Reboot

A Robot Reboot will resolve many typical robot issues. It is used most often to clear an error from a robot if it doesn't clear on its own through proper care and maintenance. A reboot is always safe and will not delete information such as maps, schedules, or other preferences. 

To perform a Reboot:

• From the app, navigate to Product Settings ➔ Reboot Roomba ➔ Reboot Roomba
• From the Robot, press and hold the clean button for roughly 20 seconds
  • Note: Number of seconds may vary for some models, see table below

You should see a white light and hear a little tune. It may take up to a minute and a half for your robot to reboot. The reboot procedure is complete when the light ring shuts off.

Note: For 600 series robots, see below. 

Note: A robot reset will reset the clock of a non-connected robot. However, the schedule will remain.

 

Light Behavior while Rebooting CLEAN Button	Roomba® i Series 20 Seconds
Roomba® j Series/Combo 10 Max 9 Seconds	Wi-Fi Connected Roomba® 800, and 900 Series 10 Seconds
Roomba® s Series 20 Seconds	Braava® Jet m Series 20 Seconds

Roomba Essentials: Press and hold HOME and SPOT buttons on your robot for about 12 seconds.

Non-Wi-Fi Connected Roomba® 500, 600, and 700 series and Roomba® e Series: Press and hold HOME and SPOT buttons on your robot for about 10 seconds.



Roomba Combo reboot procedure:

1. Open the top cover of your Roomba Combo
2. Turn the power switch to the off position
3. Wait 10 seconds
4. Turn the power switch to the on position

Important: For 600 Series robots ONLY: Remove your robot's bin and look for a GREEN dot on the underside.

• If the dot is present, use the steps in this article to remove the battery, which will reboot your robot. Leave the battery out for thirty seconds before reinstalling it to allow for a successful reboot. 
• If the dot is NOT present, use the steps below to reboot your robot

600 series robot with green dot

600 series robot without green dot

 

For all Robots with the Dock and Spot buttons and NO green dot: Press and hold HOME and SPOT buttons on your robot for 10 seconds. When the button is released, Roomba will play the reboot tone.
 

     
        Wi-Fi connected Roomba 600 series.
The reboot procedure is the same for Roomba 500 & 600 series.

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Important: If rebooting does not clear the error, you can factory reset your robot. This deletes everything and puts your robot back to factory settings. We recommend reaching out to iRobot Customer Care before Factory Resetting your robot.