Now that you have your shiny new Roomba ready to go, start by downloading the iRobot Home app (not to be confused with the Apple Home app), available for both iOS and Android.
Make sure your iOS device is updated to at least iOS 13 and Android to at least OS 7.0 for the iRobot Home app to work. If you already have the Roomba app, please update it before you begin.
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Set up your charging station and turn it on
The primary Wi-Fi connection starts with the Roomba charging station, which is why placement matters. Ideally, you want it as close to your Wi-Fi router as possible while still being out of the way — and close enough to a power outlet.
The charging station should always be on a level surface and at least four feet away from steps or falls. After finding the right place, turn on the station and wait for the indicator light to appear on the base.
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Add your robot to the iRobot app
Open the Home app and get ready to add your Roomba. When you start this process, the Home app may offer to pair it with your charging station. Sometimes this happens automatically, but if not, the app will walk you through it. When you’re ready, it’s time to connect your slave.
Step 1: Select the settings icon, which looks like three lines, in the top left corner of the app. Here, choose Add a robot. Choose any Roomba or Braavadepending on your model.
Step 2: Follow the instructions in the app to set up your Roomba. Note that the vacuum cleaner is named “Roomba” by default, but you will have the opportunity to rename it. Naming it something original can be important for voice commands and other details, so it’s worth thinking about.
Step 3: Now the app will automatically detect nearby Wi-Fi networks and ask you to select yours and login with your Wi-Fi password. Some Roombases can operate on either the 2.5GHz or 5GHz bands (available on dual-band routers) or only the 2.5GHz version, so you may see a few different versions of your home Wi-Fi available, depending which option you prefer. The 5 GHz band has shorter range and faster speeds, and is often used to relieve devices from the crowded 2.5 GHz band.
Note: If your router uses WP3 encryption, it may not currently be compatible with your Roomba, so you may need to switch to WP2 to avoid issues.
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Turn on your Roomba’s internal Wi-Fi
Once your charging station is connected to your Wi-Fi network, the app will ask you to activate Roomba and make sure it’s also connected to the network. This operation may vary slightly and may involve manual controls on your Roomba model. This process should go smoothly as long as your Roomba is nearby and you’re prepared to re-enter your Wi-Fi login if necessary.
If something goes wrong, your Roomba can create its own temporary Wi-Fi network to connect to and complete the pairing process. Once this is successful, Roomba should automatically switch to your own Wi-Fi connection.
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