Roomba Not Connecting to Wi-Fi – Here’s a Quick Fix

 

Different models of Roomba vacuums are offered by iRobot, but the foremost convenient models are the ones with Wi-Fi connectivity. You can use the iRobot app from your phone to control your Roomba vacuums and schedule the cleaning periods.

iRobot Roomba keeps your space neat and clean by working on a pre-planned schedule. It combines with your Alexa environment and sends you notifications. You can control it conveniently by using the iRobot app.

Connecting Roomba to Wi-Fi can be difficult for some users. If you face, the issue of “Roomba is connecting to Wi-Fi stuck,” this guide will help you fix it. In this article, you will learn steps to troubleshoot issues of Roomba not connecting to Wi-Fi and will be able to control it from anywhere.

Causes and Solutions of Roomba not Connecting to Wi-Fi

There are many causes of Roomba not connecting with the Wi-Fi network. Some reasons are explained with their solutions.

Wi-Fi network status

Sometimes the issue is not with the Roomba but with the wireless network. Connect another device and quickly check whether the problem is with the device or with the Wi-Fi.

Most network-related issues are solved by quickly resetting the wireless router. Disconnect the wireless router and wait for 30 seconds. Now, connect it back to the power source. Use the app to connect Roomba to the Wi-Fi network and check if the problem has been resolved.

Roomba not connecting to the cloud

The vacuum iRobot is made to keep your house neat and clean by sweeping across the whole floor surface. Wi-Fi routers are infamously known for missing out on some areas of the house when problems occur. In certain house areas, this cloud shows no connectivity for the robot vacuum.

Do not place the Home Base too far away from the main router that Roomba cannot find Home. The distance between the wireless router and vacuum cleaner should be 2 – 3 feet. This is an ideal range for the vacuum cleaner to connect with the wireless.

Consider the Wi-Fi frequency

The most recent models of Roomba like i7, i7+, s9, s9+, and some older models, such as e5, 805, 890, 960, 980, 985, hardly ever give back any networking issues. But, the 600 series are not the same.

The older Roomba devices, like 614, 670, 675, and 690, support only 2.4GHz wireless network frequency. However, the latest standard supports 5GHz. The Wi-Fi frequency directly affects the connection to the vacuum cleaner.

Reset if still Roomba not working

In case none of the above solutions worked, you are left with the option to perform a factory reset on the Roomba.

ð I Series and S Series

Keep Pressing and holding the Spot Clean and Home button down until the Clean button lights up.

ð E Series Robots

Press and hold the Home, Clean, and Spot Clean button down for 20 seconds, then release.

ð 900 Series

Press and Hold the Spot Clean, Dock, and CLean button down until all LEDs lighten.

ð Wi-Fi Connected 600 and 800 Series

Press and Hold the Clean, Dock, and Spot Clean button until the device makes a beep tone. Now release it.

ð Roomba Combo

Open the top cover. Now, keep pressing and holding the Reset button for 10 seconds.

How to connect Roomba to Wi-Fi – Guide

1)   If you are connecting your vacuum for the first time or trying to reconnect Roomba to Wi-Fi, it is a quick and easy process.

2)   Make sure your mobile device is connected to a network that Roomba supports. Also, enable Bluetooth on your device.

3)   Roomba device must be fully charged. Open the iRobot app from your mobile device.

4)   If you are adding Roomba to your Wi-Fi network for the first time, select Add Robot. Now select a name for your device and press Continue.

5)   Now enter your password and press Continue. In this step, Roomba will start connecting to Wi-Fi.

6)   If you are facing any trouble connecting your Wi-Fi, go to Network Settings from your iRobot app.

7)   Search the network you want your vacuum to connect to, and enter the password.

Wi-Fi Compatibility with Roomba Vacuums

All Wi-Fi network configuration is not compatible with Roomba vacuums. Models like i7, i8, and s9 are compatible with 2.4GHz or 5GHz networks. Other models require a 2.4GHz frequency to work with the app. The Home app automatically detects the frequency of the network and diagnose whether the device can connect to it.

While setting up the iRobot Home app, your phone must be connected to a 2.4GHz frequency if you have a mixed network of 2.4/5GHz at Home. Later reconnect to the 5GHz  network once the setup is complete.

Try forgetting the network if your mobile keeps moving back to 5GHz frequency automatically. When the setup process is complete, you can add it back.

Your router must not have an isolation feature enabled. Different devices use different iRobot names, for example, “network isolation,” “IP isolation,” AP isolation,” and “Wi-Fi” isolation.” If you are using a Guest network, turn it off in your router’s setting.

Configure your router’s firewall settings. Make sure SSID and password are the same as the primary network if you use network repeater/extender. iRobot is not compatible with WPA3. Change the security settings of the router to WPA2 or WPA3 Transitional.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reconnect my Roomba Wi-Fi?

Follow the steps below to connect Roomba to iRobot.

     i.        Go to setup

    ii.        Turn on the network you wish to operate the robot with

   iii.        Turn on the Bluetooth

  iv.        Select Add Robot

    v.        Name the Robot

  vi.        Connect Roomba to Wi-Fi

 vii.        Now Activate Roomba

 

How do I reset my Roomba Wi-Fi?

To reset Wi-Fi in the 600 and 80 series, keep pressing and holding the Spot Clean, Dock, and Clean buttons down until the device make a beep sound. To reset Wi-Fi in Roomba Combo, open the cover and press the Reset button for 10 seconds.

How do you troubleshoot a Roomba?

a.    Press the Clean button to turn on your Roomba.

b.    Roomba battery must be full

c.    The connection of the device should be clean

Why is Roomba not moving?

Sometimes Roomba does not move because the front caster wheel before brushes encounters debris. When the debris is stuck in the wheel or around the axis, it will not move freely.

How do I get my Roomba to work?

You can start your Roomba manually or use your remote control. When you press Clean, you will hear a beep sound, and the Clean button will illuminate. Now press Clean again to start cleaning.

Can I pick up Roomba and move it?

You can pick up Roomba and move it.

How do I hard reset my Roomba?

Keep pressing and holding the Spot Clean, Home, and Clean button. The Clean button will lighten. Now release them. The Roomba will reset.

Our Verdict

There are a lot of causes for your Roomba not connecting to the Wi-Fi network. The issue might be with your router’s setting, internet connection, phone, or the device itself.

An ineffective device can be extremely unsatisfying, but I hope the tips given in this guide will help you find the problem before you call a technician to diagnose the vacuum.