iRobot Home Reviews

Needs notifications

NinjaCamp.com

At very least the app could send notifications back from the roomba to the phone. For example, they know when the bin is full, ping my phone.

No automatic detection.

F226429

It doesn't show up as an option. Poor QC on the app prior to public release. You should be ashamed to release an app which claims to have new features but doesn't.

Not sure what all the commotion is about

Crowe3

The app functions flawlessly. It communicates with the Roomba 980 Directly when on WIFI or through a cloud service when off network. The only time it doesn't function properly is if the Roomba is almost dead or not docked properly. I have had both the Neato and the Roomba and I prefer the design of the Roomba because of the app and the robots part replacement process. You pay for what you get with the Neato. I say Roomba all the way!

Unable to find new iRobots

Snowskiak

This app is unable to find new Irobots, Plus it makes the application completely useless.

APPLE WATCH???

Cloaknyc

So, I can't understand? Why no Apple Watch support? Also no HomeKit support? For a unit this expensive these should be a no brainer .. Please at the very minimum add push notifications!!!

Amazing ! After My 1st purchase 20+ yrs ago

spawnocula

I don't know about others here, but for my two cents,I would like to say thank you iRobot. The Roomba 980 is the most amazing vacuum robot, when compared to the very first one they produced, one I purchased the first time, 25+ years ago. First one was so dumb, just toy-like...This app still needs work: like having an error log history, mapping your own cleaning route, and being able to direct its camera to point and tell Roomba to spot clean an area; I know it will only get better. When I was younger, I dreamt of when robots could perform house chores and now it seems to be coming along soon very soon. This robot is a child's dream come true; I've always wanted to be a robotics engineer but could not at the time, but now w/today's tech and Internet, I can certainly learn now. The 980 amazingly cleans all the crumbs, rice, cereal, dust, hair, etc; goes over most any type of floors easily. When it senses rug it's motor suction increases decreases automatically. The most unique thing is that it knows it's environment thru its cameras and sensors, allowing it to know where to go home m, when it needs to be charged, or is full. I can't wait till the next 5 years when these robots increase in AI tech, it will certainly be so much more powerful and intelligent.

Needs push notifications!!

Xtinalucia130

I find it so annoying that I never know when my roomba's dustbin is full. Sometimes it misses an entire cleaning session because it is just sitting on its charging station waiting to be emptied and I have no idea. Seems like such an easy fix and a no brainier.. What app doesn't have push notifications?? Also would really love if I could see a map of my house and where roomba is currently cleaning.

Missing 1 thing

Lilredrl

I really wish this had the option of controlling its position from the app IE sending it to a specific room. Making it go back to a specific room. Avoiding a room would be great too, to avoid the virtual walls! But at least the first 2 options would be great!!

Okay

Pavel42

It works okay. But for the price of the Roomba 900, I expected more from the app. Pros: - See current status - Change options - Start/pause/end cleaning Cons: - No push notifications for required intervention like dust bin full, errors, etc. - Can't change options (like "carpet boost") when Roomba is charging in the middle of a cleaning job (which is often) - Can't pause a job, return to base, and finish the job later - Can't schedule one-time jobs (useful if you move Roomba around the house day-to-day)

Need moe features!!

Donnooo

It's a good start! Good to see the cleaning history and all other config controls. Giving only 3 stars because of missing must have feature. 4th Star: what an app without push notification. This is a must feature. 5th Star: ability to control and navigate the roomba by the app to a spot for cleaning.

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