Overview of How to Factory Reset Roomba without App?
This article explains how to factory reset various Roomba and Braava jet models without the app, lists button-press procedures for specific series, and notes that a factory reset restores original settings and removes personal data. It advises saving Smart Maps before resetting so personalized maps can be restored afterward and clarifies that saved maps remain in your account even though the robot is removed. Links to related troubleshooting articles are provided.
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How do I factory reset S Series and I Series Roomba without the app?
Press and hold the Home, Spot Clean, and CLEAN buttons until the white light ring around the CLEAN button swirls. -
How do I factory reset a J Series Roomba without the app?
Remove the dust bin, press and hold the CLEAN button for seven seconds until Roomba plays a tone, then tap CLEAN once more to confirm. -
Can I preserve Smart Maps before performing a factory reset?
Yes; enable Save maps during factory reset on the Factory Reset screen to store personalized Smart Maps for later restoration. -
How do I factory reset a Wi-Fi connected 600 or 800 Series Roomba without the app?
Press and hold the Dock, Spot Clean, and CLEAN buttons until the robot beeps, then release. -
Does a factory reset remove my robot from my account and erase data?
Yes; a factory reset removes the robot from your account and erases personal data and settings, though Customized Smart Maps can be preserved in your account if saved.
Do you want to restart or reset your robot? A reboot is similar to a normal restart, however, a factory reset returns your robot to its original settings (and wipes out all data). If you wish to restart your robot, read this: Robot Rebooting or Resetting
A factory reset is a function that returns the robot to its original factory settings, frequently correcting unusual robot behaviors, Wi-Fi connectivity difficulties to your home network, or other robot faults.
Here is How to Factory Reset Roomba without App?
- S Series and I Series Robots: Press and Hold the Home and Spot Clean and CLEAN buttons down until the white light ring around the CLEAN button swirls.
- J Series: Remove the dust bin, and press and hold the CLEAN button for seven (7) seconds until Roomba plays a tone. Tap the CLEAN button once more to confirm.
- E Series Robots: Press and Hold the Home and Spot Clean and CLEAN buttons down for 20 seconds then release.
- 900 Series Robots: Press and Hold the Dock and Spot Clean and CLEAN button down until all LEDs illuminate.
- Wi-Fi Connected 600 & 800 Series Robots: Press and Hold the Dock and Spot Clean and CLEAN button down until the robot makes a beep tone, then release.
- Roomba Combo: Open the lid and locate the recessed Reset button to the left of the On/Off switch. Press and hold the Reset button for ten seconds.
How To Factory Reset Other than Roomba?
- Braava jet® m Series Robots: Press and Hold Home, Spot Clean, and CLEAN buttons down until the white light ring around the tank lid swirls.
Backing up Smart Maps in preparation for a Factory Reset
You will have the option to store your personalized Smart Maps for later retrieval before beginning a factory reset. After finishing the factory reset, you will be able to restore your personalized maps to your robot. By preserving your Smart Map, you save the robot’s need to retrain and map your house, as well as the requirement to personalize the map after the factory reset. Make sure the “Save maps during factory reset” toggle on the Factory Reset screen is turned on.
Note:
A factory reset will remove your robot from your account and erase any personal data and settings from your robot, but your Customized Smart Maps will be preserved in your account.
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