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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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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 |
Surface Recommendation | Carpet, Hard Floor, Tile, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl, Marble |
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 |
Controller Type | google_assistant, vera, amazon_alexa |
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 |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Voltage | 14.4 Volts |
Item Weight | 3.38 Kilograms |
Capacity | 60 days |
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 |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,814 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #11 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 plus 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 plus 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 or its affiliates. Google is a trademark of Google LLC).
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Alexa integration | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Suction power | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Battery life | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 |
For deep cleaning | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | KStore Outlet | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd | Heritage Maples LLC |
surface suggestion | Carpet, Hard Floor, Tile, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl, Marble | Hard Floor, Carpet, Wood, Tile | Carpet, Marble, Wood, Tile, Upholstery | Carpet, Marble, Wood, Tile, Upholstery | Carpet, Hard Floor, Tile, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl, Marble |
runtime | 75 minutes | 180 minutes | 180 minutes | 180 minutes | 75 minutes |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
battery average life | 75 minutes | 180 minutes | 240 minutes | 180 minutes | 75 minutes |
compatible devices | Amazon Echo | Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones | Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones | Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones | Amazon Echo, Google Home |
weight | 3.38 kilograms | 15.43 pounds | 17.9 pounds | 28.4 pounds | 3.38 kilograms |
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Customers like the ease of use of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They say the initial set up is quick and easy, and the app is easy to use. They are also satisfied with the self-emptying feature. However, some customers dislike charging and stickiness. Opinions are mixed on mapping, noise, quality, and value.
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Customers find the robotic vacuum cleaner easy to use. They say the initial setup is quick and easy, and the mapping feature is easy to understand. They also say the scheduling is easy through the app, and it has made their life easier with little to no maintenance needed.
"...It simply goes around her.I love the mapping feature and it’s ease of use. It mapped my laundry room and dining room as one area...." 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
"...The biggest thing about the i7+ is the autonomy and the need for no intervention!..." Read more
"...I'm not interested in doing that - too time consuming with no guarantee of success...." Read more
Customers like the self-emptying feature of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it eliminates the need for frequent emptying, a task that used to be messy and time-consuming. They also appreciate that it empty itself at its docking station.
"...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
"...This eliminates the need for frequent emptying, a task that used to be messy and time-consuming...." Read more
"...The self-emptying was a Bonus. I didn't have to have that until I 'knew what I didn't know.' We finally decided to take the chance...." Read more
"...The key cons here are battery life, recharge time, the auto-empty base and getting stuck...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it vacuums well, cleans beautifully, and is able to vacuum low pile carpet. They also appreciate the self-cleaning brush rolls, automatic dirt disposal, Wi-Fi connectivity, and smart mapping capabilities. However, others say that it's great on solid floors, less great on short pile carpet, and that the mop function misses whole sections of the floor.
"...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 vacuums so well I have not gotten out my big Dyson one time since I've purchased it. I can't tell you how much time I have saved...." Read more
"...Another observation is that it struggles on rugs with fringe; this is not a new issue but excludes some areas for me...." Read more
"...She just looks at it and won’t move. The vacuum doesn’t keep trying. It simply goes around her.I love the mapping feature and it’s ease of use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some say it's worth the money if you have pets with long shedding hair, and a perfect buy. Others say it is not worth it, an absolute waste, and stupid expensive.
"...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
"...The self emptying option is completely worth the extra cost...." 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
"This Roomba is well worth the money. We have used a Roomba off and on for over ten years...." 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 the mapping is accurate and detailed, while others say that it is incredibly laughable and simple.
"...job cleaning, is pretty quiet while running, and has some nice features in the iPhone app...." 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
"...It simply goes around her.I love the mapping feature and it’s ease of use. It mapped my laundry room and dining room as one area...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's more quiet than expected, while others say that it is somewhat loud when it empties its dust bin.
"...battery - and I only use thei7 a couple times a month because it is so noisy and fails to actually clean..." 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
"...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
"...They should also advertise this thing as being near silent. It's just like having a fan on in the background (think white noise)...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stickiness of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it gets stuck if they leave things on the floor. Some say that it complains about its bumper being stuck. They also say that the vacuum never runs without getting stuck somewhere. Some mention that the robot tends to get stuck on rugs that are flat.
"...If I use any host isolation the tablet can't see the vacuum and everything locks up...." Read more
"...previous versions but we do have a rocking chair that it occasionally catches itself on...." 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
"This is a low profile vacuum that i wish had a little more suction but it does the job, i havent tried the mop option yet...." Read more
Customers have issues with the charging of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it always has trouble charging, takes so long to charge, and doesn't dock correctly. Some customers also say that the filters seem to plug up super fast.
"...Regarding self-emptying...works good but VERY VERY load for 15-30 seconds while debris from robot into base is being processed...." Read more
"...think the mapping process has too much repetition and could be optimized to complete faster...." Read more
"...The bigger problem is that it takes HOURS to recharge, so depending on when you start your cleaning run, this thing could quite literally run all day..." Read more
"...After setup, initial mapping. It's slow and unintelligent...." 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!
I love that this appliance arrives ready to use. The bag is mounted in the home base, the filters are installed, even the rotating brush is already in place. It's basically: unpack, position it, install the app and tell it to Go. I cannot think of any devices of this complexity that are that easy to get going with. Major props to iRobot for this terrific startup experience.
I love how quickly and easily this thing has integrated into my household. After a couple of mapping runs and tweaks to the map to add Stay Away zones, I added a daily schedule to have it visit all the rooms on the ground floor and then more or less forget all about it. It wakes up every day, zooms around the place, thoroughly sweeps up the kitchen, dining areas and hallways--avoiding the curious cats--and puts itself way.
No more annoying random fluff and little particles lying around. No more guilting myself, "I should really get out the vacuum cleaner and tidy this except I'm too busy right now".
I haven't tried out the mopping feature yet, but I fully intend to. But even without that this is a fantastic device that I should have installed several years ago.
So wins and losses between the Roomba i7 and Shark IQ
The Roomba can work in darkness. The Shark IQ requires a well lit room. This is a bigger deal than most think. Roomba wins here.
The Roomba app connects quickly and the unit will immediately go to the area you tell it to clean. The Shark app is terrible. Will often lose the floor map and I have to redo it. Instructions to go clean a certain room doesn't always work and when it does, it's 5 minutes later. Roomba wins again HANDS DOWN on the app. This is my biggest frustration with the Shark.
The Shark IQ will sometimes get lost. It won't know where it is in the floor map and will have problems going back to its base. The Roomba has not shown this symptom so far. Roomba wins.
The Roomba is just a tad thicker than the Shark IQ. The Shark IQ can fit under our computer desk, but not the Roomba. Maybe not be an issue for you, but the Shark wins here.
The Shark has a physical switch on the side and it often turned itself off by rubbing against wall door stops. No such problem with the Roomba. Roomba wins.
The Roomba requires virtual wall devices to create no-go zones. They're costly and none come with the unit. The Shark IQ requires magnetic strips that are very inexpensive, can be cut to length, but can look weird on your floor depending where you lay them. However, you can draw no-go zones in the Roomba app. It can be tricky, but it's doable in the app. For the Roomba, I am able to set a no-go zone around the Christmas tree (while it's there) and it works. Roomba wins in my book.
Parts for the roomba (replacement rolls, filters, etc) are available everywhere. The Shark doesn't have as big of a parts market where I live. Roomba wins.
The Roomba's base need a bag that you have to replace when full (Comes with two). The Shark IQ just has a bin that you empty therefore no need to buy bags. Shark IQ wins.
So far the Roomba wins my vote. The app connects, works and the Roomba will go clean where I tell it to without delay. The Shark will start a generic clean and get the instruction to go in the Kitchen 5-10 minutes later. Sometimes the command just doesn't get to it. And the Shark app takes a long time to connect.