The iRobot Roomba robot vacuums are easy to locate and come with a very different design that other OEMs have begun to adopt. We get a spherical robot vacuum that spins around your house and sucks in dust—all on its own. On paper, the iRobot Roomba 3 Plus, which debuted last year, seems utilitarian because it collects various debris particles and empties the bin automatically. You can control the device via the iRobot app for Android and iPhones or even give voice commands with supported smart-speakers. Although the price of this advanced piece of technology is Rs 39,900 (at this point), it is well above the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum Cleaner at Rs 24,999 and the Anker Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum at Rs 19,999. If you’re planning on upgrading your smart-house tech with a robot vacuum, here’s what you need to know about the iRobot Roomba 3 Plus.
How does iRobot Roomba 3 Plus work?
Before we get to the working part, it seems worth explaining how the iRobot Roomba 3 Plus works. Inside the packaging, we find very basic stuff. There’s a two-pin power cable, two AllergenLock dirt disposal bags, and a charging dock with a dedicated chamber where all the dust collects after cleaning the Roomba 3 Plus. This dedicated chamber or clean base automatic dirt disposal system from iRobot comes with the ‘Plus’ variant.
The iRobot Roomba 3 Plus doesn’t have cameras and relies on sensors to navigate your home. “Reactive sensor technology tells the robot where it can and can’t reach, which means less stuck on furniture and knowing where to go,” the company explains.
At the bottom of the circular base are two mechanized wheels and an additional free-wheel that helps the Roomba i3 Plus go faster. The sides of the robot have pressure pads of some sort because the device relies on physically colliding surfaces to map your room. There’s also a brush at the bottom to remove debris from small corners. And of course, there’s the “Aeroforce Performance Cleaning System” that includes dual counter-rotating extractors to break up dust particles for easy suction. You can learn more about this system in this neat video.
How to use iRobot Roomba 3 Plus?
The installation process of iRobot Roomba 3 Plus is quite easy and the iRobot app helps with all the steps. The robot works over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi signal so make sure the router is set up accordingly. First of all, find a proper location where the charging dock (12.2-inch W x 15.1-inch D x 19-inch H) can sit comfortably without any hassle.
Once the setup is complete, simply open the app and select Start Cleaning. There is also a dedicated option for emptying the bin. The company says the ‘Clean Base’ is designed to hold on to dirt and debris for up to 60 days. I would still say that it is ideal to empty the dust bag once every five days. Sadly, emptying the bag is a bit cumbersome as the mouth of the bag is small to clean.
Ironically, the iRobot Roomba 3 Plus dispenses fine particles of dust while vacuuming the clean base.
Syncing the iRobot Roomba 3 Plus with Alexa or Google Assistant speakers is again fairly simple. For the Alexa Echo speaker, open the Alexa app > More > Add Device > Vacuum Cleaner > iRobot. You can use commands such as ‘Alexa, ask Roomba to start vacuuming’ or ‘Alexa, ask Roomba to stop vacuuming’. Make sure the Alexa speaker and Roomba i3 Plus are using the same Wi-Fi network.
Is iRobot Roomba 3 Plus effective?
Overall, the iRobot Roomba 3 Plus won’t disappoint and does a good job of cleaning. The company says it works well on carpets I don’t use, although it sucks up debris from mats pretty well. However, don’t expect any deep cleaning as the robot manages to remove surface-layer dust and hair strands.
Coming to corners, it’s a hit and miss – it all depends on the location of the furniture. Due to its wide rounded design, it cannot reach all corners. I’ve used the robot in a 240 square foot room which it manages to clean thoroughly without expending too much battery. However, if one wants to clean the entire house (800 sq ft), the Roomba i3 Plus takes about an hour to clean which consumes most of its battery. If the battery dies in the middle, the robot will go back to the charging station and later resume from where it left off.
The iRobot Roomba 3 Plus can also get stuck, and users will have to pull it out with a tangled mess. It will send you a message when this happens. The robot’s sensors make it far away from stairs and even refrigerators. You can’t map a particular area of the house with the robot because the company protects that feature with the high-end iRobot Roomba 3 Plus robot vacuum.
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Users should also note that there are scratch marks on the sides and bottom of the vacuum as the body is made of plastic. There was no sign of the upper garment torn. Additionally, app connectivity is not always smooth. Lastly, emptying the dust box can be very noisy so make sure you are not on an important call when cleaning the Roomba i3 Plus.
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