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Rebooting your Roomba can quickly resolve simple issues. Alternatively, resetting your Roomba can help with more complex issues and help you remove the device from your account. We’ll show you how to do both, using the app and buttons on the device itself.
Should You Reboot or Reset Your Roomba Vacuum?
As we all know, things may not go as expected with any type of technology, even “smart” technology. For example, here are sometimes “smart” technology wasn’t so smart.
Your iRobot Roomba is no exception when it comes to the possibility of things going wrong. So what can you do to fix a problem?
When to Reboot Your Roomba Device
When in doubt, reboot. This goes for just about any hardware device or software application. Here’s an example of howrebooting can fix even a complex router.
You might try rebooting your Roomba as a first troubleshooting step before resetting. Rebooting can clear common errors and give your device a good refresh, as though giving it a good night’s sleep.
Reboot your Roomba if, for instance, the iRobot app consistently displays errors during operation. Additionally, if your Wi-Fi network is down and you cannot use the app, rebooting the device manually is an effective alternative. Rebooting it from the hardware device will clear its clock and give it a good refresh, but keep your custom settings intact, such as your iRobot schedule.
When to Reset Your Roomba Device
Resetting is a more drastic step that can take longer. It will factory reset your device. This means your Roomba software will be like it was new when you first took it out of its box.
Resetting can solve lots of problems, but you’ll have to customize your Roomba preferences again, and you may need to spend time updating the software.
You might consider resetting your Roomba to clear its navigation map before selling it. Your Roomba uses a map of your house to navigate the various rooms and hallways, the same way you’d use a map to navigate roadways, towns, and cities. If you choose to reset, it will clear the map from the Roomba’s software.
How to Reboot a Roomba Vacuum
An iRobot device doesn’t have a simple on/off switch, but there are a few ways you’re able to reboot. You can reboot the Roomba using buttons on the device, or you can use your iRobot app foriOSorAndroid.
How to Reboot a Roomba Device Using the App
Depending on your app version and iRobot model, these instructions may vary slightly.
How to Reboot a Roomba Vacuum Using the Device Buttons
For the Roomba s Series, i Series, j Series, and Braava jet:
For Roomba models with Dock and Spot Buttons:
Rebooting is a simple step, but fixing problems isn’t always so easy. If, after rebooting, your device is still having issues, try resetting it.
How to Reset a Roomba Vacuum
Ensure your Roomba and smartphone are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Think twice before you tap the finalFactory Reset Roombabutton, because it means all your settings will be lost, and you’ll have to set up your device again before using it. If you need help with any of these steps, you can always try visitingiRobot Supportpage.
That’s it! Both rebooting and resetting your Roomba can be a pretty simple way to solve problems, though resetting is recommended only to solve more complex problems when all else has failed.
