Category: Roomba

iRobot’s Roomba and Bravaa mop get a huge intelligence boost

[ad_1] iRobot has been moving towards making its devices more convenient over the past few years: the Roomba i7+ added a self-cleaning bin, while the s9+ added more intelligence to work alongside the company’s Bravaa Jet m6 mop. The only problem? They cost significantly more than previous models: the i7+ originally started at $949 (now it’s down to […]

iRobot’s high-end Roomba i7+ vacuum is back down to its lowest price

[ad_1] Buy Roomba S9+ at Wellbots – $999 The Roomba i7+ is one of the higher-end devices you can buy from iRobot as it comes with the actual robot vacuum and a Clean Base, which is a garbage can of sorts that holds dirt and debris. After the robot vacuum completes a cleaning job, it […]

This week’s best deals: Fitbit Inspire HR, the Apple Watch and more

[ad_1] Buy Inspire HR at Walmart – $70 Buy Inspire HR at Amazon – $70 Buy Inspire HR at Fitbit – $70 Apple Watch Series 5 Engadget Best Buy dropped the price of the Apple Watch Series 5 to $300. You can still get a 40mm GPS model for $300 or a 44mm GPS model […]

iRobot suspends plans to launch its robotic lawn mower

[ad_1] The company originally committed to launches in Germany and the US, but it hadn’t set a date or a price. Based on the competition (Husqvarna’s Automower 435X costs £4,400, or around $5,500), it probably would have been pretty pricey. Now, we may never know. In its first-quarter financial report, iRobot revealed that its revenue […]

iRobot’s IFTTT support lets smart home devices talk to your Roomba

[ad_1] All of the initial recipes focus on scheduling clean-ups when you’re away. Your bot will swing into action when your Ecobee thermostat is set to “away,” or when your August Smart Lock kicks in. You’ll also find integrations for MyQ’s Smart Garage, WeMo light switches and the Life360 app. iRobot didn’t provide examples of […]

Engadget readers can save on iRobot Roomba i7 vacuums

[ad_1] You can get the i7+ for $699, instead of $999, by using the code “ENGADGETBOT” at checkout, and the i7 for $499, down from $699, with “ENGADGETVAC”. Effectively, this promotion allows you to buy the more expensive i7+ at the usual price of the i7. As with our previous Wellbots deal, there’s no sales […]

Roomba update tells your robovacs to steer clear of trouble spots

[ad_1] Those same devices are also getting smarter mid-job charging. Rather than wait until they have a full charge before resuming a cleaning task, they now only charge for as long as needed to complete their work. You’ll be less likely to come home to a half-cleaned floor. There’s one more update if you have […]

The best Alexa-compatible smart-home devices for Amazon Echo

[ad_1] Best smart light bulbs for Alexa Photo: Michael Hession The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 smart bulb was the first smart product to join Alexa’s friends list, and it’s our pick as the best smart light bulb. All current Hue models work with Alexa, allowing you to power multiple lights on and […]

Amazon previews Prime Day deals before the shopping frenzy

[ad_1] This year, Echo owners have an advantage. Beginning July 13th, Alexa will offer early access to select deals when you ask your Echo, “Alexa, what are my deals?” Alexa will highlight the top deals each day through the 16th, which could help you jump on discounts as they drop. As always, you have to […]