Why iRobot Roomba Won’t Connect to Orbi Router?
Having trouble connecting your iRobot with WiFi? The fixes highlighted in this guide will be helpful to you. At times, you will experience issues with your WiFi connection and such experiences are very frustrating. We suggest you apply the remedies provided in this guide if your iRobot Roomba won’t connect to your Orbi router. But do not skip reading if you do not have the Netgear Orbi setup done. The same solutions stay valid for any other router model as well.
iRobot Roomba Won’t Connect to WiFi Router: Fixed!
Whether you’re trying to connect your vacuum for the first time or the connection dropped suddenly, the solutions discussed in this post will help you out in both cases. Before everything else, make sure that you’re trying to connect your Roomba at a place that sits in the network range of the Orbi router.
1. Check your WiFi Connection
First things first, check that your Netgear Orbi router is working properly. It happens at times, that the internet is not working and we keep blaming the device for having no internet connection. Test your network connection now. You can also connect other devices to your Orbi and confirm if it works or not.
If the network is a bit slow then try this:
- Reboot the Orbi router by letting it remain unplugged for some time.
- Check the router’s power plug for it should be damaged free and able to supply consistent electricity to the router.
- Try replacing the LAN cable joining the router to the modem. The connection has to be well intact.
2. Reboot iRobot
Connect the iRobot to the Base Station. Hold the CLEAN button for about 20 seconds now. This reboots your device. Unplug the Netgear Orbi router and let it remain in this state for about 2 minutes. Try connecting to the internet now.
3. Use the Correct WiFi Password
To connect to Orbi’s WiFi for the first time, you need to input the WiFi SSID and password. Make certain that you’re using the right WiFi credentials to connect iRobot Roomba to the WiFi
4. Confirm that your iRobot has Power
A fully or partially discharged cleaning device will cause you trouble while connecting to WiFi. Thus check the battery level of your iRobot. Bring it to the Home Base and put it to charge. The light on it should pulse in white. As soon as the light turns solid white, know that the battery is fully charged. Now you can connect it to the Orbi WiFi and begin cleaning your home.
5. Connect to the Right WiFi Band
Most Roomba models can only connect to a 2.4 GHz network. Only a few models are compatible with a 5 GHz band. The lower frequency will let your cleaning device get better networks even in far off areas. Plus there is less signal interference. Ensure that your Orbi is broadcasting a 2.4 GHz network. Log in using the Orbi login details and Enable a 2.4 GHz network in its settings. Now join this network band and you’ll no longer complain that iRobot Roomba won’t connect to WiFi.
6. Reboot Everything
If you still struggle to connect your Roomba iRobot to the internet, then reboot everything including your Netgear Orbi router. Unplug your iRobot for some time by removing it from the Base Station. Plug it back only after some time. After that, plug it back to supply power. Now log in to your app and go to Settings > WiFi Settings and select Orbi’s SSID and use the WiFi password to connect.
If you were connected previously and disconnected then go to Product Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Reconnect or Change Product Wi-Fi. Use Orbi’s WiFi details and make the network connection.
In the End
If your iRobot Roomba won’t connect to your Netgear Orbi router, then consider using the remedies discussed in this guide. We are expecting that you have successfully connected your cleaning device to the WiFi now and it is all set to be used. If you are still having issues then reset the Robot device by pressing and holding the Home, Sport Clean and CLEAN buttons until the light around the CLEAN button swirls. Give your iRobot Roomba a fresh start now by setting it up from scratch.