iRobot Roomba j7 robot vacuum
- Category
- Robot vacuums
- Model number
- j7, RVE-Y1, ADI-N1
- Region
- North America
- Verified
- Red light ring
- Red light ring sweeping to the rear
- Red light ring with 'Low battery. Please charge.'
- White spiral on the light ring
- Light ring pulsing white at the rear
- Blue light ring pattern
- Flashing blue light ring
- White swirl on the light ring
- Error 2
- Error 5
- Error 13
- Error 15
- Error 24
- Error 27
- Error 33
- Error 36
- Error 46
- Error 68
- Charging Error 1
- Charging Error 2
- Charging Error 3
- Charging Error 4 and 5
- Charging Error 6 and 7
- Charging Error 8
- Charging Error 9
- Charging Error 11
- Charging Error 17
- Charging Error 19
- Charging Error 20
- Charging Error 21
- Charging Error 101
- Charging Error 102
- Charging Error 103
- Charging Error 104
- Charging Error 105
- Charging Error 106
- Charging Error 107
- Charging Error 109
- Charging Error 110
- Charging Error 111
- Charging Error 114
- Charging Error 115
- Charging Error 117
- Charging Error 119
- Charging Error 120
- Charging Error 121
- The robot will not charge
- The front caster wheel does not spin freely after cleaning
- The robot picks up less debris
- How to reboot the robot
- How to factory reset the robot with its button
- How to empty the bin
- How to clean the filter
- How to wash the bin
- How to clean the full bin sensors
- How to clean the multi-surface brushes
- How to clean the front caster wheel
- How to clean the edge-sweeping brush
- How to clean the sensors, camera window and charging contacts
- How to clean the charging contacts to clear error 36
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Red light ring | The robot has an error. | Checks |
| Red light ring sweeping to the rear | The robot senses that its bin needs emptying. | Checks |
| Red light ring with 'Low battery. Please charge.' | The battery is low. | Checks |
| White spiral on the light ring | The robot is charging. | Checks |
| Light ring pulsing white at the rear | The robot is fully charged. | Checks |
| Blue light ring pattern | The robot is looking for its charging station. | Checks |
| Flashing blue light ring | The robot is in Dirt Detect mode over an especially dirty area. | Checks |
| White swirl on the light ring | The robot is rebooting. | Checks |
| Error 2 | The multi-surface rubber brushes cannot turn. | 3 causes |
| Error 5 | The right wheel cannot turn. | 2 causes |
| Error 13 | The robot is on an obstacle or an uneven surface and a side wheel is stuck. | 2 causes |
| Error 15 | The robot had an internal error and took care of it; no troubleshooting is needed unless it happens on every cleaning job. | 3 causes |
| Error 24 | The robot is on an obstacle or an uneven surface and its wheels are spinning without moving it. | 2 causes |
| Error 27 | The vacuum is not working because not enough air is passing through to the bin; debris may block the vacuum motor or filter. | 3 causes |
| Error 33 | The robot cannot complete cleaning and has cancelled its cleaning job. | 6 causes |
| Error 36 | The sensors on the robot were not cleared when the robot evacuated debris into the dock; the light ring may also sweep red toward the rear. | 4 causes |
| Error 46 | The battery is low and needs to charge. | Checks |
| Error 68 | The robot is not receiving data from its camera, so it cannot navigate; it will not start a new job and interrupts a job in progress. | Checks |
| Charging Error 1 | The robot does not detect a battery. | Checks |
| Charging Error 2 | A charge fault was detected. | Checks |
| Charging Error 3 | A charge fault was detected. | Checks |
| Charging Error 4 and 5 | A low current fault was detected with the dock or the robot. | Checks |
| Charging Error 6 and 7 | The battery is too warm or too cold for charging. | Checks |
| Charging Error 8 | The robot cannot communicate with its battery. | Checks |
| Charging Error 9 | A battery failure was detected. | Checks |
| Charging Error 11 | A battery failure was detected. | Checks |
| Charging Error 17 | The battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery. | Checks |
| Charging Error 19 | Charging timed out. | Checks |
| Charging Error 20 | The battery has a fault or is not ready to charge. | Checks |
| Charging Error 21 | The robot docked but was unable to charge. | Checks |
| Charging Error 101 | The robot does not detect a battery. | Checks |
| Charging Error 102 | A charge fault was detected. | Checks |
| Charging Error 103 | A charge fault was detected. | Checks |
| Charging Error 104 | No electrical current was detected with the dock or the robot. | Checks |
| Charging Error 105 | A low electrical current was detected with the dock or the robot. | Checks |
| Charging Error 106 | The battery is too warm for charging. | Checks |
| Charging Error 107 | The battery is too cold for charging. | Checks |
| Charging Error 109 | A battery failure was detected. | Checks |
| Charging Error 110 | The battery cells are imbalanced. | Checks |
| Charging Error 111 | A battery failure was detected. | Checks |
| Charging Error 114 | The battery has an internal failure. | Checks |
| Charging Error 115 | A battery cell failed during charging. | Checks |
| Charging Error 117 | The battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery. | Checks |
| Charging Error 119 | Charging timed out. | Checks |
| Charging Error 120 | The battery has a fault or is not ready to charge. | Checks |
| Charging Error 121 | The robot docked but was unable to charge. | Checks |
Red light ring
Light ring solid red with an audio alert. The robot has an error.
- Press the clean button or tap the bumper to hear the error details.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place the robot on the charging station.
Source Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Troubleshooting, p. 3
White spiral on the light ring
Light ring spiralling white while charging. The robot is charging.
Light ring pulsing white at the rear
Light ring intermittently pulsing white at the rear. The robot is fully charged.
Blue light ring pattern
Light ring showing a blue pattern after the clean button is held. The robot is looking for its charging station.
Flashing blue light ring
Light ring flashing blue while cleaning. The robot is in Dirt Detect mode over an especially dirty area.
White swirl on the light ring
Light ring swirling clockwise in white. The robot is rebooting.
Error 46
Error 46: low battery. The battery is low and needs to charge.
- Place the robot on the Home Base or Clean Base until it is fully charged.
- View the charging status in the iRobot Home app.
Source Source: Error 46, p. 1
Error 68
Error 68: no camera data. The robot is not receiving data from its camera, so it cannot navigate; it will not start a new job and interrupts a job in progress.
- Place the robot on its charging station.
- Press and hold the clean button for 10 seconds to reboot the robot.
Source Source: Error 68, p. 1
Charging Error 1
Charging Error 1. The robot does not detect a battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 2
Charging Error 2. A charge fault was detected.
- Confirm that you are using an authentic iRobot Lithium-Ion battery.
- Check the robot for liquid damage.
Charging Error 3
Charging Error 3. A charge fault was detected.
- Try charging again.
- Check the robot for liquid damage.
Charging Error 4 and 5
Charging Error 4 and 5. A low current fault was detected with the dock or the robot.
- Clean the charging contacts.
Charging Error 6 and 7
Charging Error 6 and 7. The battery is too warm or too cold for charging.
- Let the robot reach room temperature, then try again.
Charging Error 8
Charging Error 8. The robot cannot communicate with its battery.
- Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 9
Charging Error 9. A battery failure was detected.
- Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 11
Charging Error 11. A battery failure was detected.
- Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 17
Charging Error 17. The battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery.
- Confirm that you are using an authentic iRobot battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 19
Charging Error 19. Charging timed out.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it to clear the error.
- Clean the charging contacts.
Charging Error 20
Charging Error 20. The battery has a fault or is not ready to charge.
- Remove the battery for 15 minutes, then reinstall it.
Charging Error 21
Charging Error 21. The robot docked but was unable to charge.
- Clean the charging contacts.
Charging Error 101
Charging Error 101. The robot does not detect a battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 102
Charging Error 102. A charge fault was detected.
- Confirm that you are using an authentic iRobot Lithium-Ion battery.
- Check the robot for liquid damage.
Charging Error 103
Charging Error 103. A charge fault was detected.
- Try charging again.
- Check the robot for liquid damage.
Charging Error 104
Charging Error 104. No electrical current was detected with the dock or the robot.
- Clean the charging contacts.
Charging Error 105
Charging Error 105. A low electrical current was detected with the dock or the robot.
- Clean the charging contacts.
Charging Error 106
Charging Error 106. The battery is too warm for charging.
- Let the robot reach room temperature, then try again.
Charging Error 107
Charging Error 107. The battery is too cold for charging.
- Let the robot reach room temperature, then try again.
Charging Error 109
Charging Error 109. A battery failure was detected.
- Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 110
Charging Error 110. The battery cells are imbalanced.
Charging Error 111
Charging Error 111. A battery failure was detected.
- Confirm that the battery is an authentic iRobot battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 114
Charging Error 114. The battery has an internal failure.
Charging Error 115
Charging Error 115. A battery cell failed during charging.
Charging Error 117
Charging Error 117. The battery may not be an authentic iRobot battery.
- Confirm that you are using an authentic iRobot battery.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Charging Error 119
Charging Error 119. Charging timed out.
- Remove the battery and reinstall it to clear the error.
- Clean the charging contacts.
Charging Error 120
Charging Error 120. The battery has a fault or is not ready to charge.
- Remove the battery for 15 minutes, then reinstall it.
Charging Error 121
Charging Error 121. The robot docked but was unable to charge.
- Clean the charging contacts.
Problems
- The robot will not charge3 causes in the manual. First: the robot announces a Charging Error and the light ring turns red.
- The front caster wheel does not spin freely after cleaningA front wheel clogged with hair and debris could damage the floor.
- The robot picks up less debrisThe bin, filter or brushes are dirty.
The front caster wheel does not spin freely after cleaning
A front wheel clogged with hair and debris could damage the floor. Source: Care and Maintenance: Cleaning the Front Caster Wheel, p. 6
The robot picks up less debris
The bin, filter or brushes are dirty. Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 4
- Empty the bin. See Empty the bin.
- Clean the filter. See Clean the filter.
- Clean the multi-surface brushes. See Clean the multi-surface brushes.
How-to
- How to reboot the robotWhen iRobot's error articles tell you to reboot, as for errors 15 and 33.
- How to factory reset the robot with its buttonWhen the robot must return to factory settings.
- How to empty the binWhen the light ring sweeps red toward the rear or the robot picks up less debris.
- How to clean the filterWhen the filter is due for cleaning: once a week, twice a week with a pet.
- How to wash the binWhen the bin needs washing.
- How to clean the full bin sensorsEvery 2 weeks.
- How to clean the multi-surface brushesOnce a month, twice a month with a pet.
- How to clean the front caster wheelEvery 2 weeks.
- How to clean the edge-sweeping brushOnce a month, twice a month with a pet.
- How to clean the sensors, camera window and charging contactsOnce a month; clean and inspect the camera window once a month.
- How to clean the charging contacts to clear error 36When error 36 persists after the bin sensors are clean.
Maintenance
Settings
| Setting | Options | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduced power standby mode | Remove the dust bin and tap the clean button 5 times to enter; place the robot on the charging station and tap the clean button to exit | Lowers the power the robot uses on the charging station when not in use. | Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Charging, p. 2 |
Parts and consumables
| Item | Replace or refill | Specification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filter | Every 2 months | Filter in the bin; replace every 2 months. | Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 4 |
| Front caster wheel | Every 12 months | Front wheel module. | Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 4 |
| Edge-sweeping brush | Every 12 months | Brush held by one screw. | Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 4 |
| Multi-surface brushes | Every 12 months | Pair of rubber brushes in the cleaning head module. | Source: Care and Maintenance: Care and Maintenance Instructions, p. 4 |
Specifications
The owner's guide covers the Roomba j7 with regulatory models RVE-Y1 and ADI-N1. Source: Safety Information: Important Safety Instructions (PDF page 2), p. 2
The robot reports an error with an audio alert and a red light ring; pressing the clean button or tapping the bumper plays the details. Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Troubleshooting, p. 3
Error 15 appears after the battery is removed and reinserted, which iRobot describes as expected behavior. Source: Error 15, p. 1
iRobot's j Series error articles define errors 2, 5, 13, 15, 24, 27, 33, 36, 46 and 68 and its charging error chart defines the Charging Error numbers. Source: Charging Error Chart, p. 1
| First charge | Charge for 3 hours before the first cleaning job; the robot ships with a partial charge. | Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Charging, p. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging station clearance | 4 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 |
| Inactivity timeout | After 90 minutes of inactivity off the charging station the robot ends its cleaning job | Source: Using Your Roomba Robot Vacuum: Troubleshooting, p. 3 |
| Battery | Use 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 j7, RVE-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. 7
Sources
- j7 Owner's Guide (EN/FR/ES, online-only North America edition). iRobot Corporation. Document RVE-Y1, ADI-N1, revision Undated download (2022 copyright), 40 pages, en. prod-help-content.care.irobotapi.com (PDF). Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Error 2, Roomba j Series and Combo 10 Max. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 31156, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Error 5, Roomba j Series and Combo 10 Max. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 31116, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Error 13, Roomba j Series and Combo 10 Max. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 31093, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Error 15, Roomba j Series and Combo 10 Max. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 31124, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Roomba j Series: Error 24. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 31072, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Error 27, Roomba j Series and Combo 10 Max. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 31120, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Error 33, Roomba j Series and Combo 10 Max. iRobot Corporation. Document Article 31074, revision Undated web article, 1 pages, en. homesupport.irobot.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- 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.
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