iRobot Roomba i6+

SRR score: 170

Specs
Q&A

Questions & answers

Q: What's the difference between the Roomba i7 and i6?

A: Both models are identical. It's just the Roomba i6 selling exclusively on Amazon. Also, the i7 comes with an extra filter and side brush in the box.

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Q: Does the i6 have mapping?

A: Yes, the Roomba i6 builds a map and navigates around in a planned order. You can see the map in the app when the job is done.

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Q: Can I set no-go (keep out zones) in the app?

A: Yes, the i6 supports this feature.

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Q: What is the height of the i6?

A: The Roomba i6+ is 9.4 cm tall 3.7 in (94 mm)

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Q: Does it pick up long hair?

A: Yes, the i6 handles hair quite well. Just keep in mind that long hair tends to wrap around the roller brushes so you would need to clean the rollers once per week or so.

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Q: Can it map multiple floors?

A: Yes, the i6 can save multiple maps.

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Q: What battery does the i6 use?

A: It is equipped with a 1800mAh, 14.4V Li-Ion battery.

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Q: What's the difference between the Roomba i6 and i3/i4?

A: The Roomba i6 is equipped with a camera on the top and uses a more advanced navigation and mapping system. Unlike the i3/i4, the i6 has a Smart Imprint Mapping feature meaning it can save multiple maps, automatically recognize its location when manually moved to another room, and allows you to set keep-out zones and utilize zoned cleaning.

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Q: How can I create a Smart Map?

A: You need to run a few full house cleaning cycles, then the map will become available in the app.

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Q: Can I guide the robot to clean a specific room?

A: Yes, you can use the app to divide the map into separate rooms and then tell the robot to clean selected rooms.

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Q: How loud is the robot?

A: The Roomba i6 is quite loud on hard floors, yet not as loud as an upright vacuum cleaner.

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Q: Will it work with a 5G wi-fi router?

A: Yes, the Roomba i6 supports both 2.4 and 5Ghz wi-fi frequency bands.

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Q: Does the i6 have a camera for navigation?

A: Yes, it has a camera on the top for mapping and navigation.

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Q: Can it avoid cords?

A: No, the i6 can't detect and avoid cords.

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Q: Can it detect and avoid dog poop?

A: No, the i6 can't do that. Only the j-series have a front-facing camera with the ability to detect dog poop.

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Q: How long does the battery last?

A: Approximately 70-90 min on one charge.

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Q: Can I use the i6 in the dark?

A: It would work in the dark, but navigation efficiency will not be as accurate.

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Q: Does the iRobot Roomba i6+ have mapping?

A: Yes, the iRobot Roomba i6+ has mapping technology, it uses a camera and other sensors to create a map and navigate around your house.