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What You'll Need
- iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
- Clean Base Auto-Fill Dock (included)
- iRobot Home app on smartphone
- 2.4GHz WiFi network
- Clean, flat surface for dock placement
Step-by-Step Setup
- Position the dock: Place Clean Base against a wall with 1.5 feet clearance on sides and 4 feet in front. Connect water tank.
- Fill water tank: Remove tank from dock back, fill with clean water, and reinstall.
- Charge the robot: Place Roomba on dock. Ensure charging contacts connect (battery light pulses).
- Download iRobot app: Get the app and create or sign in to your iRobot account.
- Add new robot: Tap "+" and select "Roomba" from the device list.
- Connect to WiFi: Press and hold the Home and Spot buttons until the WiFi light flashes. Follow app prompts.
- Map your home: Send the robot on a mapping run. It learns your floor plan over 2-3 cleaning sessions.
- Customize rooms: Once mapped, name rooms and set cleaning preferences for each area.
- Set no-mop zones: Mark carpeted areas where mopping should be avoided in the app.
Key Features
- Auto-retract mopping: Mop pad lifts onto robot when crossing carpet
- Auto-Fill Dock: Refills water tank and empties dustbin automatically
- PrecisionVision Navigation: Identifies and avoids obstacles like pet waste and cords
- Smart mapping: Learns your home and cleans room-by-room
- Dirt Detect: Concentrates on high-traffic, dirtier areas
- Voice control: Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
Troubleshooting
- Robot won't charge: Clean charging contacts on robot and dock with dry cloth.
- WiFi connection fails: Must use 2.4GHz network. Ensure correct password entered.
- Mop not retracting: Check that mop pad is properly attached. Update firmware via app.
- Keeps getting stuck: Clear floor clutter. Ensure transition strips are under 5/8 inch.
- Missing rooms on map: Run additional mapping runs. Ensure doors are open during mapping.