Customers enjoy the Roomba 405 for its excellent cleaning performance, particularly its mopping capabilities, and its effective navigation and fast mapping features. The Roomba is also praised for its ease of use, strong suction power, and good battery life. However, some customers have noted that the Roomba can be a bit loud, and a few have experienced connectivity issues and feel that its object detection could be better.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
is very fast and does things quickly and good .
We used to have another brand, but it didn't mop well and took a long time to vacuum.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello RicardoS, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're happy to hear your excitement for our products!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the product!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It works extremely well, the app makes it easy to setup the room and get the automation schedule working
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello ChrisT, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're happy to hear your excitement for our products!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Works as expected. The icing on top is the customer service from best buy and iRobot
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello JustinF, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba 405 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does in an hour what use to take me 2 hours.
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The roomba takes all the work out of vacuuming. The app took a little to get used to, but allows for some great features to really compliment the device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Roomba
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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The roomba cleans our house great. Picks everything up but you still need to observe the room so it doesn't get stuck picking up a wrapper.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba 405 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Keep your home clean
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing cleaning tool. Wish I got it earlier. So helpful.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Ease of use, Navigation
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Upgrade - Classic to Premium
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In the box is the Roomba, the docking station that includes a clean water/dirty water bin and vacuum bag dispenser, power cord, tray for the Roomba to dock to the docking station, Safety and Warranty Guide.
Disclaimer – this is my first “premium” iRobot product. I do currently own a classic iRobot that has a detachable mop pad tray and vacuum tray. My upstairs level is completely laminate hardwood floors and this is where the Roomba will be used.
First Impression – I love the design and packaging of this product. The packaging is great because there were no gaps between the products and everything is cardboard, so I can take it to the recycle center to recycle. There is also a VERY simple quick start guide. I love the design because everything is labeled. The clean water section has a filled in water drop symbol and the dirty water section has a water drop with lines through it. When you open the docking station, there is a bag on the right and an extra bag on the left.
The setup was extremely easy and ANYONE can setup and use the included app. (Yes, you have to download a new app if you don’t already own a “premium” iRobot product.) Once I was done with setup, my classic iRobot was listed on the app with my new product and it gave me a disclaimer that my old product is not included on this app because my old product is a classic iRobot.
I would like to add to be patient with the app. Sometimes it will get hung up and a simple closing the app and restarting worked for me.
The iRobot itself can be a little quirky as well, so just keep in mind to pick up cords because if you are using the mop part of the vacuum, as the mop pads will get caught on cords and pop off. If your notifications are on, then the app will tell you when something is wrong for you to go and fix it. The only downside to this is if I decide to run the Roomba at night, I won’t know something is wrong until in the morning. Also, the app is basically the same as the Roomba maps out your space with an added perk, there is an automation setting where you can schedule routines by day/time or smart home trigger.
The Roomba did get a good amount of dirt and debris off of the floors and I am embarrassed to say that the vacuum bag was 1/3 full after the initial use. I would also like to note that there is a piece sticking up (ClearView™ LiDAR) on the Roomba that may not allow the machine to get under smaller spaces but it does guide the Roomba in cleaning.
I would also like to note the cleaning cycle where the Roomba cleans the disk mop heads can be a little noisy. I have placed this particular device in the living room which is a few doors down from my bedroom, so this is not a deal breaker for me. The room next to the Roomba may hear it but my daughter wears noise headphones, so it shouldn’t bother her as well. Also, the Roomba does have another setting in the app for routine cleaning and drying of the pads. There is an extra set of pad as well. There is a space where the vacuum bags go and I just slide mine beside the section where the extra bag is.
Overall, I really love this product and it is a great upgrade to my previous Roomba. I would definitely purchase again and recommend to friends and family.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 405. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good robot cleaner
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
While the vacuum itself performs well, the small water tank capacity is disappointing. And it's more difficult to use than the Ecovacs app I used before.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Roomba Plus
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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This product took some time to figure out. But once we did, it is great to have.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great worker bee vacuum/mop!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Works great so far! Only issue right now is the tank empties very quickly so it is limited to how much it can clean but otherwise floors look great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Superior Machine
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Awesome machine, one month in and absolutely no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better functionality but very pricey comparatively
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This is my fourth Roomba. The others didn’t work so well out of the box and lasted less than 2 years before we gave up on them. This model worked beautifully and my floors have never been cleaner.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Slurp daddy
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Absolutely love this thing .it does a great job with vacuum and with mop . It’s very thorough and puts perfect lines in the carpet and no streaks on our very touchy hardwood floors .
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Moprah Winfrey!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Best investment ever. Took a minute to figure out the set up for the home base, watched some videos how to use app.. rest is easy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
roomba
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works great, quick delivery A+++ always easy and always simple process
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iRobot Team
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba 405 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
ain't broken yet
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Haven't really used long enough for a review. It ain't broke yet. lol
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good robot vacuum
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great product. I love how easy and comfortable to use this robot vacuum with the application.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Great product. Does exactly what I want it to do..
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iRobot Team
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba 405 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Navigation
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best Mopping Robot I've Used, Not Without Flaws
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There is a lot to like in this floor cleaner and a couple things to fault with it. This is not the first vacuum, nor the first mop I've tried. I will say it's the best mopping robot I have tried in terms of ease of use, operation, and functionality.
Pros:
1. Self-cleaning with water tanks for clean and dirty water. Fill up the clean, empty the dirty, and you're not limited to a small tank on the mop you have to keep messing with. Great feature.
2. The vacuuming portion uses rubber rollers so it does a good job of picking up larger pieces of debris instead of just pushing it around.
3. The mopping portion has rotating pads that do a good job of "mopping" and get pretty close to the corners. Not a lot of untouchable spaces.
4. The intelligent mapping feature is high impressive. You set it on a mapping run and you can watch it as it builds the map. Afterward, you can modify the rooms to your liking to keep it within bounds without using any other hardware. I tested it and it is highly accurate.
5. It doesn't mindlessly wander within the room to clean, it approaches it methodically. You can watch the path it takes and see how efficient it is.
6. If you add something to the room, it is smart enough to map around it, but not modify the map permanently. If you move that item, it'll clean the space without remapping.
Cons:
1. It's big so you have to have the right location to store the dock. It's not just going to tuck under a counter or hide in the corner. You'll know it's there.
2. It's loud. When it self cleans, it's noisy. When it's running, it's noisy. I don't think it's a flaw, I think that's the nature of the cleaning power.
3. You have to use a different app than you already have for other iRobot vacuums/devices. I don't understand this at all.
I set it up in our kitchen with hardwood floors. It's not huge, but a decent size with a table and chairs, an island, and a trash can for the primary furniture. Unpacking, assembling, and installing it was a breeze. I ran into no issues as it comes 99% assembled. Just snap the cleaning brushes on, the ramp to the base, and the power cord to the base. As I mention in the cons, I had to download a different app to control it and then I couldn't add my other iRobot devices to the new app. Meaning, I now have 2 apps for one brand which I find incredibly odd.
The robot is chatty. It tells you exactly what to do or what it is doing. Luckily, there's a volume control in the app so I set it to a lower volume. It is nice to hear what is wrong, or progress, etc but for regular use I don't need the prompts to be loud.
The first thing it wanted to do was map the kitchen. I put all the chairs up, moved the trash can, and let it map. I followed along in the app out of curiosity. It mapped it quickly and accurately. We have a single step down into the next room and it tried to make part of that room into the kitchen, but the app let me edit the room and just reset that area as another room.
After mapping it was ready to use. I ran it without sweeping or mopping before hand. It did a good job of vacuuming up bread crumbs and other detritus. The mopping portion also did a decent job and you can see the cleaning path as it goes, but it dries quickly so I'm not worried about damage to the floors. It doesn't have the weight or scrubbing ability to do a deep clean, but it does a good job of surface level cleaning (dust, small spills, etc).
I think put the chairs and trashcan back down and scheduled it to run the next day. I wasn't watching it run this time, but looked at the map afterward and saw it bounced around the chairs and trash can. I purposely put down a few small messes in the corners and it got them all.
I waited a few days before running it again just so there would be more to see in terms of mess. Luckily (?), my son dropped unpopped popcorn all of the floor for a great test. We picked up the majority of kernels by hand and then set the Roomba off to do the rest. I picked up the chairs since some of them went under there. It did okay with that clean up. Some of them were pushed, but most were picked up. The mopping function ensured none were missed altogether.
It beeped to let me know that it couldn't continue and then told me to empty the collection bin. That's when I realized the vacuuming portion had to be manually emptied (it says so right on the product and I knew it, but didn't think for some reason) - not a con. Dumped them into the trash, put it back on and let it finish. It did a decent job over all and much better than any other ones I've tried.
For the record, I do have a cleaning solution I use and just load it into the tray. It gives a decent shine, but not quite hand mop quality.
Overall, I'm very happy and impressed with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iRobot Team
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 405. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Roomba Plus 405
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product. It doesnt get into corners but that is the only bad thing I have to say about it. I would definitely buy this again!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iRobot Team
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 405 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!