Roomba i5: The Smart, Budget-Friendly Robot Vacuum & Mop

Welcome back to Technology Paul! In today's video, we're diving deep into the world of smart cleaning with the Roomba i5 Combo system!
We'll explore every nook and cranny of the i5, from its smart mapping capabilities to its dual-action vacuum and mop combo. Find out whether it's worth the investment for your home needs. I'll share my personal experience from unboxing to daily use, highlighting the features that impressed me and the areas where I think there's room for improvement.
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[@klarak779]

I just got this roomba model, and I love it. It's a very good price and quality in cleaning is great, more expensive models have some extra perks but I honestly don't mind moving a few rugs for floor mop. On the other hand fingers crossed I don't have cat litter accident! Very clever place for home base, I wish I thought of that 😊 and a little tip for placing the mop, the blue plastic square part on the mop goes into a blue pocket so its more secure 😊

[@thymadness]

This video helped me to make the decision ro buy this model. I did plenty or research and your video was veey helpful.

[@TechnologyPaul]

Thanks!

[@ChristopherDillman]

Awesome review. Two immediate {maybe absent-minded} questions .. > Does it include a HEPA filter and can it be replaced. > Do you HAVE to use the mop feature, or will it work the best as just a vacuum.

[@pamcollins2178]

Thank you! I just bought the i5 and although I have The app on my phone and even downloaded the instructions and read everything I still had questions. You answered everything. You have saved me a bunch of research time.

[@josiealvarez3454]

Thank You so much for this review!

[@meganmcgrath8378]

Just got one of these & have been thinking like it all day 😅 Amazing piece of tech. Re the rug issue when mopping - I have one large area rug in a high traffic area I’d like to mop regularly, and I’m guessing one of the virtual walls (which can project in a circle) might be able to keep it off most of my rug. So I’ll be getting one of those to test it out.

[@andyfielder1524]

I wish we had the same experience. The first one they sent wouldn't pair with my network and I had to return it. The second tangled with whatever cords it came across and the mop feature didn't work at all. It just stopped functioning when I snapped it in. I sadly returned the second one and hope I can find an upgraded experience somewhere. I've heard the Chinese models are far superior to iRobot now.

[@yogineebhide9694]

I too have horrible experience

[@tc5652]

Hi i found your i5 video helpful. Unfortunately i have an immovable area rug in my living area. Id love to get the floor of the combo rooms kitchen dining and partial living room mopped but the rug prevents it. Otherwise i do like this new bday gift!

[@Puda]

Just a tip, you can actually get them at $260 CAD when it’s an open box.

[@krystianstepien5835]

I feel like I`ve travelled back in time since 2010 :)

[@Zach987]

Does the vacuum still auto empty if the mop bin is on? Also does the mopping results look like someone hand moped with a hand held one?

[@ryanderdall3269]

Do you leave your i5 on the main floor of your house, or do you take it to other floors to have it clean there too? How easy would it be to have it clean the main floor one day, then move it to a lower level to clean a different floor the next day?

[@garyuppledycktyke9073]

it’s not that hard but if you do leave the base in the open so it can be easily moved

[@marimerf6685]

HI I WOULD LIKE IF YOU CAN EXPLAIN WHY THE BATERY DONT LAST LONG AND IS NEW?

[@garyuppledycktyke9073]

HI SO YOU PROBABLY HAVE A BAD UNIT OR ITS LASTING HOW LONG IT SHOULD BE AND YOU ARE JUST IMPATIENT

[@Puda]

@@garyuppledycktyke9073🤣🤣

[@maximusxm]

yes the i5 havent try the mop yet waiting for wife to come back from vacations 😀

[@KenSpeer-jn3cf]

Do you have to buy the mopping pad separately

[@walkerhills3871]

How is it with stairs? Can you map both levels at initial setup? I'm buying one for the family and I have the cheaper model in my single-story home and like you said that one just seems to run around the room without much thought, worried if this model is able to stop itself from falling downstairs.

[@Puda]

They are all able to stop in front of the stairs. I have 2 of them.

[@annags1718]

Love your review 😊thanks!

[@garyuppledycktyke9073]

how well does the mop work

[@yogineebhide9694]

Moping is horrible. Doesn’t clean at all

[@yogineebhide9694]

Doesn’t work up to the mark

[@mibars]

More like licking the floor than actual mopping. This attachment makes no sense, it's basically a constantly wetted pad, no rinsing, no washing.

[@gabrielmenescal]

My house has 2 floors. How can I do to make it work? Should I move the base from bottom to top floor? Or leave on the bottom floor and make it do a random clean on the top? Anyone, experiences with pets? I have a dog, and some hair on the house.

[@Puda]

You need to move the unit, yes. I have 3 floors. Ideally, if you have a large house, you want 2 or 3.

[@RobertAarons-or6pv]

nice video

[@mibars]

Got this model to replace the super old Roomba 400 and I'm not impressed. Expected tit to be way more reliable and smart. 1) Stores one map only. If you move it between floors or areas then only one can be mapped, the other one has to rely on "clean everywhere". 2) Map is not editable. It's an issue if a whole floor can't be mapped in one run when you have a door that blocks the corridor when open. 3) Mop is a joke. It's just a wetted tiny rug that has no means of self cleaning. Once it gets dirty it stays so until you manually clean it. 4) Both the robot and an app is slow to react to commands. An "end of cycle" chime occasionally hanging mid-tune is a cherry on top. 5) Not too reliable. Two times it just had an error in a middle of cycle and stopped in random location. 6) Pressing the buttons does not guarantee that the robot will work. I had it fail to start couple of times, playing the tune, then it takes couple of second to start (see #4). But sometimes it just don't start at all. Other than that it is OK, it does clean OK, can orient itself and return to base, will automatically vacuum whole floor with couple of recharges in between, one just need to remember it's shortcomings .

[@mrmrsperfectfamily7589]

My i5 is not self emptying. Do you have a solution

[@garyuppledycktyke9073]

did you get a self emptying one or the non self emptying

[@mrmrsperfectfamily7589]

@garyuppledycktyke9073 I have self emptying station. It has been self emptying soon after the cleaning. But after a month it is not doing that

[@garyuppledycktyke9073]

@@mrmrsperfectfamily7589if the bag is not installed then it won’t if you have the mop pad on in won’t self empty

[@garyuppledycktyke9073]

@@mrmrsperfectfamily7589is the bag full

[@onaragonzalezmendiola5105]

Hi Paul. I just bought an i5 and I am very frustared !! The app does not work on my phone. What can I do ? Heeeeelp please !!

[@heinzgitz66]

Technology Paul, Deutsch?

[@rbjstudio]

Xiaomi c1 mop combo is way better than this roomba, wich I just get I’m happy overall but I miss some features of the Xiaomi

[@frankni7624]

Never buy this iRobot products. It is made by a scam company. I bought brand new from an eBay seller. It is still under warranty and it broke down. The support person told me because I didn't purchase it from an authorized seller. So there is no warranty. They told me I have to pay for the repair even though it is still under warranty. Avoid this scam company.

[@sepehrr501]

U bought it from eBay bro…

[@dontdoxmebro]

That’s literally standard across the board. How do they know the eBay guy didn’t steal it?

[@L3nnox15]

-_-

[@pobster88j94]

That’s on you 🤡

[@Puda]

@@dontdoxmebroexactly 🤣🤣🤣 the guy is finding out how life works