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Roomba Home App: Comprehensive Review of iRobot's Cleaning Companion

by iRobot

3.3
ANDROIDLifestyle
The Roomba Home app provides centralized control for compatible Roomba models, enabling scheduling, mapping, and customized cleaning routines. Designed for homeowners seeking automated cleaning solutions with detailed oversight capabilities.

Detailed Review

The Roomba Home application serves as the primary control interface for iRobot's compatible robotic vacuum models, specifically designed for Roomba 100, 200, 400, 500, and 700 series units manufactured after March 2025. This specialized app replaces the older iRobot Home (Classic) application for newer devices, positioning itself as a dedicated solution for modern Roomba owners seeking enhanced connectivity and control features beyond basic physical controls. Core functionality includes comprehensive robot management through start/stop commands, scheduling capabilities, and cleaning mode adjustments. The application's mapping system generates detailed floor plans of cleaned areas, while the smart detection system identifies frequently soiled zones based on historical cleaning data. Users can establish personalized cleaning routines that adapt to specific household needs, with the system learning from previous cleaning sessions to optimize future performance. Interface design follows modern Material Design principles with intuitive navigation and clear status indicators. Real-world usage patterns show most users engage with scheduling features daily while accessing mapping and history functions weekly. The live view functionality, which previously exhibited stability issues according to user reports, now provides real-time robot positioning and cleaning progress monitoring after recent software updates. User feedback indicates generally positive experiences with specific functionality improvements. Jeroen's June 25, 2025 review notes that previous issues with live view and cleaning history display have been resolved through software updates. Marcus Enriquez's July 5, 2025 review highlights appreciation for advanced features compared to the classic application. However, the 3.3 rating suggests some users may experience persistent issues not reflected in these specific testimonials. The application demonstrates strongest performance in scheduling reliability and mapping accuracy, though compatibility limitations represent a significant constraint for owners of older Roomba models or different product series. Ideal usage scenarios involve homeowners with compatible Roomba units seeking to automate cleaning routines while maintaining detailed oversight through mobile connectivity. The application succeeds as a specialized control solution within its narrow compatibility range but falls short as a comprehensive ecosystem management tool.

Key Features

  • Interactive home mapping generates detailed floor plans and allows room-specific cleaning preferences and zone targeting
  • Smart scheduling enables customized cleaning routines with time, frequency, and area-specific parameters for automated operation
  • Soil detection system identifies high-traffic areas through historical data analysis to prioritize cleaning where most needed
  • Live view functionality provides real-time robot positioning and cleaning progress monitoring during active sessions
  • Cleaning history tracking maintains records of past sessions with duration, coverage area, and efficiency metrics
  • Device status monitoring displays battery level, maintenance requirements, and operational status with alert notifications

Why Users Love It

Advanced mapping capabilities
Reliable scheduling system

Perfect for: Owners of compatible Roomba models seeking automated cleaning management

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Jeroen
Jun 25, 2025

I'm using this app in combination with the 205 dust compacter and side from a few nit-picks it's working just fine. The app used to have issues with displaying the live view of the robot and showing the cleaning history but this has been solved with a software update :)). Beyond that it has been working fine. The 205 perfectly follows it's schedules and cleans rooms in the order I put them in and it navigates efficiently. I think it's a solid performer.

Jeroen
Jun 25, 2025

I'm using this app in combination with the 205 dust compacter and side from a few nit-picks it's working just fine. The app used to have issues with displaying the live view of the robot and showing the cleaning history but this has been solved with a software update :)). Beyond that it has been working fine. The 205 perfectly follows it's schedules and cleans rooms in the order I put them in and it navigates efficiently. I think it's a solid performer.

Jeroen
Jun 25, 2025

I'm using this app in combination with the 205 dust compacter and side from a few nit-picks it's working just fine. The app used to have issues with displaying the live view of the robot and showing the cleaning history but this has been solved with a software update :)). Beyond that it has been working fine. The 205 perfectly follows it's schedules and cleans rooms in the order I put them in and it navigates efficiently. I think it's a solid performer.

Marcus Enriquez (Nova)
Jul 5, 2025

I love this app. I love all the features that I can do. I love it because it's like a power up from the regular app and my robot

Marcus Enriquez (Nova)
Jul 5, 2025

I love this app. I love all the features that I can do. I love it because it's like a power up from the regular app and my robot

App Details

Developer

iRobot

Platform

android

Rating

3.3

Last Updated

9/7/2025