Home Base®

Roomba returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return.

Always keep the Home Base plugged in. When Roomba is on the Home Base, the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Roomba is charging.

Home Base Location

You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return to the dock at the end of a cleaning cycle. If Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it successfully docks.

Home

Base

Chair

Table

Stairs

Area Rug

To manually dock Roomba, place it within five feet of the Home Base and press DOCK.

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Wireless Command Center

The Wireless Command Center is compatible with models 535 and above only.

The Wireless Command Center lets you conveniently control Roomba’s functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off, schedule Roomba to clean and steer Roomba around your room without bending down.

To schedule Roomba to clean, use the buttons on the Wireless Command Center as if they were on the robot itself. See page 15 for details on setting Roomba’s clock and setting, changing and deleting schedules.

Before using your Wireless Command Center for the first time, install 4 AA batteries.

All Wireless Command Centers are setup to work exclusively with the Roomba they are packaged with. If you own a second Wireless Command Center

or Roomba, visit www.irobot.com for details on setting up the Wireless Command Center with other Roombas.

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iRobot 530, 500 manual Wireless Command Center, Home Base Location, Home Base Chair Stairs Area Rug

530, 500 specifications

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