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How To Connect Roomba To WiFi 5 GHz

Writer Andrew Davis

Roomba is popular household robotic equipment. It is used for cleaning; the device is equipped with a smart voice assistant like Google and Alexa. 

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In this article we will discuss how you can connect your Roomba with home WiFi, so you can control the device from where ever you want. Silky Terrier Dog Breed Playing Around

But before going in-depth they are some things that should be checked. The first thing is the Roomba model, not all Roomba comes with Wi-Fi connectivity options. The second thing is the Wi-Fi router it only accepts 5GHz routers. 

Steps to connect with Wi-Fi 

The first step is to install the app from the play store. The app is freely available on android and iPhone stores. Download the app IROBOT home app. 

Setup the home base and plug in the Roomba 

Setup the Wi-Fi connection 

 For the first time, it’s recommended to charge the devices for the first 4 hours 

Open your IROBOT app, and enter the details in it. 

The Roomba will automatically detect the Wi-Fi 

Enter the password 

The Device is now connected with a Wi-Fi message prompt that will display on the screen