Are you tired of manually sending your Roomba home every time it finishes cleaning? Luckily, it’s a simple process to make your Roomba automatically return to its Home Base. Whether you have a Roomba with a Clean Base™ or not, there are a few different ways to send your Roomba home.
To send your Roomba back, press its “Dock” or “Home” button. It’s usually a small circle on the top. Alternatively, open the iRobot HOME app on your phone, choose “Send Home,” or use the app’s “Empty Bin” button with a Clean Base™ to empty the Roomba’s bin.
Sending Roomba Home Using Home App
If you have the iRobot Home App installed on your mobile device, you can easily send Roomba home with just a few taps. Here’s how:
- Open the iRobot Home App on your mobile device and ensure that your Roomba is connected to your Wi-Fi network.
- On the app’s main screen, tap the “Clean” button to start a cleaning cycle.
- Once the Roomba is cleaning, you will see a “Send Home” button on the app’s screen. Tap this button, and Roomba will immediately stop cleaning and return to its Home Base.
Note: Home Base must be on and connected to power for successful Roomba return. If not, Roomba won’t return.
Use iRobot Home App to send Roomba home effortlessly. No need to physically retrieve it. Just a few taps on your mobile device and Roomba is ready for the next cleaning cycle.
How to Send Roomba i3 Home
When you’re done cleaning with your Roomba i3, it’s time to send it back to its home base. Here are the steps to follow:
- Make sure the home base is plugged in and placed in an open area. Your Roomba i3 needs to be able to see the home base to dock with it.
- Press the “Clean” button on your Roomba i3 to start it cleaning.
- When you’re ready to send it home, press the “Dock” button on your Roomba i3. This button is located on the top of the robot, just to the left of the “Clean” button.
- Your Roomba i3 will now stop cleaning and start looking for the home base. Once it finds it, it will dock with the base and start charging.
Your Roomba i3 may take a few minutes to find the home base and dock. If it’s struggling, relocate the home base or clean the sensors on both devices.
Also, keep in mind that if your Roomba i3’s battery is low, it may return to the home base automatically to recharge before finishing its cleaning cycle. If this happens, you can resume cleaning by pressing the “Clean” button again.
Sending your Roomba i3 home is a simple process that will help keep it charged and ready for its next cleaning task.
How to Make Roomba j7 Go Home
When it’s time for your Roomba j7 to go home, there are a few simple steps you can follow to ensure it makes its way back to its charging dock. Here’s how to do it:
- Press the “Home” button: Look for the circular “Home” button to the left of the “Clean” button on the top of your Roomba j7. Press this button once to send your Roomba back to its Home Base.
- Use the iRobot HOME app: If you prefer to control your Roomba j7 through your smartphone, open up the iRobot HOME app and select the “Dock” button.
- Set up your Home Base: Plug in and place the Home Base in an easily accessible location to your Roomba j7. Place it on a hard, flat surface, and there should be at least 1.5 meters of open space on either side.
- Clear the path: Before sending your Roomba j7 home, make sure there are no obstacles in its path. Move any furniture or objects that may be in the way to ensure a safe and smooth journey.
- Watch and wait: Once you’ve initiated the “Dock” command, your Roomba j7 will begin its journey back to its Home Base. It may take a few minutes to arrive, so be patient and wait for it to dock itself.
By following these simple steps, you can easily send your Roomba j7 back to its charging dock and ensure it’s ready for its next cleaning cycle.
How to send Roomba j7+ home without app
If you don’t have access to the iRobot HOME app or prefer not to use it, you can still send your Roomba j7+ home to its docking station with a few simple steps:
- Locate the “Dock” button on your Roomba j7+. This button is located on the top of your device and is labeled with a small icon of a dock.
- Press and hold the “Dock” button for a few seconds until you hear a tone. This tone indicates that your Roomba j7+ has received the command to return to its docking station.
- Wait for your Roomba j7+ to navigate back to its docking station. This may take a few moments, depending on the distance between your Roomba j7+ and its docking station.
- Once your Roomba j7+ has successfully docked, the light ring on top of the device will turn solid white. This indicates that your Roomba j7+ is charging and ready for its next cleaning cycle.
Please note that your Roomba j7+ may fail to dock if there are obstructions blocking the docking station or if the Roomba j7+ is too far from the docking station. In these cases, you may need to manually move your Roomba j7+ closer to the docking station or clear any obstructions.
Overall, sending your Roomba j7+ home without the app is a simple and convenient way to ensure that your device stays charged and ready for its next cleaning cycle.
How can I send Roomba home without Wi-Fi?
If you don’t have Wi-Fi or don’t want to use it, you can still send your Roomba home. Here are the steps to follow:
- Press and hold the “Clean” button on your Roomba until it beeps. This will stop the cleaning cycle.
- Pick up your Roomba and carry it to its home base.
- Place the Roomba on the home base. Make sure the metal charging contacts on the Roomba are lined up with the contacts on the home base.
- Press the “Dock” button on the Roomba. This will send the Roomba back to its home base to charge.
It’s important to note that if your Roomba is far away from its home base, it may not be able to find it without Wi-Fi. In this case, you may need to manually guide the Roomba back to the home base.
Furthermore, if your Roomba doesn’t have enough charge to return to the home base, it may stop and require manual transportation back to the base.
How To Send Roomba Home with Alexa
You can send your Roomba home without the app or Roomba buttons if you have an Alexa device. Here’s how you can do it:
- Verify that your Roomba is connected to your Wi-Fi network and configured using the Roomba Home app.
- Open up your iRobot HOME app and navigate to “Wi-Fi setup,” going from “Menu” to “Smart Home” to “Connected Accounts & Devices” to “Amazon Alexa.”
- Get redirected to the Amazon Alexa app, and hit “Link” to sync your Alexa to your Roomba.
- Once your Alexa is linked to your Roomba, you can use voice commands to send your Roomba home. For example, you can say, “Alexa, ask Roomba to go home,” and your Roomba will start driving towards its home base.
It’s important to note that your Roomba needs to be within range of your Wi-Fi network and the home base for this to work. Additionally, if your Roomba is in the middle of a cleaning cycle, it will finish the cycle before returning home.
Overall, using Alexa to send your Roomba home is quick and easy. No physical interaction needed with Roomba or app.
Why is Roomba not returning home?
If your Roomba is not returning home, there could be several reasons why. Here are some common issues and solutions to help you troubleshoot the problem:
- Roomba is not starting from the home base: This may not be able to locate the base during its cleaning cycle. Ensure you place the home base in an open, unobstructed area and remove any virtual walls or barriers blocking the Roomba’s path.
- Roomba is unable to detect the home base: This may be because the home base is not properly plugged in or the Roomba’s sensors are dirty or obstructed. Ensure that you properly plug in the home base and clean the Roomba’s sensors with a soft, dry cloth.
- Roomba is not able to return to the home base: This may be because the Roomba’s battery is low or the home base is not properly positioned. Ensure you place the home base in a location easily accessible to the Roomba and fully charge the battery.
- Roomba is not responding to the dock button: This may be because the Roomba’s software needs to be updated or the dock button is not functioning properly. Check that your Roomba’s software is up to date and try resetting the dock button by holding it down for 10 seconds.
By following these troubleshooting tips, you should be able to resolve most issues with your Roomba not returning home. If you continue to experience problems, contact Roomba customer support for further assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the dock button on Roomba?
The dock button on Roomba is located on the top of the device. It is a small, circular button to the left of the larger “Clean” button. To send Roomba back to its Home Base, simply press the dock button once.
Will Roomba return to base on its own?
Roomba can auto-return if Home Base is nearby and plugged in. To manually send it back, press dock button or use iRobot HOME app on smartphone.
Obstacles or Home Base placement issues can hinder Roomba’s return. Move Roomba closer or clear obstacles if needed.
Roomba simplifies home cleaning. Knowing how to send it back ensures readiness for cleaning whenever necessary.