Model Handbook

iRobot Roomba i3 and i4 robot vacuum

Category
Robot vacuums
Model number
i3, RVD-Y1, i4
Region
North America
Manual
RVD-Y1 revision Undated download
Verified

Error codes

CodeMeaningChecks
Red light ringThe robot has an error.Checks
Red light ring sweeping to the rearThe robot senses that its bin needs emptying.Checks
Red light ring with 'Low battery. Please charge.'The battery is low.Checks
Solid white light ringThe robot is fully charged.Checks
Pulsing white light ringThe robot is charging.Checks
Pulsing red light ringThe robot is charging with a low battery.Checks
Blue light ring patternThe robot is looking for its Home Base.Checks
Flashing blue light ringThe robot is in Dirt Detect mode over an especially dirty area.Checks
Blue spiral on the light ringThe robot is spot cleaning.Checks
Error 1The left wheel is hanging down or the robot is stuck.Checks
Error 2The multi-surface rubber brushes cannot spin.Checks
Error 3The right wheel is hanging down or the robot is stuck.Checks
Error 4The left wheel is stalled and jammed.Checks
Error 5The right wheel is stalled and jammed.Checks
Error 6A cliff is detected constantly.Checks
Error 7The left wheel is on the ground and the robot cannot sense it.Checks
Error 8The vacuum has poor suction.Checks
Error 9The bumper is constantly pressed: jammed with debris or dislodged.Checks
Error 10The right wheel is on the ground and the robot cannot sense it.Checks
Error 11The vacuum motor is not activating.Checks
Error 12The cliff sensors report a drop off.Checks
Error 13Both wheels are on an uneven surface.Checks
Error 14The bin is not present in the robot.Checks
Error 15The robot has an internal board error.Checks
Error 16The robot bumped something at the start; the bumper may be dislodged.Checks
Error 17The robot entered an unknown area, got lost while cleaning and could not return to the Home Base.Checks
Error 18Cleaning is complete but the robot could not dock onto the Home Base.Checks
Error 19The robot failed to undock and may have bumped something near the Home Base.Checks
Error 21The robot lost communication with its mobility board.Checks
Error 22The chart lists the robot's environment as the cause.Checks
Error 23The battery failed authentication; the battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery.Checks
Error 24The chart lists the robot's environment as the cause.Checks
Error 25The robot has an internal board error.Checks
Error 26The vacuum stalled; a filter clog is possible.Checks
Error 27The vacuum motor is over temperature because of a clogged filter or a bad impeller.Checks
Error 29An error occurred while upgrading the software.Checks
Error 30The vacuum failed to start.Checks
Error 32The Smart Map version on the robot does not match the map saved in the app.Checks
Error 33The robot cannot clean the path detailed in the Smart Map; the path may be blocked.Checks
Error 34The robot has an internal communications error.Checks
Error 36The bin full sensor was not cleared when debris was evacuated.Checks
Error 38The robot has a power communications issue.Checks
Error 39The robot has a power communications issue.Checks
Error 40The robot is stuck in a Virtual Wall beam.Checks
Error 41The mission timed out before completion.Checks
Error 42The robot failed to re-localize during direct cleaning.Checks
Error 43The robot started in the Home Base IR halo off the Home Base.Checks
Error 46The robot ended its mission with a low battery while off the dock.Checks
Error 47The robot calibration is invalid.Checks
Error 48The robot calibration is invalid.Checks
Error 66The memory limit is reached.Checks
Error 74The area limit was reached.Checks
Error 75The robot is stuck around obstacles.Checks
Error 76The robot has an internal communication error.Checks
Error 88The robot has determined it can no longer safely back up.Checks
Error 89The robot has been running a mission for too long.Checks
Error 99The robot could not orient itself from known landmarks, could not complete cleaning and canceled the cleaning job.Checks
Error 1003The robot has an internal communication error.Checks
Error 1010The robot cannot make a path back to the dock.Checks
Charging Error 1The robot does not detect a battery.Checks
Charging Error 2A charge fault was detected.Checks
Charging Error 3A charge fault was detected.Checks
Charging Error 4 and 5A low current fault was detected with the dock or the robot.Checks
Charging Error 6 and 7The battery is too warm or too cold for charging.Checks
Charging Error 8The robot cannot communicate with its battery.Checks
Charging Error 9A battery failure was detected.Checks
Charging Error 11A battery failure was detected.Checks
Charging Error 17The battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery.Checks
Charging Error 19Charging timed out.Checks
Charging Error 20The battery has a fault or is not ready to charge.Checks
Charging Error 21The robot docked but was unable to charge.Checks
Charging Error 101The robot does not detect a battery.Checks
Charging Error 102A charge fault was detected.Checks
Charging Error 103A charge fault was detected.Checks
Charging Error 104No electrical current was detected with the dock or the robot.Checks
Charging Error 105A low electrical current was detected with the dock or the robot.Checks
Charging Error 106The battery is too warm for charging.Checks
Charging Error 107The battery is too cold for charging.Checks
Charging Error 109A battery failure was detected.Checks
Charging Error 110The battery cells are imbalanced.Checks
Charging Error 111A battery failure was detected.Checks
Charging Error 114The battery has an internal failure.Checks
Charging Error 115A battery cell failed during charging.Checks
Charging Error 117The battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery.Checks
Charging Error 119Charging timed out.Checks
Charging Error 120The battery has a fault or is not ready to charge.Checks
Charging Error 121The robot docked but was unable to charge.Checks

iRobot codes on other models

Red light ring

Light ring solid red with an audio alert. The robot has an error.

  1. Press CLEAN to hear the error details.
  2. Check the iRobot Home app for further support.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Troubleshooting, p. 3

Red light ring sweeping to the rear

Light ring sweeping red toward the rear. The robot senses that its bin needs emptying.

  1. Empty the bin. See Empty the bin.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Cleaning, p. 3

Red light ring with 'Low battery. Please charge.'

Light ring red with the voice message 'Low battery. Please charge.'. The battery is low.

  1. Place the robot on the Home Base.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Troubleshooting, p. 3

Solid white light ring

Light ring solid white on the Home Base. The robot is fully charged.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Charging, p. 2

Pulsing white light ring

Light ring pulsing white on the Home Base. The robot is charging.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Charging, p. 2

Pulsing red light ring

Light ring pulsing red on the Home Base. The robot is charging with a low battery.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Charging, p. 2

Blue light ring pattern

Light ring showing a blue pattern after tapping the Home button. The robot is looking for its Home Base.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Cleaning, p. 3

Flashing blue light ring

Light ring flashing blue while cleaning. The robot is in Dirt Detect mode over an especially dirty area.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Cleaning, p. 3

Blue spiral on the light ring

Light ring showing a blue spiral during spot clean. The robot is spot cleaning.

Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Cleaning, p. 3

Error 1

Error 1: Uneven ground. Place on a flat surface, and then press Clean. The left wheel is hanging down or the robot is stuck.

  1. Place the robot on a flat surface, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 1, p. 1

Error 2

Error 2: Clear the brushes, then press Clean. The multi-surface rubber brushes cannot spin.

  1. Clear the brushes, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 2, p. 1

Error 3

Error 3: Uneven ground. Place on a flat surface, and then press Clean. The right wheel is hanging down or the robot is stuck.

  1. Place the robot on a flat surface, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 3, p. 1

Error 4

Error 4: Clear the wheels, then press Clean. The left wheel is stalled and jammed.

  1. Clear the wheels, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 4, p. 1

Error 5

Error 5: Clear the wheels, then press Clean. The right wheel is stalled and jammed.

  1. Clear the wheels, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 5, p. 1

Error 6

Error 6: Drop off detected. Move to a new area, and then press Clean. A cliff is detected constantly.

  1. Check that the cliff sensors are clear of debris.
  2. Move the robot to a new area, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 6, p. 1

Error 7

Error 7: Wheel problem. See the app for help. The left wheel is on the ground and the robot cannot sense it.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 7, p. 1

Error 8

Error 8: Vacuum problem. See the app for help. The vacuum has poor suction.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 8, p. 1

Error 9

Error 9: Tap the bumper to unstick, then press Clean. The bumper is constantly pressed: jammed with debris or dislodged.

  1. Tap the bumper to unstick it, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 9, p. 1

Error 10

Error 10: Wheel problem. See the app for help. The right wheel is on the ground and the robot cannot sense it.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 10, p. 1

Error 11

Error 11: Vacuum problem. See the app for help. The vacuum motor is not activating.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 11, p. 1

Error 12

Error 12: Drop off detected. Move to a new area, and then press Clean. The cliff sensors report a drop off.

  1. Move the robot to a new area, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 12, p. 1

Error 13

Error 13: Uneven ground. Place on a flat surface, and then press Clean. Both wheels are on an uneven surface.

  1. Place the robot on a flat surface, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 13, p. 1

Error 14

Error 14: Reinstall the bin, then press Clean. The bin is not present in the robot.

  1. Reinstall the bin, then press Clean.
  2. Make sure the filter is installed in the bin.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 14, p. 1

Error 15

Error 15. The robot has an internal board error.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 15, p. 1

Error 16

Error 16: Move to a flat surface, then press Clean. The robot bumped something at the start; the bumper may be dislodged.

  1. Move the robot to a flat surface, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 16, p. 1

Error 17

Error 17: Navigation problem. See the app for help. The robot entered an unknown area, got lost while cleaning and could not return to the Home Base.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 17, p. 1

Error 18

Error 18: Docking problem. Place on the Home Base to charge. Cleaning is complete but the robot could not dock onto the Home Base.

  1. Place the robot on the Home Base to charge.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 18, p. 1

Error 19

Error 19: Undocking problem. Clear obstacles, and then press Clean. The robot failed to undock and may have bumped something near the Home Base.

  1. Clear obstacles near the Home Base, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 19, p. 1

Error 21

Error 21: Please see the app for help. The robot lost communication with its mobility board.

  1. Reboot the robot. See Reboot the robot.
  2. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 21, p. 1

Error 22

Error 22: Move to a new area, then press Clean. The chart lists the robot's environment as the cause.

  1. Move the robot to a new area, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 22, p. 1

Error 23

Error 23. The battery failed authentication; the battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery.

  1. Make sure the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 23, p. 1

Error 24

Error 24: Place on a flat surface, then press Clean. The chart lists the robot's environment as the cause.

  1. Place the robot on a flat surface, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 24, p. 1

Error 25

Error 25: Please see the app for help. The robot has an internal board error.

  1. Reboot the robot. See Reboot the robot.
  2. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 25, p. 1

Error 26

Error 26: Vacuum problem. See the app for help. The vacuum stalled; a filter clog is possible.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 26, p. 1

Error 27

Error 27: Vacuum problem. See the app for help. The vacuum motor is over temperature because of a clogged filter or a bad impeller.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 27, p. 1

Error 29

Error 29: Please see the app for help. An error occurred while upgrading the software.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 29, p. 1

Error 30

Error 30: Vacuum problem. See the app for help. The vacuum failed to start.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 30, p. 1

Error 32

Error 32: Please see the app for help. The Smart Map version on the robot does not match the map saved in the app.

  1. Reboot the robot. See Reboot the robot.
  2. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 32, p. 1

Error 33

Error 33: Move to a new area, then press Clean. The robot cannot clean the path detailed in the Smart Map; the path may be blocked.

  1. Move the robot to a new area, then press Clean.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 33, p. 1

Error 34

Error 34: Please see the app for help. The robot has an internal communications error.

  1. Reboot the robot. See Reboot the robot.
  2. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 34, p. 1

Error 36

Error 36: Empty the bin. The bin full sensor was not cleared when debris was evacuated.

  1. Empty the bin.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 36, p. 1

Error 38

Error 38: Please see the app for help. The robot has a power communications issue.

  1. Reboot the robot. See Reboot the robot.
  2. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 38, p. 1

Error 39

Error 39: Please see the app for help. The robot has a power communications issue.

  1. Reboot the robot. See Reboot the robot.
  2. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 39, p. 1

Error 40

Error 40. The robot is stuck in a Virtual Wall beam.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 40, p. 1

Error 41

Error 41: Please see the app for help. The mission timed out before completion.

  1. Press CLEAN to restart the mission.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 41, p. 1

Error 42

Error 42. The robot failed to re-localize during direct cleaning.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 42, p. 1

Error 43

Error 43. The robot started in the Home Base IR halo off the Home Base.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 43, p. 1

Error 46

Error 46: Low Battery. Please charge. The robot ended its mission with a low battery while off the dock.

  1. Charge the robot.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 46, p. 1

Error 47

Error 47: Please see the app for help. The robot calibration is invalid.

  1. Reboot the robot. See Reboot the robot.
  2. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 47, p. 1

Error 48

Error 48. The robot calibration is invalid.

  1. Reboot the robot. See Reboot the robot.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 48, p. 1

Error 66

Error 66: Please see the app for help. The memory limit is reached.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 66, p. 1

Error 74

Error 74: Please see the app for help. The area limit was reached.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 74, p. 1

Error 75

Error 75: Please see the app for help. The robot is stuck around obstacles.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 75, p. 1

Error 76

Error 76: Please see the app for help. The robot has an internal communication error.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 76, p. 1

Error 88

Error 88: Back-up refused. The robot has determined it can no longer safely back up.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 88, p. 1

Error 89

Error 89: Mission runtime too long. The robot has been running a mission for too long.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 89, p. 1

Error 99

Error 99: Indicated as "incomplete" in the mission report. The robot could not orient itself from known landmarks, could not complete cleaning and canceled the cleaning job.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 99, p. 1

Error 1003

Error 1003: Please see the app for help. The robot has an internal communication error.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 1003, p. 1

Error 1010

Error 1010: Please see the app for help. The robot cannot make a path back to the dock.

  1. Open the iRobot Home app for help.

Source Source: Error Messages Chart: Error 1010, p. 1

Charging Error 1

Charging Error 1. The robot does not detect a battery.

  1. Remove the battery and reinstall it.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 2

Charging Error 2. A charge fault was detected.

  1. Confirm that you are using an authentic iRobot Lithium-Ion battery.
  2. Check the robot for liquid damage.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 3

Charging Error 3. A charge fault was detected.

  1. Try charging again.
  2. Check the robot for liquid damage.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 4 and 5

Charging Error 4 and 5. A low current fault was detected with the dock or the robot.

  1. Clean the charging contacts.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 6 and 7

Charging Error 6 and 7. The battery is too warm or too cold for charging.

  1. Let the robot reach room temperature, then try again.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 8

Charging Error 8. The robot cannot communicate with its battery.

  1. Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
  2. Remove the battery and reinstall it.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 9

Charging Error 9. A battery failure was detected.

  1. Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
  2. Remove the battery and reinstall it.
iRobot Customer Care Ask iRobot Customer Care about a replacement battery. Contact: (877) 855-8593 or global.irobot.com.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 11

Charging Error 11. A battery failure was detected.

  1. Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
  2. Remove the battery and reinstall it.
iRobot Customer Care Ask iRobot Customer Care about a replacement battery. Contact: (877) 855-8593 or global.irobot.com.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 17

Charging Error 17. The battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery.

  1. Confirm that you are using an authentic iRobot battery.
  2. Remove the battery and reinstall it.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 19

Charging Error 19. Charging timed out.

  1. Remove the battery and reinstall it to clear the error.
  2. Clean the charging contacts.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 20

Charging Error 20. The battery has a fault or is not ready to charge.

  1. Remove the battery for 15 minutes, then reinstall it.
iRobot Customer Care If the error persists, ask iRobot Customer Care about a replacement battery. Contact: (877) 855-8593 or global.irobot.com.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 21

Charging Error 21. The robot docked but was unable to charge.

  1. Clean the charging contacts.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 101

Charging Error 101. The robot does not detect a battery.

  1. Remove the battery and reinstall it.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 102

Charging Error 102. A charge fault was detected.

  1. Confirm that you are using an authentic iRobot Lithium-Ion battery.
  2. Check the robot for liquid damage.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 103

Charging Error 103. A charge fault was detected.

  1. Try charging again.
  2. Check the robot for liquid damage.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 104

Charging Error 104. No electrical current was detected with the dock or the robot.

  1. Clean the charging contacts.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 105

Charging Error 105. A low electrical current was detected with the dock or the robot.

  1. Clean the charging contacts.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 106

Charging Error 106. The battery is too warm for charging.

  1. Let the robot reach room temperature, then try again.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 107

Charging Error 107. The battery is too cold for charging.

  1. Let the robot reach room temperature, then try again.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 109

Charging Error 109. A battery failure was detected.

  1. Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
  2. Remove the battery and reinstall it.
iRobot Customer Care Ask iRobot Customer Care about a replacement battery. Contact: (877) 855-8593 or global.irobot.com.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 110

Charging Error 110. The battery cells are imbalanced.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 111

Charging Error 111. A battery failure was detected.

  1. Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
  2. Remove the battery and reinstall it.
iRobot Customer Care Ask iRobot Customer Care about a replacement battery. Contact: (877) 855-8593 or global.irobot.com.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 114

Charging Error 114. The battery has an internal failure.

iRobot Customer Care Ask iRobot Customer Care about a replacement battery. Contact: (877) 855-8593 or global.irobot.com.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 115

Charging Error 115. A battery cell failed during charging.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 117

Charging Error 117. The battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery.

  1. Confirm that you are using an authentic iRobot battery.
  2. Remove the battery and reinstall it.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 119

Charging Error 119. Charging timed out.

  1. Remove the battery and reinstall it to clear the error.
  2. Clean the charging contacts.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 120

Charging Error 120. The battery has a fault or is not ready to charge.

  1. Remove the battery for 15 minutes, then reinstall it.
iRobot Customer Care If the error persists, ask iRobot Customer Care about a replacement battery. Contact: (877) 855-8593 or global.irobot.com.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Charging Error 121

Charging Error 121. The robot docked but was unable to charge.

  1. Clean the charging contacts.

Source Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

Problems

The robot picks up less debris

The bin, brushes or filter are dirty or worn. Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5

  1. Empty the bin. See Empty the bin.
  2. Clean the multi-surface brushes. See Clean the multi-surface brushes.
  3. Clean the filter, or replace it if needed. See Clean the filter.

How-to

Maintenance

TaskWhenSource
Wash the binAs needed Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5
Clean the filter (do not wash)Once a week, twice a week with a pet Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5
Clean the full bin sensorsEvery 2 weeks Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5
Clean the front caster wheelEvery 2 weeks Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5
Clean the edge-sweeping brush and multi-surface brushesOnce a month, twice a month with a pet Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5
Clean the sensors and charging contactsOnce a month Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5

Parts and consumables

ItemReplace or refillSpecificationSource
FilterEvery 2 monthsFilter in the bin; replace every 2 months. Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5
Front caster wheelEvery 12 monthsFront wheel module. Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5
Edge-sweeping brushEvery 12 monthsBrush held by one screw. Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5
Multi-surface brushesEvery 12 monthsPair of rubber brushes in the cleaning head module. Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 5

Specifications

The owner's guide covers the Roomba i3 and i4 with regulatory model RVD-Y1. Source: Safety Information: Important Safety Information (PDF page 2), p. 2

The robot reports an error with an audio alert and a red light ring; pressing CLEAN plays the details. Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Troubleshooting, p. 3

iRobot's i Series error chart gives the spoken message and cause for each Error number. Source: Error Messages Chart, p. 1

iRobot's Charging Error chart covers the Charging Error numbers the robot speaks when it will not charge. Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1

First chargeCharge for 3 hours before the first cleaning job; the robot ships with a partial charge. Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Charging, p. 2
Home Base clearance4 ft (1.2 m) from stairs, 4 ft (1.2 m) in front and 1.5 ft (0.5 m) on both sides Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Positioning the Home Base Charging Station, p. 2
Dual Mode Virtual Wall barrier (select models)Virtual Wall mode blocks openings up to 10 ft (3 m); Halo mode makes a circular barrier about 12 in (30 cm) from the center; batteries last about 8 to 10 months of normal use Source: Accessories: Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier, p. 4
BatteryUse only the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery supplied with the robot Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Battery Safety & Shipping, p. 3

Recalls

No exact-model match for i3, i4, RVD-Y1 in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for iRobot.

Service contact

iRobot Customer Care: (877) 855-8593, global.irobot.com. USA & Canada. Source: Care and Maintenance: iRobot Customer Care, p. 8

Sources

  1. Roomba i3 / i4 Owner's Guide (EN/FR/ES, en-US edition). iRobot Corporation. Document RVD-Y1, revision Undated download, 13 pages, en. prod-help-content.care.irobotapi.com (PDF). Retrieved 13 November 2026.
  2. The Roomba i Series Error Messages Chart. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 19553, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
  3. Charging Error Chart: All Roomba and Braava Models. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 19598, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
  4. Error 36, Roomba i, j Series and Combo 10 Max. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 31109, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.

Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.

Applies to
i3 (variant RVD-Y1), i4. North America.
Source
Roomba i3 / i4 Owner's Guide (EN/FR/ES, en-US edition), RVD-Y1 revision Undated download; The Roomba i Series Error Messages Chart, Article 19553 revision Undated web article; Charging Error Chart: All Roomba and Braava Models, Article 19598 revision Undated web article; Error 36, Roomba i, j Series and Combo 10 Max, Article 31109 revision Undated web article
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