The Wi-Fi setup process for a Wi-Fi connected Roomba.

Use the following information to go through the Wi-Fi setup process.

1. Download the iRobot HOME App onto your mobile device.

   • iOS: Compatible with Operating Systems 8 and higher.

   • Android: Compatible with Operating Systems 4.3 and higher.

2. Place the Home Base in an area with no obstacles and a good Wi-Fi coverage, and then connect it to power.

   

3. Remove the yellow battery pull tab and the yellow bin insert.

4. Place Roomba on the Home Base and ensure it is powered on.

   

Connecting Roomba to the iRobot HOME App

Step 1 - Confirm Network

The app will display the name of the Wi-Fi network that the mobile device is currently connected to. To set up Roomba on a different network, exit the iRobot HOME App and join the desired network from the mobile device's Wi-Fi list.

Visit the following pages for additional help:

• Cannot confirm network on Android device.

• Cannot confirm network on Apple iOS device.

Step 2 - Enter Password

The Wi-Fi network password needs to be entered at this time. If no password is required, the field can be left blank.

If you receive a message at the end of the setup process that indicates an incorrect password, be sure that your password contains only alphanumeric characters. In some instances, you may need to switch to an English keyboard on your mobile device to complete this process.

Step 3 - Activate Roomba

This step will allow Roomba to generate its own Wi-Fi network. To activate Roomba, press and hold the Dock and Spot buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. Roomba will generate a tone and flash a green Wi-Fi icon.

Visit cannot activate Wi-Fi for additional help.

Step 4 - Connect (mobile device) to Roomba

• iOS: Minimize the app by pressing the Home button on your mobile device. Navigate through Settings ➔ Wi-Fi and select the Wi-Fi network name that has “Roomba” listed.

• Android: This step is not required, the mobile device joins the Roomba network automatically. There is a prompt at the bottom of the page in case this step does not happen automatically.

Visit the following pages for additional help:

• Roomba does not display in my mobile device's Wi-Fi network list.

• iRobot HOME App Cannot Connect to Roomba in My Mobile Device's Wi-Fi List

• Mobile device has a pop-up that reads “Unsecured Network.”

• “Unable to connect to (robot name). Please check Wi-Fi settings and try again.”

• “A network error occurred. Please reselect Roomba from your Wi-Fi settings.”

• “Unable to verify robot certificate. Please contact Customer Care.”

Step 5 - Network Setup

The network password and other information are sent to Roomba during this time, and Roomba attempts to join the customer's home network. Check for Wi-Fi Setup Requirements.

If you receive a message at the end of the setup process that indicates an incorrect password, be sure that your password contains only alphanumeric characters. In some instances, you may need to switch to an English keyboard on your mobile device to complete this process.

Visit the following pages for additional help:

• My network cannot be set up.

• “Wrong network. This device is no longer on (network name). Reconnect to this network in Settings and return to this app.”

• “Roomba could not retrieve an IP address. Check your router settings.”

• “Unable to discover robot at this time.”

• ““Unable to connect to (network name). Please check Wi-Fi settings and try again.”

• “Roomba is either out of range of (network name), (network name) is not a 2.4GHz network, or (network name) is on a channel that Roomba does not support. See Wi-Fi setup requirements for additional information.”

• “A network error occurred. Please reselect Roomba from your Wi-Fi settings.”

• “Error communicating with the robot. Please reboot robot.”

• “Roomba lost the connection to the router. Check your router, or verify Roomba is within range.”

• iRobot HOME App says “Invalid robot password. Roomba was re-setup from another device and can no longer talk with this App. For this App, would you like to re-add robot or remove robot?”

Personalize Roomba

This step serves as registration information once setup is complete. This allows you to name the robot, select a language, and provide an email and postal code. The user agreement is required and opt-out of iRobot offers and announcements is available. The robot's birthday is not editable.