iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO (3554) Robot Vacuum - Self-Empty for Up to 60 Days, Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Compatible with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning

My FAVORITE possession. Kyle (my robot) loves to do his weekly cleaning runs. He can't get into every corner due to the round shape, but in general, he keeps my house clean! I bought this on a Prime Day discount and it was well worth the price!

This was a replacement to an off brand.Connection issues: First we had trouble connecting to it. My phone/the app would throw error codes left and right; talked to their help desk and had to be transferred all around. We never found a solution, but my partner was able to connect. Really frustrating. Between me, my partner, and with help desk, it took us 50 attempts to connect. It should not be this hard. Our internet was compatible with the device.Self-Empyting Bin: This was the main reason why we chose the product. Our last one filled up too quickly from 3 pets worth of fur. By the second time we run it, we noticed the vacuum would empty its bin within 2-4 minutes of vacuuming and it killed the battery. We cleaned the bin, the filter and bag, but the bag wasn't filled. By the fifth time we used it, it would throw errors saying it couldn't empty itself. We cleaned it again and found the filter already needed a replace. We didn't have this problem with our off brand. They do not give you replacement filters, but they give you two bags.Overall Clean: It seems like a good sweeper compared to our off brand. The carpets felt cleaner. That said, I don't think the robot is efficient. I felt that the robot goes over some of the same areas and does not do a complete "lap" around the house.App: The app is basic and kinda disappointing. Our old vacuum's map would show you lines where the vacuum had cleaned and if you needed to go back over a spot, you could tap or place a box over an area and send it to that area. This one doesn't. Just shows you a map. You can tap on the map and tell it to clean a room.Sound: This is a loud one. This is as loud as manual sweeper. I am auditory sensitive and usually wear ear plugs and step outside while it runs.Overall, I'm unimpressed. We got this on sale for $279. Our last one was $150 and had a mop feature, which we didn't use. Honestly, go with the off brand. I'm sure it can't be much more worse than this one. 😅

My third one al lwe’re broken or stopped working after a few uses. I really wanted one, but this company does not make a quality product.The first two I got at a store that would take them back the third one I bought on Amazon. With no ability to return after using it under 10 times over approximately 3 months. I called the iRobot company and they just kept sending me on a wild goose chase to get more and more and more receipts which I could not obtain anymore of. At the end of the day they just cut me off Amazon has nobody to get in touch with so there’s absolutely nothing I can do. I would warn anybody buying this item not to. It will break quickly and you will be stuck

The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a decent entry into the smart vacuum market, but it falls short in several key areas, making it hard to recommend unless it's on sale.Setup and UsabilityThe setup process was very simple, and the app is intuitive and user-friendly. However, I have not used the Alexa integration and would personally prefer it if the device didn't include Alexa compatibility at all. For me, it's an unnecessary feature that feels intrusive.Smart Mapping and NavigationThe smart mapping feature works most of the time, but it's far from perfect. It struggles to accurately map certain areas of my apartment, particularly around doors, doorposts, couches, and chairs. Although it’s easy to designate rooms, I’ve noticed the map sometimes "forgets" rooms and labels them as unidentified. I've stopped trying to update the map because it’s more trouble than it’s worth. Additionally, the Roomba has difficulty avoiding obstacles and seems to lack the intelligence of other models I’ve used. It constantly bumps into walls, eats cords, and gets stuck on furniture legs or loose items. It would be great if it could learn to avoid problem areas over time, but unfortunately, it doesn’t.Cleaning PerformanceThe vacuum does a decent job of picking up pet hair, which is my primary use case, but it requires daily operation to maintain cleanliness. It struggles with various surfaces and often gets caught on desk legs or loose objects. While it’s not the worst cleaner I’ve used, the lack of advanced obstacle detection is a real drawback.Self-Emptying and MaintenanceThe self-emptying feature is a standout highlight. It’s convenient and works well, though I wish the device would notify me when the bag is full. I highly recommend investing in reusable bags, as the disposable ones sold separately can become an unnecessary ongoing cost. One minor issue is that the bags can be tricky to load, but the snug fit ensures everything stays in place.Battery Life and DurabilityI live in a small apartment, and the battery is usually quite low by the time it finishes its daily cleaning routine. While this hasn’t caused any issues yet, I anticipate potential battery problems within a year or two. On the bright side, the vacuum reliably finds its base 99% of the time. A small quirk is that it doesn’t clean the area around its base, so placement is important.Noise and OperationThe Roomba is quite noisy during operation, which can be especially frustrating since it takes about an hour to clean my space. Over time, I’ve learned to tune out the noise, but it can still be disruptive during meetings or when watching something. The frequent bumping into objects adds to the noise and highlights its lack of refinement compared to other smart vacuums I’ve owned.Overall ValueI would only recommend this vacuum if it’s on sale—preferably during events like Black Friday or Cyber Monday—and only if the discount is significant. Even then, I think you can find better value with other brands, such as Eufy. The self-emptying feature is the main selling point, but the lack of features like remote control, spot cleaning, and advanced obstacle avoidance makes it hard to justify the price. While Alexa integration might appeal to some, I find it unnecessary and would prefer it not be included.Final ThoughtsOverall, the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO has its merits, particularly in its self-emptying capability, but its flaws outweigh the benefits. It’s not a bad vacuum, but it’s far from the best. If you’re in the market for a smart vacuum, I’d suggest exploring alternatives that offer better value and more advanced features.