As one of the best cheap Roombas, the Combo j5 offers the rare trio of smart mapping, mopping, and small obstacle avoidance — ...

iRobot recognized this, and added a hacker friendly serial port to later model Roombas ... likely double the Roomba’s runtime, but it does come at a cost. Roomba’s original charge dock ...

Learn more Editor's note May 2024: iRobot has discontinued the Roomba i3+ EVO ... If you're going to buy a robot vacuum, get this model. Pros: Outstanding carpet cleaning, great hardwood cleaning ...

The method to reset your Roomba varies depending upon which model you own, so if you're in doubt, check your user guide. But most Roomba models (such as S, I, and 900 Series versions) can be reset ...

8, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST This review has been updated with a section offering specifics on the original Roomba j7+, which is ... Shark's newest AI Ultra model omits small obstacle avoidance but ...

Our top pick overall is theiRobot Roomba j7+, a mighty but compact, self-emptying model with stellar object avoidance. To seamlessly transition from hard floor to carpets, we chose Roborock’s Q5 ...

This can be quite the hassle, especially if you’re not home, which is why I always recommend getting a self-emptying model, if possible. The Roomba j9+ has a self-emptying dustbin, and its base ...

Roomba hacks have died off since then ... In his closet of ancient technology, [Mike] had a Tandy 102, a slightly upgraded TRS-80 Model 100 that could easily drive a serial port at 19.2k.

And right now, you can save big on a model that ... the iRobot Roomba i5 Robot Vacuum and Mop is currently available at Amazon for just $199, marked down from its original price of $350.