iRobot Roomba 104 2in1 Vacuum & Mop Robot $219.98

AquaHaddock672

Dec 21, 2025 11:32 PM

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AquaHaddock672Dec 21, 2025 11:32 PM

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Do not buy. iRobot broke already.

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Dealzcat

Dec 22, 2025 12:57 AM

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DealzcatDec 22, 2025 12:57 AM

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The company is in bankruptcy . Only buy for less the $49 for parts if needed.

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mmeh97

Dec 22, 2025 1:11 AM

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mmeh97Dec 22, 2025 1:11 AM

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Even if cloud access were to be discontinued in the future, would this still operate in basic mode using physical buttons, allowing them to clean and return to their docks autonomously?

If so, how limiting would that make this device as I am considering one - I just can't justify spending much more than around $200 one.

pcgeekpcgeek

Dec 22, 2025 1:34 AM

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pcgeekpcgeekDec 22, 2025 1:34 AM

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The only Roombas worth buying are the older i, j, and s series Roombas, which are great for those who refused to use Chinese IoT devices.
These newer models are designed and manufactured by a Chinese company, and they require a totally different Roomba Home app, which tells you everything you need to know. Might as well buy a robotic vacuum from a Chinese brand than buying these newer Roombas.

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su_A_ve

Dec 22, 2025 1:46 AM

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su_A_veDec 22, 2025 1:46 AM

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With the recent bankruptcy filing it's hard to say what would happen with these. They may end up being bricks. New buyer who knows what they'll do..

LivelyMeat3134

Dec 22, 2025 2:01 AM

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LivelyMeat3134Dec 22, 2025 2:01 AM

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They've already been acquired by their main manufacturer and they said they'd continue updating the app etc

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thefoyfoy

Dec 22, 2025 3:06 AM

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thefoyfoyDec 22, 2025 3:06 AM

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Quote from mmeh97

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Even if cloud access were to be discontinued in the future, would this still operate in basic mode using physical buttons, allowing them to clean and return to their docks autonomously?

If so, how limiting would that make this device as I am considering one - I just can't justify spending much more than around $200 one.

From my experience, yes these would continue to work. They're lest sophisticated than even the ones 7 years ago, but you'd be able to turn them on and they'd bounce around til they're low on battery/full. You just wouldn't have access to the scheduling and rules. But based on another comment, it sounds like the app's future is fine, for now.

oliviajagger

Dec 22, 2025 5:17 AM

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oliviajaggerDec 22, 2025 5:17 AM

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I've been following IRBT, the stock since March. They made it clear they were going to declare bankruptcy. I own an iRobot Roomba i4+ EVO. I would not touch one of their products until they sort things out, which might be the first quarter in 2026. There is no guarantee the app or customer service will be around a year from now.

Shlanker

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Dec 25, 2025 2:02 PM

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Shlanker

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Dec 25, 2025 2:02 PM

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I briefly picked up a Roomba 105 from Amazon Warehouse Resale for carpet use. Great room mapping. Always returned to base for recharge, then would smartly resume where it left off. Problem was the green side brush they now use is a snap on. No longer held on with a screw. Since this was an entry level model it had little tech to avoid things that kept the side brush from coming off. Such as power cords, cat toys and furniture legs. Pop off it did (every damn time) and the bot kept going. I'd have to treasure hunt for the missing side brush. Called Roomba support. They got my purchase info and kindly offered to send me a box of three new side brushes to try. Then 30 min later, they emailed me saying WHOOPS!, they weren't. Because Amazon Warehouse is not an authorized reseller of Roomba products. So no warranty. I returned it to Amazon as defective. This was days before IRobot announced bankruptcy.

Last edited by Shlanker December 25, 2025 at 06:11 AM.

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