iRobot Roomba Combo Review

iRobot Roomba combination adapts to your Revolutionize Cleaning with iRobot Roomba J7! routine and suggests programs that are right for you. Smart mapping, automatic schedules and Clean While I Am Away are a few of the meticulously curated iRobot OS features.

The iRobot app allows you to review images of objects that the Combo j7+ captures to understand which areas it should avoid (lamp cords, for example). You can also modify your map by drawing specific areas that the robot should avoid.

Vacuuming

The Combo Essential features a powerful 4-Stage Cleaner that vacuums and mops in one step. This unit can reach areas that are hard to reach, like under the couch. It employs smart navigation to methodically clean in neat rows for wall-towall cleaning and to prevent falling down steps, while sensors assist navigate around furniture. Additionally, its Clean Base Auto-Fill Dock empties debris for up to 60 days, and refills the liquid for an auto-Revolutionize Cleaning with iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ that is more durable than the competition. It’s also compatible with more cleaning products than any other 2-in-1.

The roomba-based combination is an effective mop, however it is lacking some of the more sophisticated features that make Roomba j7+ an outstanding sweeper. It shifts from sweeping to mopping when it detects the presence of a damp surface. A small robot arm lifts the combo water tank/dustbin, and when you press a button on the side of the cleaner the new pad slides into the tank and is ready to go.

It was able to navigate well even when the route was not clear. It’s not the most efficient at avoiding obstacles, however it was pretty quick to identify and maneuver around larger objects like socks and toys that get in its way.

The app allows you to alter your schedule. You can create a specific cleaning path and create Keep Out Zones (or Clean Zones) that will direct the robot in the right direction. It also displays an overview of the tasks it has done and its health status. You can also pair it with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant enabled devices for voice control. iRobot’s smart platform also automatically updates Combo’s software and incorporates new features and capabilities in real time.

Mopping

Roomba Combo j7+ robot vacuum and mop provides you with a powerful hands-free clean with its unique 2-in-1 capabilities. It’s the best choice for dirt and dust pick up on carpet and hard floors, with three levels of suction power and automatic carpet Boost. It also offers our most efficient mopping solution with SmartScrub.

The iRobot Roomba combo vacuums and cleans your home on a schedule, whenever you want, wherever you’d like, with no manual intervention. Simply press the button on your iRobot Home App or say “Hey Google,” “Hey Alexa” or “Ok Google” to start cleaning.

It uses Imprint Smart Mapping to learn your floorplan, allowing you to instruct it to mop the areas you prefer, at any time you’d like. You can also instruct your robot which areas to clean or avoid by using custom Keep out Zones. iRobot OS updates automatically, so that your robot is always ready to tackle new tasks and keep your home looking great.

The powerful 4-Stage Clean System removes dirt and debris with the most powerful motors of any 2-in-1 robot. Advanced navigation and 2 cleaning passes guarantee a wall-to-wall clean and no trace left to be left.

When it’s time to mop your floor your robot automatically switches to MOP mode. It then uses its special Microfiber Pad to clean up wet messes like pet footprints, smudges and spills. SmartScrub powered by iRobot OS applies consistent pressure to deep scrub tough messes. It also learns from previous cleaning missions. It focuses on rooms that are more dirty and adjusts settings such as suction and scrubbing intensity. The Clean Base auto-empties debris and refills the tank for 30 days of hands-free cleaning, and it’s compatible with the majority of compatible cleaning solutions.

Object Detection

iRobot combination robots automatically detect and avoid objects like tables, couches, stairs, chairs as well as pet toys, laundry hampers and other household clutter. They also use sensors to recognize carpets and rug. They then adjust their cleaning settings in response to the recognition, helping to avoid wet messes. They also have an automatic dirt sensor that informs the robot when it is time to stop and resurface for further cleaning.

With Smart Mapping, Roomba maps your home 7x faster, identifies rooms to begin targeted cleaning sooner and customizes Keep Out Zones and Clean Zones. The app or voice commands paired with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant will direct Roomba to specific rooms and areas.

Roomba is able to detect and avoid more than 80 common objects, including shoes, power cords backpacks, socks pet toys toilet bowls, kitty litter boxes, and other floor dangers. In addition, with Precision Vision Navigation, your IRobot Combo j7+ can identify and eschews solid pet waste.

With iRobot OS, you can view the history of your robot’s cleaning including maps and image data. You can choose the Dirt Detective option to prioritize cleaning the most soiled areas first. You can also look up an estimate of the time frame to determine how long the robot will be in your home. iRobot OS also sends you thoughtful suggestions like extra cleaning schedules for the pet shed season. Of course when you use any smart home device that collects and manages data on your space, you have to be comfortable with the idea of giving away personal information. In our tests, we’ve inquired of each company whose products we examine about security measures for this sensitive data. iRobot says that it doesn’t sell customer data and has outlined its Privacy Principles on its website.

Navigation

The Roomba Combo makes use of Imprint Smart Mapping to map and learn about your floor plan. It will then modify the map as needed. You can map a room and then set the cleaning preferences from the iRobot App. The Roomba will clean the area automatically during future missions. Roomba offers Dirt Detective which automatically prioritizes your dirtiest areas for the most frequent mopping or vacuuming. Its PrecisionVision Navigation can recognise and avoid items like charging cables socks, shoes, and pets toys. This is a great feature that could help you save time when you’re trying to get a certain job done.

Battery Life

The Combo j7+ is powered by an efficient lithium-ion battery with plenty of capabilities for cleaning your home. Its water and dust bin tank hold a total of 400 and 200 ml respectively, and the robot has a high-efficiency filtration system to collect dirt particles and prevent them from resurfacing on your floors. It is compatible with the iRobot application and voice assistants so you can control it from your smartphone or other devices.

The Combo J7+ is also able to capture images of objects to help it keep them from being damaged on subsequent cleaning runs. iRobot, however, chose not to include automatic mop pad cleaning, something that we’ve seen in the past with high-end robotic cleaners. This isn’t a major issue, but it would have been nice to see this feature on the Combo J7+. The Combo j7+ has an outstanding warranty and is easy to use.