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Hi, I'm Agent Bennett, and today, I'm going to show you
how to set up your new iRobot Roomba S9+,
and give you some helpful tips
on how to get the most out of it.
Here's what you'll need.
A smart phone, your network name and password
and your new Roomba and everything that it came with it.
Towards the end of the video,
I'll also be using an iRobot Braava jet mop
to show you how the two work together.
Let's get started.
Plug the power cord into an available outlet,
somewhere that has good wi-fi coverage.
It should also be against a wall
so it'll stay upright and secure,
in a place where you can have at least 4 feet of space
in front of the station, and 1.5 feet on both sides,
so it can move around unobstructed.
Plug in the other end of the power cord,
and be sure to wrap the cord around the back
so it doesn't get caught up.
Before using it for the first time,
charge it for three full hours.
But during that time,
we can do the rest of the initial setup.
I promise it won't take nearly that long.
First, on your phone or tablet,
download and install the iRobot Home app,
if you haven't already.
You'll need to set your country and language,
agree to the terms and conditions,
and tap Sign Up to create your account.
Then enter your first and last name, email,
and create a password for the account.
To link the account with your new Roomba, tap Add a Robot.
Then select your S series.
Now go to Open App Settings,
and tap Permissions and Enable Location Services.
Now it's time to name your S series.
I'll call mine Max.
Tap the name of your wireless network,
then tap "Yes, Continue"
Then you'll need to enter your wi-fi password.
Once it's entered, press continue.
Then press and hold the Spot and Home button
on the Roomba for 2 seconds,
and you should hear a sound.
On the app tap I pressed the button, then tap continue.
It'll then find the robot, so go ahead and select it
That's just the app connecting to your new device,
and applying your wi-fi settings.
It'll make a sound when you're connected,
and your app will show you
that it's connecting to your network.
And then,
your Roomba might have a few software updates to install.
If you see any, tap Update Now.
The updating process will take a little time
depending on your network speed.
While it's is updating, it's a great time
to read through the beginner steps in the manual.
When the update completes,
and it has charged for the full three hours,
and is pulsing white, it's time to put it to work.
Remove any loose wires, toys,
and other small things lying on the floor
so they don't get in the way.
Also, open any doors so it can get in
and out of those rooms.
And, here's a tip,
light helps the Roomba find even the smallest debris,
like fine dust and hair.
To activate your Roomba, tap Full Clean.
The first time you activate,
it'll map out your home before cleaning.
After that, it'll return to the Clean Base
if it needs to charge or empty its bin.
But after the mapping process,
you can set up a cleaning schedule.
In the app, tap New Job, and then Create Schedule,
and Set a Start Time and Day.
This is where you see information
on previous vacuum jobs or notifications.
You'll also see which days and times
it's scheduled to clean,
and can make any changes to better fit your schedule.
You can also rename it in the app,
connect it to a different network, disable sounds,
or do a factory reset.
Under Preferences, you'll find things like Quiet Clean,
which decreases the sound of the vacuum motor
and allows the robot to clean longer
before needing to re-charge.
Or Detailed Clean,
which is a very thorough everyday cleaning option.
You can also use the app to troubleshoot any problems.
For example, if it flashes red,
that's a sign to check the app and find out what it needs.
If the app says it's time to clean the filter,
start by removing the bin from the robot.
Open the filter door,
and remove the filter by using the tab.
Tap the filter against the side of your trash can
to shake off any debris that might have accumulated.
The filter is not washable so don't rinse it with water.
When you're done, put the filter back into the robot,
and close the door.
You should repeat this process at least once a week,
but if you have a pet, you might want to do it more often.
Since it'll be handling a lot of dust and debris,
sometimes the sensors also need to cleaned.
The app will let you know
when it's time to clean the full bin sensors.
Here's how you do that.
Remove and empty the bin, and wipe the inner sensors
with a clean, lightly dampened melamine foam
such as a magic eraser.
You'll also need to clean the corner brush now and then.
To access it,
just loosen the screw with a small screwdriver.
Then remove the brush,
and get rid of any hair or debris that's accumulated,
and then reinstall it.
To clean the wheel areas,
pull firmly on the rear caster wheel module to remove it,
and then press on the wheel itself
to remove it from its housing.
Now remove any debris that might be inside the wheel cavity
or wheel axle.
When you're done, reinstall the wheel,
and make sure it clicks back into place
before returning the wheel module.
Now let's talk about the multi-surface rubber brushes.
These should be replaced about once a year.
You should clean them at least once a month,
and probably twice a month if you have pets.
To do that, just pinch the green brush frame release tab,
and remove anything that might be caught there.
Here's a tip.
Most parts that you can service or replace are green.
Remove any hair or debris
and then put the brush caps back on.
Then remove any debris from the square and star pegs
on the ends of the brushes.
Once the brushes have been cleaned, remove the bin,
and clear out anything
that might be caught in the vacuum path
before reinstalling the brushes.
Just be sure to match the shape of the brush pegs
with the shape of the brush icons in the cleaning head.
It's designed so they only fit where they're supposed to go.
Now let's talk about the base.
Your sensors and charging contacts
will also need to be wiped down now and then.
Don't spray any cleaning solutions or water on them.
Again, just use a clean, lightly dampened melamine foam
such as a magic eraser.
Maintaining the base doesn't take much time.
If you see the LED indicator
blinking on the front of the Clean Base,
it's time to replace the bag.
The app will send you a notification about this as well.
To remove the Clean Base Bag, lift the Clean Base lid
and pull up on the bag's plastic tag.
It automatically closes as you pull
and seals in all of the dirt, hair and other debris,
so it doesn't escape back into the air,
which can happen with bagless systems.
And that's it!
If you do all of these little maintenance tasks regularly,
your Roomba will help keep your house nice and clean
without you having to lug around a heavy vacuum cleaner.
But before I go, for those of you
who also have a Braava Jet m6 robot mop,
I want to tell you a little bit
about linking it with your new S series,
to coordinate automatic vacuuming first and then mopping.
For this to work,
both devices should already be added to the iRobot Home app,
and they should have your home all mapped out.
Then open the app, tap on your Roomba and select New Job.
Tap Mop After for it to team up and then press Start Now.
And there you have it!
After the initial setup, your Roomba is ready to go,
and ready to buddy up with your iRobot Braava.
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