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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

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197 reviews
5
(109)
4
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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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Awesome robot minion

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Very happy with this - this is our first robot vacuum and it does very well on our pine floors and carpets. If you watch it the first run you can figure out things it will get stuck on (such as very thin cords or occasionally thin woven carpet edges), and remove these obstacles. Pretty impressed by how well it gets over some raised bits of the floor at room entries (as you get sometimes in queenslanders).

Date PurchasedDec 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning Ona
Thank you for the positive review of the new Roomba R637.
If you have any future questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Kind regards iRobot

backobeyond

backobeyondNT

  • 8 reviews
  • 15 likes

Great little beast

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This works well on bare lino and seems to rarely get stuck anywhere.
I have a big area and it seems to cope well so far.
Not noisy. Picks up dirt ok but will probably struggle with full size bugs and humidity making everything sticky.
Instructions were deciphered by 80 year old so must be fairly user friendly.



Date PurchasedDec 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Chuckles01

Chuckles01Brisbane

  • 5 reviews

Love it!

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I think it’s the 630 model not 100%sure.
Anyway I love it! It was given to us from my brother in law. I put mine on everyday. We have a household of 5 including a toddler who’s in and out constantly so our white tiles get extremely messy! We also have a newborn so I don’t have time to vacuum daily so this is perfect. The read why I gave it 4 * was because the little brushes on the side have come off other than that it’s great!

Date PurchasedAug 2016
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
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KathleenP

KathleenPAU

  • 8 reviews
  • 5 likes

Very disappointing

published
Date PurchasedJan 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Lisa

LisaSydney, NSW

  • 9 reviews
  • 11 likes

I LOVE this thing

published
Date PurchasedJan 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning Lisa
Thank you for the glowing review of the Roomba 630. You have explained how it works to a tea.
If you have any future questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards iRobot

Mum of 3

Mum of 3Brisbane

  • 5 reviews

My new best Friend

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This is awesome. Perfect to turn on at end of the day. I either use it in living and close bedroom doors or put it in a bedroom and close the door as it doesn’t cover k whole house. But does carpets and tiles fine :) just have to block off beer my couch as she tends get stuck under :)

Date PurchasedAug 2013
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Arun

ArunSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Horrible performance and bad warranty service

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Hardly used irobot decided to not work. Used it for few weeks for very light cleaning and it started to get jammed totally unusable. Went to good guys and contacted the distributor in Australia for this product. No help just took the robot in for service and saying it can take 4-6 weeks enjoy !. Now how do i clean my house - what a terrible product to go bad hardly any use and company offered no help. Totally unacceptable for a product this expensive this is not expected. DO NOT BUY

Date PurchasedNov 2017
3 comments
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Arun
Arun
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning Arun
Thank you for getting back to us. I can see we are chancing up wiht the Good Guys the whereabouts of your Roomba and will advise ASAP.
Kind regards iRobot

michelle

michelleMurray Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Terrible warranty service from Harvey Norman and IXL Direct

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I have now been unfortunate to have had 2 of these and again the second one has failed after 6 months
DO YOUR SELF A FAVOUR DO NOT BUY ONE
Contacted store of purchase not interested and contacted IXL direct not interested
Now I have to go thru Christmas and into new year without a vaccum

Date PurchasedMay 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
RSLiu

RSLiuSydney

  • 6 reviews

Excellent cleaning, manages most carpets, does corners: my best household assistant

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Efficient and effective for dust on floors and carpets that are not too thick. Can handle the top of stairs (doesn't fall) and gets into corners. I do go over corners again with a cloth, but for regular cleaning this is my favourite household assistant. We don't have pets so haven't tried it with dog or cat fur. Brilliant to keep dust allergies at bay.

Date PurchasedMay 2013
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon RSliu
Thank you for your positive review of the Roomba 630. These are a great little maintenance vacuum
If you have any future questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected]
Kind regards iRobot

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Kent Taylor

Kent TaylorNairne

  • 4 reviews
  • 6 likes

The greatest invention ever

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This is the greatest thing ever. If you have pets, this is the answer to all your problems. Very easy to use and will save you so much time cleaning. Great product. Press the button before I go to work each day and come home to a clean house. It's the kind of thing that once you have one, you don't know how you lived without it.

Date PurchasedJul 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Kent
Thank you for the glowing review of the Roomba 630. I couldn't have said it better myself.
If you have any future questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1300 727 421.
Kind regards iRobot

Chopper

ChopperAirlie beach

  • 2 reviews

Use as a door stop.

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Date PurchasedDec 2015
3 comments
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Chopper
Chopper

At what cost to us and what about the new battery we paid for, which was useless?

iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning Chopper,
If you would please contact us directly at [email protected] with your ref: C0147919 we will discuss this with you further.
Kind regards iRobot

Andrew

AndrewMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 3 reviews

very Happy

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My Daughter has a dog that loses plenty of hair this drove me crazy was forever vacuuming have timber floors and tiled bathroom toilet area best purchase i have ever made just switch it on and let it do its job is so good at picking up the dog hair and whatever else it can pick up really do love it

Date PurchasedSep 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Hjw

HjwLaunceston, TAS

  • 6 reviews

Excellent robot vacuum!!

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I have a one bedroom unit which makes this vacuum perfect as it can do it in one full charge. I haven’t had to manually vacuum since I got it 3 months ago. Reaches spaces I can’t easily (under bed and under tv unit). It is recommended to empty it a couple of times as it does pick up a lot and once full it will leave bits behind. Bit noisy but works so well that it doesn’t bother me! Highly recommended!

Date PurchasedSep 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Calla

CallaMelbourne

  • 3 reviews

Very Good, a bit noisy

published
Date PurchasedJan 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Demi

DemiSydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 8 reviews

Excellent for picking up Pet hair

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Very happy with the 630 model, I have timber,carpet,and Vinyl floors the iRobot is great on all surfaces but struggles a little on a long shag pile mat .
Great for picking up dog hair, iRobot Roomba is more a sweeper so you cant replace your upright vacuum with this machine as it can only clean floors,
The 630 does not come with a remote control and I dont think it is necessary .

Date PurchasedSep 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
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Fea

FeaInvercargill, New Zealand

  • 5 reviews

Excellent Entry Level Roomba 2017

published
Date PurchasedNov 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Jen

JenInverell

  • 6 reviews
  • 7 likes

Awesome addition to the family

published
Date PurchasedJul 2015
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Candyl

CandylSydney

  • 8 reviews
  • 5 likes

Best robot vacuum cleaner

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As a mum, vacuum floor is not a enjoyable work for me. Since I purchased this vacuum cleaner, my life is much easier that I could just turn on the button and let the machine complete flooring for me while I look after my baby. The machine can pick up small dust which is not visible clearly and keep floors clean all the time. I highly recommend this machine for any busy mums.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Candyl
Thank you for your review of the Roomba 630. These are a great little device to help out round the home. Especially for new parents and people like myself that HATE Vacuuming.
Kind regards iRobot

Nick

NickWestern Australia, 6112

  • 9 reviews

Partially getting the job done but couldn't ask for more

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I bought this iRobot Roomba 630 from Harvey Norman for $504 including product care in June 2017, mainly because I thought I wouldn't have time to vacuum the house. it does get to a certain area of the house but it's limitation is definitely all the corners, under the dining table and carpet. Reasonable capacity and I wish there was a timer feature for this model, can't ask for more for this model. It can be quite noisy as well but that's how a vacuum like I guess.

Date PurchasedJul 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot
Lauren M

Lauren MLake Albert

  • 5 reviews

Love it!

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My partner purchased this for me before I had our son (via cesarean) I've found it to be quite efficient and does a very good job of vacuuming. It can be a little bit loud but I'll usually turn it on before I leave the house.
We have hard floors so I don't know that this would work so well on carpet. The suction is surprisingly good as long as you empty it prior to turning it on or straight after.
The Roomba isn't too bulky but I think it would work best in a minimalist house. I find it quite annoying when it bumps in to furniture so I often keep it only to our loungeroom.

Date PurchasedNov 2016
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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