Ways to Connect Your Roomba to Netgear Orbi

Roomba to Netgear Orbi

Knowing how to link your Roomba to Netgear Orbi mesh Wi-Fi system will improve your entire smart home experience and expedite cleaning routines. We’ll walk you through the process of connecting your Roomba to your Netgear Orbi network in this step-by-step tutorial.

 Make Sure It’s Compatible

  • Make sure your Roomba model is compatible with Wi-Fi connectivity before beginning the Roomba setup process.
  • The majority of the more recent Roomba models, especially those in the 600 series and higher, have Wi-Fi capabilities.
  • Make sure your Netgear Orbi system is configured and working as well.

Get your Roomba ready.

  • Make sure your Roomba is turned on and placed it on its charging dock before proceeding.
  • You will need to reset the Wi-Fi settings on your Roomba if it is not already linked to your network.
  • To accomplish this, press and hold the Roomba’s “Clean” button for ten seconds or until a tone is heard.

Get the iRobot Home App now.

  • You must use the iRobot Home app, which is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones, to link your Roomba to your Wi-Fi network.

Configure the Roomba using the App

  • To set up your Roomba, open the iRobot Home app and follow the directions.
  • Usually, this entails making an iRobot account and choosing the model of Roomba that you own from the list of accessible devices.
  • Go to the following step after your Roomba has been successfully added to the app.

 Establish a WiFi connection

  • Go to the settings or preferences option (sometimes shown by a gear symbol) in the iRobot login Home app.
  • Locate and choose the option to link your Roomba to a Wi-Fi network.
  • You will be prompted by the app to enter your Wi-Fi network credentials, which include the password and network name (SSID).

 Link the Roomba to Netgear Orbi

  • Make sure your tablet or smartphone is linked to your Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi network now that your Roomba is prepared to connect to the internet.
  • After connecting your device, go back to the iRobot Home app and start setting up your Roomba’s Wi-Fi.

 Finish the Configuration

  • To finish setting up your Roomba’s Wi-Fi, adhere to the directions in the iRobot Home app.
  • This can entail choosing your Orbi network from the list of networks that are accessible and, if requested, inputting your network password.
  • Your Roomba should be successfully linked to your Netgear Orbi network after the setup is finished.

Examine the Link

  • Use the iRobot Home app to issue a cleaning command to your Roomba to make sure it’s connected to your Wi-Fi network correctly.
  • Choose your Roomba from the app’s device list to start a cleaning session.
  • Your Roomba has established a successful connection if it reacts and starts to clean.

Take pleasure in monitoring and controlling remotely.

  • Now that your Roomba is linked to your Netgear Orbi network, you can take advantage of the ease of remote management and observation.
  • Schedule cleaning sessions, keep track of your Roomba’s cleaning progress, and get alerts when it’s finished a task with the iRobot Home app.

Final thoughts

It’s simple to connect your Roomba to your Netgear Orbi mesh Wi-Fi network, which improves the convenience and functionality of your smart home setup. You can easily include your Roomba into your connected ecosystem and enjoy hassle-free cleaning and maintenance of your house by following the instructions provided in this video.

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