Before you buy a robot
The questions every kind of home robot shares: measuring your house first, what the app and the cloud control, and what the recall record says.
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Can a Roomba work without WiFi? What still works with no app
Yes for every Roomba we track, by iRobot's words. Plus every home robot we track, scored from its maker's words: starts with no app, works with no internet, paid plan.
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Is my robot vacuum affected by the FCC ban?
Not if you own it. What the July 28, 2026 FCC rule means for owners and shoppers, from the FCC's own documents.
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Roomba replacement parts: genuine or compatible?
Which parts fit your Roomba, how often iRobot says to replace them, and when a cheaper compatible kit is fine.
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Measure before you buy
Every home robot is sold against a limit, and every maker calls that limit something different on its spec page. Here is how to get your own numbers first.
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Apps, subscriptions and what stops working offline
Every one of these machines still moves without the internet. What you lose is the map, the schedule, the history and, on some of them, the reason you paid extra.
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Robot battery safety: warning signs, what to do, and recalls
What to do when a robot battery overheats, and how to check if your robot vacuum, mower or pool cleaner is recalled.