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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can I set no-go (keep out zones) in the app?
A: Yes, the i6 supports this feature.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: What is the height of the i6?
A: The Roomba i6+ is 9.4 cm tall 3.7 in (94 mm)
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can it map multiple floors?
A: Yes, the i6 can save multiple maps.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: What battery does the i6 use?
A: It is equipped with a 1800mAh, 14.4V Li-Ion battery.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Does the i6 have a camera for navigation?
A: Yes, it has a camera on the top for mapping and navigation.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can it avoid cords?
A: No, the i6 can't detect and avoid cords.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: How long does the battery last?
A: Approximately 70-90 min on one charge.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can I use the i6 in the dark?
A: It would work in the dark, but navigation efficiency will not be as accurate.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: How much dirt does the iRobot Roomba i6+ hold?
A: The robot's dustbin holds up to 400 ml of dirt.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: How long does the iRobot Roomba i6+ battery last on one charge?
A: The battery lasts up to 75 min on one charge.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Does the iRobot Roomba i6+ work with Google Home?
A: Yes, the robot can be connected to Google Home and controlled via voice commands.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Does the iRobot Roomba i6+ work with Amazon Alexa?
A: Yes, the robot can be connected to Alexa and controlled via voice commands.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Does the iRobot Roomba i6+ have carpet boost?
A: No, it doesn't have carpet boost.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Does it have a dirt sensor?
A: Yes, the iRobot Roomba i6+ does have a dirt sensor
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Does the iRobot Roomba i6+ have an obstacle avoidance sensor?
A: Yes, it is equipped with a front-facing sensor supposed to detect and avoid low-profile objects like socks, bowls, shoes, toys, pet poop (not 100% reliable), etc.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can I schedule the robot to clean at a specific time?
A: Yes, you can use the app to schedule the iRobot Roomba i6+ to clean on a specific day and time of the week.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can I set virtual boundaries for the iRobot Roomba i6+ to restrict it from going to certain places?
A: Yes, you can specify no-go zones (restricted areas) in the app. The robot will avoid these areas while cleaning.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can I use the app to track the cleaning progress on the map in real-time?
A: No, the iRobot Roomba i6+ doesn't support this feature.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can I control my robot like a radio car via the app?
A: Yes, the iRobot Roomba i6+ can be controlled manually via the app.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can the iRobot Roomba i6+ store multiple maps?
A: Yes, it can store a few maps of different floors.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: What is the height of the iRobot Roomba i6+?
A: The robot vacuum is 9.2 cm (3.62 inches) tall
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: What is the battery capacity of the iRobot Roomba i6+?
A: The robot equipped with a 1800 mAh battery.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: What is the maximum height the iRobot Roomba i6+ can climb?
A: The maximum height of an obstacle the iRobot Roomba i6+ can climb when cleaning is 20 mm (0.79 inches)
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: What is the suction power of the iRobot Roomba i6+?
A: The robot provides up to 1800 Pa of suction power.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Can I wash the iRobot Roomba i6+ filter?
A: No, the manufacturer doesn't recommend washing the iRobot Roomba i6+ filter.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
Q: Does the iRobot Roomba i6+ resume cleaning after recharging?
A: Yes, the robot supports the recharge & resume feature. If the iRobot Roomba i6+ didn't finish the job on one charge, it automatically continue cleaning after recharging.
By michael · 3 years, 1 month ago
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