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Brand | iRobot |
Model Name | iRobot Roomba i7+ Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal (7550), Works with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors See more |
Special Feature | 10x Suction, Smart Mapping, Powerful Suction, Ideal for Pet Hair, Wi-Fi Connected, Works with Alexa, Carpets & Hard Floors, Recharges & Resumes See more |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 13.34"L x 13.34"W x 3.63"H |
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- COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR CLEAN - With Smart Mapping, your robot knows your kitchen from your living room, so you can decide where it cleans and when; With Keep Out Zones, your robot knows to avoid sensitive areas like pet bowls or play areas
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Suction power | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
For deep cleaning | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.7 | — | 4.3 |
Battery life | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | — |
For cleaning up hair | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | — | — | 4.8 |
Value for money | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | — | 4.3 | — |
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runtime | 75 minutes | 180 minutes | — | 240 minutes | 180 minutes | 90 minutes |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
battery average life | 75 minutes | 180 minutes | 60 days | 240 minutes | 180 minutes | 90 minutes |
compatible devices | Amazon Echo | Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Smartphones, Amazon Echo, Google Home | Amazon Echo | Amazon Echo |
weight | 3.38 kilograms | 7 kilograms | 15.25 pounds | 16.5 pounds | 23.6 pounds | 7 pounds |
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iRobot Roomba i7+ Features
Cleans up after you, & itself
Forget about vacuuming for months at a time with the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal that allows the i7+ to empty itself for up to 60 days.
Powerful performance
10x the Power-Lifting Suction & Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes that pull in dirt, debris, & pet hair from wherever it hides.
Guided by serious smarts
Intelligently maps & cleans an entire level of your home. With vSLAM navigation, i7+ maps your home to navigate in neat, efficient rows.
New App, New level of clean
From customizable routines to customizable maps, complete control is in your hands. Personalized cleaning suggestions help you stay ahead of messes.
Vacuums messes in the moment
Cereal on the floor? Cat knock over a potted plant? The i7+ can target specific areas within your rooms, like in front of the couch or under a table.
A clean unique to you
Learns from your cleaning habits to offer up customized schedules. Suggests extra cleanings when pollen count is high or during pet shedding season.
Complete control of your clean
With Imprint Smart Mapping, your robot knows your kitchen from your living room, so you can decide where it cleans & when.
Steer clear of objects
You can tell your robot to stay away from certain areas or objects with customizable Keep Out Zones.
Ideal for homes with pets
Unique Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes don't get tangled with pet hair. High-Efficiency Filter traps 99% of cat & dog dander allergens.
The dream team of clean
With Imprint Link Technology, the Roomba i7+ robot vacuum & Braava jet m6 robot mop team up to vacuum then mop automatically in perfect sequence.
Clean without lifting a finger
Through the iRobot Home app or your Google or Alexa voice assistant, simply tell your robot when & where you want it to clean – & consider it done.
Take out the dirty work
Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal holds 60 days of dirt, dust, & debris
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Brand | iRobot |
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Model Name | iRobot Roomba i7+ Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal (7550), Works with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors |
Special Feature | 10x Suction, Smart Mapping, Powerful Suction, Ideal for Pet Hair, Wi-Fi Connected, Works with Alexa, Carpets & Hard Floors, Recharges & Resumes |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 13.34"L x 13.34"W x 3.63"H |
Included Components | 1 Extra High-Efficiency Filter, 1 North American Line Cord, 1 Roomba® i7+ Robot Vacuum, 1 Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal, 2 Dirt Disposal Bags, 1 Extra Side Brush |
Filter Type | High-Efficiency Filter |
Battery Life | 75 minutes |
Voltage | 14.4 Volts |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Control Method | Voice |
Compatible Devices | Amazon Echo |
Form Factor | Robotic |
Item Weight | 7.44 pounds |
Manufacturer | iRobot |
ASIN | B07GNPDMRP |
Item model number | i755020 |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #23,445 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #34 in Robotic Vacuums |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Specific instructions for use | dual action, hard floor, carpet |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Warranty Description | 1 year limited. |
Batteries required | Yes |
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Vacuuming that fits seamlessly into your life. The i7+ learns your home and navigates to where the messes are, right when they happen—so you can effortlessly keep your floors clean. Just say to Google Assistant or Alexa voice assistant, “Tell Roomba to clean under the kitchen table” and consider it done. After each cleaning, the i7+ empties itself into Dirt Disposal bags that hold up to 60 days of debris so you can forget about vacuuming for months. Personalized cleaning recommendations and seasonal suggestions help keep floors clean year-round, and 10x the Power-Lifting suction* paired with self-emptying convenience help make life a whole lot easier. *(compared to the Roomba 600 series cleaning system) *(Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google is a trademark of Google LLC).
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Customers like the self-emptying feature of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They say it eliminates the need for frequent emptying. They also appreciate the ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with the robot getting stuck. Opinions are mixed on noise, performance, quality, mapping, and value.
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Customers find the robotic vacuum cleaner easy to use. They mention that the initial set up is quick and easy, the mapping feature is easy to understand, and the scheduling is easy through the app. They say it saves them time and makes their life easier.
"Setup: Setup was straightforward. Plug the base into the wall, and put the Roomba on the base...." Read more
"...5 out of 5-star rating and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a hassle-free and thorough cleaning solution.Epilogue..." Read more
"...This camera needs light, mind you. Out of the box is a very simple setup just plug in the base, set the robot in it, add the robot to the app...." Read more
"...I'm not interested in doing that - too time consuming with no guarantee of success...." Read more
Customers like the self-filling feature of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it eliminates the need for frequent emptying, which used to be messy and time-consuming. Customers also appreciate that the vacuum automatically empties itself at its docking station.
"...Lucky for me it runs, returns, and empties itself with no bugs." Read more
"...This eliminates the need for frequent emptying, a task that used to be messy and time-consuming...." Read more
"...I LOVE to just sit back and let her work. She empties herself, charges herself and vacuums so well that I need to dust less...." Read more
"...The key cons here are battery life, recharge time, the auto-empty base and getting stuck...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it vacuums great, helps maintain the floor clean, and is fairly quiet. They like the self-cleaning brush rolls and the cleaning patterns are becoming more regimented. However, others say that it's great on solid floors, less great on short pile carpet, and may not last very long. They also say that the vacuum is powerful but struggles on rugs with fringe.
"...at instructions on various YouTube site I found how easy it was to clean around wheels, clean single wheel in front of iRobot, to remove strings etc...." Read more
"...It doesn't keep us up, but it would probably be a bit annoying to watch a tv show in the same room as it...." Read more
"...First clean: The very first run through the house, it didn't pick up my dogs fur very well from the carpet...." Read more
"...With its automatic dirt disposal, Wi-Fi connectivity, smart mapping capabilities, and compatibility with Alexa, it's the ideal solution for tackling..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it never works. Some say that the main brush stopped functioning properly after about 5 months, and that it can't get into corners. Overall, opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...Regarding self-emptying...works good but VERY VERY load for 15-30 seconds while debris from robot into base is..." Read more
"...It is unfortunate that iRobot doesn't allow overnight or other long pauses (90 minutes max). I then started just doing mapping without cleaning...." Read more
"...Nothing malfunctioned or didn't work as advertised...." Read more
"...This system is great and ensures the floor doesn't get damaged. - The cleaning base - If you are looking at this i7+ it should come with a..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some say that it is well worth the money and worth the small amount of effort, while others say that they feel it is stupid expensive and a huge waste of time.
"...My dislikes? The i7 is really really stupid. It will drive up to something that is clearly in it's map, slow and stop before it hits it. Cool!..." Read more
"This Roomba is well worth the money. We have used a Roomba off and on for over ten years...." Read more
"...Roborock looks promising but their top end model is relatively expensive and doesn't have an auto-empty bin as of the date of this review...." Read more
"...The self emptying option is completely worth the extra cost...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mapping of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that they love the mapping and being able to set rooms and schedules to clean the house. They say it automatically mapped the entire house with the first use, producing a super accurate map of their floorplan. However, others say that the mapping is now incredibly laughable, and the map will have to be generated again. They also say that it's erratic and inefficient.
"...job cleaning, is pretty quiet while running, and has some nice features in the iPhone app...." Read more
"...With its automatic dirt disposal, Wi-Fi connectivity, smart mapping capabilities, and compatibility with Alexa, it's the ideal solution for tackling..." Read more
"...I should have it by 12/16/2020. Unfortunately, the map will have to be generated again (third time) but he assures me it will be a much smoother..." Read more
"...It mapped out the house perfectly early on. I've not had any problems with the app at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's very quiet compared to their old one, while others say that it is somewhat loud when it empties its dust bin.
"...There is a very loud suction noise for about 15 seconds and then its done. Imagine like a car wash vacuum starting up and that is the noise...." Read more
"...Once past the "problems" the I7+ does a good job cleaning, is pretty quiet while running, and has some nice features in the iPhone app...." Read more
"...battery - and I only use thei7 a couple times a month because it is so noisy and fails to actually clean..." Read more
"...Noise: As the Roomba runs around the house it's not excessively loud though it is noticable especially in a quiet house...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the stickiness of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it gets stuck and the only way to reset it is to physically push the button on. Some say that it never runs without getting stuck somewhere, such as behind a door or under a couch. It also tends to get stuck on rugs that are flat.
"...previous versions but we do have a rocking chair that it occasionally catches itself on...." Read more
"...If I use any host isolation the tablet can't see the vacuum and everything locks up...." Read more
"...I also found that I couldn't run it in the evenings as it made TV watching unbearable. That left me with running it during the night...." Read more
"...It just couldn't seem to make it up over the edges, it always got stuck, and the shag got tangled the rollers...." Read more
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So far, maintains 5 star rating.
The following is a summary of my experience with my new iRobot I7+
I bought this vacuum to replace my Neato Connected which was very good at cleaning but left a lot as far as reliability; in less than 5 years I had to have it repaired 3 times at a cost of almost $400. This for a relatively expensive robot. When the battery failed ($70.00) and the robot started not knowing where it was I decided enough is enough.
When I got the iRobot I followed installation instructions which were pretty straight forward, updated the software (again very easy), and then waited for it to fully charge. I then sent it out to clean my whole house (about 2200 sq ft). It ran for about a hour and then went back to base to recharge. I started up after charging and ran for another 10 minutes when it stopped with error message saying problem with dust bin on robot (not dustbin in base). One of nice things is that error message is displayed in iPhone app which also has a "Learn more" button which brings you to a little tutorial on how to resolve the problem. Followed instructions and cleaned the dust bin in the robot. Kind of a nice feature. Turned it back on and 5 minutes later same message. Did this several times and was about to just send it back but decided to give YouTube a try. Entered message text and got to video showing same stuff as Learn More but also said to take out the two brushes and clear anything there. Sure enough, there was a paper clip there which was stopping the brushes. Cleared the paper clip and it's been fine. Fault was with Learn More. With what appears to be a very user friendly function, I expected that anything there would tell me about ALL sources and resolutions regarding the problem so this was just an incomplete implementation of the facility.
Sent the iRobot to to clean my whole house a 3-4 times and it was still not able to put together a full view of the house so that I could use the map to tell it t clean just one area. After looking around a while a found an option in the iPhone app that says "Just go out an map the house without doing any actual cleaning" which allows the whole house to be mapped on one charge. Once that was completed I was able to see my house map and label rooms, adjust walls, etc. Once I had my house mapped I was able to: 1) name rooms 2) adjust walls between open rooms 3) create "cleaning areas" consisting of one or more rooms. Really a nice feature worth the upgrade from I3 to I7.
Just sent the robot out to clean just my bedroom and it started fine, went directly to bedroom, cleaned whole room, and then returned to base and emptied it's dust bin -- just as expected.
Oher things to watch out for:
1) Robot picked up small piece of paper (1.5"x2") and sucked it into it's bin. But when it went to base to be emptied the paper blocked the opening in robot which allows debris to be drawn into base. Robot threw another message and I was able to see the problem. Removed paper and all OK.
2) Regarding self-emptying...works good but VERY VERY load for 15-30 seconds while debris from robot into base is being processed. Would not recommend running this during the night; the noise will surely wake you up.
3) Dust bin in robot is very small compared to my previous Neato vacuum. If you do not get the I7+ with self-emptying base, depending on size of your house, you may have to empty bin multiple times. Of course, my Neato died a couple months ago so there was some accumulated dust and debris picked up in this first cleaning.
That's it for day one and two. Once past the "problems" the I7+ does a good job cleaning, is pretty quiet while running, and has some nice features in the iPhone app. Assuming I run into no further problems I'd recommend get the i7+ (no s much the I7 due to size of dust bin).
Day 2-7; no problems and my house is staying a lot cleaner than depending on me to sweep and dust.
Couple months later ... Had some problems with robot that were addressed via conversations with support team over three days -- who very very nice. After factory reset and full mapping run problems went away. One suggestion ... I was having t he robot clean the while house (2200 sq ft) in one pass which required a few stops for recharging. The result was that it sometimes did not make it back to charger or forgot where it left off. My solution was to have it clean 1/4 of the house each day for 4 days. Since doing that I've had no problems.
First clean: The very first run through the house, it didn't pick up my dogs fur very well from the carpet. It left it in clumps but wouldn't suction it up. Initially I was worried I spent $700 on something that couldn't even pick up the dog fur. But I ran it through the house 1 or 2 more times and gradually it picked up all the clumps. I think I just had so much fur at the beginning it couldn't pick it all up well. Once that initial clean up was done, it seems to pick up the fur really well. I also have long hair myself, and the Roomba will sometimes have my hair catch in the rollers. But it is very easy to remove the rollers and slide my hair off.
House Mapping: After 2 or 3 cleans and 2 more "practice runs" (letting the Roomba run around without suctioning to make it map faster) it mapped my house and I was able to designate rooms and establish "keep out" areas. I have 1 keep out area in the hallway where the dog food dishes are. When I specifically tell the Roomba to clean the bathroom it avoids the keep out area well. However if I do a full clean all it seems to ignore the keep out and ran into the water bowl. The Roomba comes with a little area sensor you can place to keep it out of certain areas and luckily I only have 1 area because it only comes with 1 sensor.
Battery: My house is a 1 bedroom 1 bath approximately 550 sqft. And about 60% of the floor is carpet. It will clean maybe half of the house before it needs to recharge for 1hr:30min to continue again. It finishes cleaning the whole house after charging once. It's not that big of a deal because it will resume automatically on is own after it's done charging. To clean the entire house with that hour and a half charging period is about 2.5 hours.
Scheduling: Because I'm worried my doggo will leave poop surprises I don't use the scheduling feature. I like to look at the floor, make sure I don't smell any surprises, and then have google tell the Roomba clean the house.
Noise: As the Roomba runs around the house it's not excessively loud though it is noticable especially in a quiet house. When it empties itself to the home base disposal it is very loud. But only lasts for a few seconds.
Suction: After that initial run it sucks up everything very well. Dust, fur, and hair. I didn't even realize how gross my carpet was till I looked inside the vaccum bag. Sometimes fur or hair will get stuck in the rollers but they're very easy to remove, clean, and put back
Overall: Overall I'm very satisfied with the Roomba. It required some modifications to my house (moving things and wires around to accommodate the Roomba path) but I think it was well worth it for the 0 effort vacuuming. Nothing malfunctioned or didn't work as advertised. Initially I was worried because there seemed to be so many comments about malfunctions but my friend had bought one and was happy with it so 8 decided to as well. Lucky for me it runs, returns, and empties itself with no bugs.
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A few things stand out right away compared to the older iRobot I use in my office. To start, the noise of the vac is a lot less...it's more than a buzz, but it's not sounding like industrial cleaning devices on my floors! Second, the battery seems to last longer; I can get almost an hour out of the i7+ while my older iRobot complains after about 20 minutes. Third, this one is a lot smarter: it remembers where it's cleaned and continues where it leaves off while running back to the base station to empty and recharge. Fourth, my older one keeps getting stuck hanging off a stair or wedged in a corner between furniture; this i7+ has not hung up on a step yet, and has managed to extricate itself from several tight spots. Lots of improvements!
As for the auto dirt disposal system, so far it's worked fantastically. Either under control of the app or the robot, the vac snuggles in to the charging station and a vacuum starts up (quite noisy compared to the robot...about the same as a regular vac) and sucks all the dirt from the robot dirt container into the bag in the upright unit. It takes about 15 seconds, and a quick inspection shows it does a really nice job of emptying the robot. every now and again you still need to go in and give the rollers a clean (especially if you have pets, like I do) and wash out the dirt bin, but I am doing that once every two to four weeks, which is fine. As for the dust bin in the receptacle, it tends to last about four weeks (the first house cleaning it filled in two days, but four dogs and a cat were the reason). I suspect without pets I would only replace the bag every month of two. The bag itself is a clever design with a sliding door to ensure you don't spray dirt all over when you remove the bag.
I've been really impressed with this i7+. Its' not caused one issue so far, and while that's too good to last, I'm delighted with the system. So much so that I'm considering a second for the other floor of the house. This isn't inexpensive, but when I think I pay office cleaning staff to do the same job vacuuming the floor, this pays for itself in a month! I've read lots of negative comments in posts here and elsewhere, but so far, I have zero to complain about.
Update: After two years, these i7s are still working perfectly. I have several s9+ too, and they are a pain to work with; they always jam, stop working, and report dirty sensors every day. The i7s just work, perfectly. I will be replacing my s9s with i7s. I can't recommend the i7+ enough!
The Wi-Fi connectivity is a game-changer. I can now control my vacuum from the comfort of my bed, turning cleaning into a spectator sport. I find myself cheering for my Roomba like it's competing in the Robot Olympics, especially when it bravely tackles pet hair tumbleweeds with the tenacity of a furball-seeking missile.
The self-emptying feature is the crown jewel. It's like having a personal butler whose sole purpose in life is to dispose of dirt and debris. I half-expect it to start curtsying every time it finishes a cleaning cycle. If only it could fold laundry, I'd nominate it for Vacuum of the Year. Five stars for making adulting feel less like a chore and more like a futuristic joyride! 🤖🏆
First the good: the mapping process on it is really quite amazing. Using the training feature kept battery life down and allowed it to map my house reasonably quickly. Within the last 5 days we've mapped the downstairs and upstairs. It cleans my hardwood floors really well and the carpet looks great too. All in all it does what I wanted it to do.
The bad: it started squeaking loudly a couple of days ago. At first we thought it was something caught around one of the wheels so we tried all of the cleaning stuff recommended online. But the squeaking seems deeper in the machine. The machine still works but the squeaking is ridiculously annoying.
I called customer service today. The guy tried to help, he really did, but it was no help at all. First he wanted me to let him hear the noise but the noise was so high pitched it didn't translate over the phone. So we tried a video chat. No help either; he couldn't hear it. So then I was to upload a video. Going to upload the video on the page he provided gave me an error because .mov files were not allowed. Fine. He called me back and told me to try again. So I sent a picture of the error since it didn't suddenly allow that file type. To work around that I threw my video on dropbox. He calls me back again, but didn't see the dropbox link. Finally he sees the link but at first doesn't hear the squeal. Then hears the squeal so suggests I return to Amazon. This is annoying for a few reasons: it is just the robot malfunctioning, not the base, so now I have to package the item up, return to amazon, repurchase, and redo the whole thing? That's crazy. I say so, so he goes to his training team to see if they can help. Apparently they all decide that it is something caught in the suction. Only problem? The video was a training run, not a vacuuming run, so the machine is actually not suctioning at all.
Back to square one: I am supposed to return it to amazon. It makes me a little leery of buying an almost $1000 vacuum from a company that does not adequately service its warranties. I, as the customer, should not have to repackage the whole thing, return it, and repurchase it. What should have happened? They should have sent me a new robot and I should have sent this robot back. End of story.