iRobot Home Classic is the official legacy companion application for controlling and scheduling cleaning tasks with a range of older iRobot robot vacuums, such as certain Roomba models, providing a centralized digital interface for device management, maintenance alerts, and cleaning history directly from a user's smartphone.

Key Features

The app serves as a dedicated hub for compatible robots, enabling users to initiate cleaning jobs, monitor progress in real-time, and receive notifications when a bin is full or a job is complete. It allows for the creation and saving of customized cleaning schedules, ensuring floors are maintained automatically. Furthermore, it provides access to detailed cleaning history reports and offers guided troubleshooting and maintenance support for the connected device.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: The interface is straightforward and reliable for supported models, offering essential smart home control. Features like scheduling and history are very practical for automated cleaning routines. Direct access to maintenance tips and reminders helps extend the lifespan of the robot vacuum.
• Cons: Its functionality is limited to older iRobot products and is not updated for newer models, which use a different app. Some users may experience connectivity issues with newer operating systems. The feature set is basic compared to modern smart home applications.

Functions

The application’s core functions revolve around remote control and automation. Users can start, stop, pause, or direct their robot vacuum from anywhere. It handles the scheduling of single or multiple weekly cleanings. The app also manages device settings, such as preferences for cleaning passes, and delivers important status updates, including error messages and battery life indicators. Access to how-to videos and manual chapters is integrated for user support.

How to Use

Click the button "Check All Versions" below to download and install it. Ensure your robot is powered on and in its Home Base. Open the app and follow the in-depth setup wizard to connect your specific Roomba model to your home Wi-Fi network. Once paired, you can explore the main dashboard to manually control your robot, navigate to the schedule section to set your preferred cleaning times and days, and visit the settings menu to customize cleaning preferences, set notifications, and review past cleaning maps and history.