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Robot Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of robot vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.



Reviews

4.1

197 reviews
5
(109)
4
(42)
3
(17)
2
(9)
1
(20)
  • Build Quality
    3.8 (20)
  • Value for Money
    3.3 (19)
  • Ease of Use
    3.9 (19)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.5 (19)
  • Product is used
    • Daily (8)
    • Several times a week (5)
    • Weekly (4)
    • Rarely (2)
  • Noise Level
    3.1 (19)
  • Pet OwnerYes (7) · No (12)
  • System Errors Occasionally (6) · Often (5) · Every time (4) · Never (3)
  • Ease of Programming / Scheduling
    3.7 (13)
  • Battery Life
    3.4 (19)
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Derk

DerkPerth

  • 6 reviews

Exceeded Our Expectations.

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This is the first and only robo sweeper we have purchased about 2.5 years ago. We were a bit weary about the life span so we purchased an extended replacement warranty from the seller also. Haven't needed the warranty as it is still going strong, hardy build and does a good job. We use for tiles only.

Date PurchasedFeb 2016
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Derk
That is fantastic to hear. You should try it on carpet, you will be amazed.
Kind regards iRobot

Tara

TaraMelbourne

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Great lil' guy

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I wouldn't want to run this lil' guy when I'm home due to the noise, but it's great to get the vacuuming done while I'm out and about. Does an excellent job on the carpets, sometimes it'll miss some things on tiles, but I usually just run it pretty frequently anyway.



Date PurchasedJan 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Tara
Thank you for reviewing the new Roomba R637. These are a great little device for cleaning the home. Even better that we can use them whilst we are out, saving us from the noise of vacuuming.
Kind regards iRobot

Gilly44

Gilly44Peel, WA

  • 16 reviews
  • 1 like

Perfect for me

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Date PurchasedJun 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
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Trud

TrudCairns

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Great for reducing housework

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This vacuum does a great job of picking up dog hair on polished wooden floors but it can scratch floors. I recently had a small rock is lodged in the unit and this resulted in many shallow scratches as I was at work when it was running and didn’t see the damage until I got home. The sensor works well and it docks itself perfectly if the recharging unit is stuck to the ground well - otherwise it just pushes the charging station around the floor.

Date PurchasedFeb 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Trud
iRobot are great for general cleaning of floors and we are sadden to hear that the pebble has lodged within the Roomba and subsequently marked your floor.
Kind regards iRobot

Ali

AliMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Lasted >4 years

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Battery life less now but can clean a whole room with one charge

Initially could do an hour or so, now perhaps 30mins
We've had it for 4 years now

Was handy for living in apartment and small spaces
But could usually clean a few rooms at a time with initially battery life.
Reasonable suction, good for hair
Not always predictable what's covered and not (especially on carpet).

Date PurchasedMar 2014
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Ali
It is awesome to hear you are still getting approx 30 mins from your 4 year old Roomba.
Kind regards iRobot

Kat

Kat

  • 5 reviews

Great

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Makes vacuuming so much more easier. You can set at timer ok it so that it vacuums and recharges whole at work or out. It is a little noisy but nothing that can’t be lived with. I find the brushes do get clogged up easily though which can be a bit annoying

Date PurchasedFeb 2016
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
l.cat

l.cat

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Dumb, dumber, dumbest.

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I had one in the office for about 3 months and i was so sick of it banging into my chair, my desk, the door, the thing had no sense of direction and the amount of times i nearly fell over it was ridiculous. Hopefully mine was just faulty i dont know but it was horrible, i thought these things had sense of direction?

Date PurchasedMay 2016
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Susan

SusanNorth Queensland, QLD

  • 8 reviews

If it dies, I'll be buying another

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Date PurchasedDec 2016
3 comments
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Susan
Susan
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Hi Susan
We are happy to help.
Kind regards iRobot

Jo

Jo

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

Excellent vaccum cleaner

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Due to an injury l am unable to vac the iRobot Roomba takes care of all of that and cleans the floors perfectly right into the corners and under tables. I have polished concrete floors and the iRobot scoots around vaccing with no problems at all. I am so happy with my new vac, l can even program it to do the vacuuming when l am out or whenever l like through WIFI. It is the best vac ever,

Date PurchasedMar 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Oh Jo, that is awesome to hear. We are glad the Roomba 690 is making your life easier after your injury.
If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1300 727 421.
Kind regards iRobot

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It sucks

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Worked about 6 months then called customer support that does NOT speak English and I was told to get a screw driver to work on the machine that is supposed to be under warranty??? The area that it is supposed to clean is only the bottom floor which is all tile and hard wood... maybe 1500 sq ft

Date PurchasedDec 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Don’t know how I kept the house clean without this thing

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‘Jerry’ our 630 is the best appliance I have in the house. Had him for about a year now and it’s still going strong. I was so surprised when I first used it on carpet and saw how much dust and pet hair it actually picked up that my Electrolux regular vaccum missed. I now vaccum once a week if that and I own 3 cats

Date PurchasedJun 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning Sumi
That is awesome to hear. Thank you for your review of our Roomba 630.
Kind regards iRobot

Julie Matthews

Julie MatthewsAireys Inlet, Victoria

Does a great job

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Great for the price. Does a good job on carpets as well. The suction/cleaning is so efficient I have to empty it on numerous occasions in the one battery run. I close doors so it ‘Harry’ does one room at a time. Quite loud so we put Harry on when we go out for our morning coffee etc. I like how he makes his way back to his charger when battery going flat.

Date PurchasedJan 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Julie
Thank you for your review of the Roomba 630. This is a great way of running this model, setting it up in individual rooms to get the most out of each cycle.
Kind regards iRobot

Big Tree

Big TreeHunter Region, NSW

  • 31 reviews

4 years of excellent service

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Date PurchasedFeb 2014
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Roaster

RoasterMelbourne

  • 5 reviews
  • 3 likes

Set And Forget

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This thing terrifies the cat but apart from that it is great.
I often forget we even own it and will see it going past the doorway going about its business.
We only use it in the lounge dining area with floorboards because that's where it does the best work. Of course its made for carpet too but you have to empty it way to ofet and it does a really good job on floorboards.
You still need to vacuum as always especially skirting areas but this does a great job of picking up crumbs and general everyday sprucing up.
Emptying out the dust is very easy and the construction quality is good.
Still use it all the time two years later so its definitely a good machine

Date PurchasedSep 2015
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Roaster
Thank you for your review of the Roomba 630. These are a great machine for maintenance cleaning.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected]
Kind regards iRobot

Alex R

Alex RSydney, NSW

  • 15 reviews

Good, but you have to move a lot of stuff out of the way

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Date PurchasedJul 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
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May

MaySydney

  • 5 reviews

Love this product

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I love this product. I have a large labrador retriever at home and his hair was everywhere. So I had to vacuum everyday before purchase Roomba. But Roomba does perfect job now then I can keep cleaning my house.
Only problem is Roomber stacks at TV and light cables and stop working sometimes..

Date PurchasedDec 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Val

Val

  • 3 reviews

He’s a hard worker!!!

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I love this as it makes me feel like I’m working! Surprisingly efficient. Sometime annoying as “he” zips past same piece of dust 20 times. I set him off and go do laundry. I like being around as I’ve a dog and he. An get stuck!! Love it. Use it one end if House and Dyson stick the other. Hardly take out big vacuum any more!

Date PurchasedApr 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning Val
Thank you for your review. These are great, but as the R630 doesn't have a navigation system it is possible it may miss areas whilst cleaning.
Kind regards iRobot

Tory

TorySydney

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Very happy with the purchase, use it everyday

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Save a lot of housework from vacumming, we use it almost everyday or every 2 days, and it can clean the floor very clean, it does not have too much noise, so can be used anytime you want. and clean up the dust tube also easy. highly recommended to everyone.

Date PurchasedAug 2016
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning Tory
Thank you for the positive review on the Roomba 630.
If you have any future questions, please contact us on 1300 727 421 or at [email protected]
Kind regards iRobot

ScR

ScRAU

  • 4 reviews

Genuine time saver - rarely have to vacuum manually

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Date PurchasedNov 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
MattR

MattRMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Awsome little helper

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I love my iRobot Roomba companion. It has great suction on carpet, lino, and our wood floor. Sometimes struggles with larger bits of rubbish which should be picked up manually anyway. It does a great job of looking after our rooms, and we just forget that it is there it is so quiet. I would definitely recommend these to a friend who wants to maintain a tidy upkeep.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
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Questions & Answers

Tony Bui

Tony Buiasked

Roomba 630

hi, I have IRobot Roomba 630. I've recently replaced the battery after that it only worked couples of time.
Then it suddenly said "charging error 1" when charging.
Can you please help me out with this issue, what does it means?
Regards
Tony

3 answers
1ozflyer
1ozflyer

Hi Tony, I would remove the battery and clean the internal contacts on the Robot as well as the battery terminals. Another potential issue could be the contacts on the charging unit and the robot, I would clean these also. Good luck

Tony Bui
Tony Bui

I already did them all but issue still
However when I borrow the battery from friend of mine, it’s working fine without issue.
I think there could be something wrong with my new battery. What do you reckon?

iRobot
IXL H.iRobot

Hi Tony, charging error 1 indicates that your Roomba 630 is unable to detect the battery. This often occurs when using non-manufacturer approved replacement parts. Please visit our online store at https://www.irobot.com.au/ for purchase of official iRobot parts with guaranteed Roomba compatibility. If your product issue persists, please contact our customer service team on 1300 727 421 for further assistance.
Kind regards, iRobot

Pam V.

Pam V.asked

Roomba 600 Series

why does my rumba miss some of the rooms in my house now? it didn't use to. i clean filter and brushes every time i use it.

1 answer
iRobot
IXL H.iRobot

Hi Pam,
Sorry to hear this. If your product is not speaking an error message, please try the following to resolve:
1. Reboot your product
2. Check your Roomba has sufficient battery to complete the room clean and return to the base. Your product may be too low on battery for this if the room is later in the cleaning cycle.
2. Ensure the room has adequate light for the robot to navigate. Dark rooms can be challenging for the iAdapt localization camera and can cause problems with navigation and coverage. Daylight or dim lighting is sufficient for Roomba to navigate effectively.
3. Wipe the clear window on the robot's top surface using a microfiber or soft cotton cloth that has been lightly dampened with water or a screen cleaning solution.

Please let us know if any of these steps resolved your question, or for further assistance contact our customer service team on 1300 727 421.

Kind regards, iRobot

MikeH

MikeHasked

Roomba 630

My Roomba 630 keeps saying move to a new location and press the clean button. I moved it and press the clean button but it just keeps on repeating the message. I’ve tried holding the two buttons for 10sec to reset but it keeps going back to the message. It was working fine before and when the message came up I moved it and pressed clean and it went. I don’t know what’s changed. Can you help me?

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