iRobot is a company that is known for manufacturing home robots. It is known for making home robots such as the Roomba, Scooba and the 590lm. iRobot is available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia.
The company was founded with the purpose of making smart household robots that can clean your house or help you with your chores. iRobot has been around since 1990, and it has become a household name. It has sold millions of units since its release.
The Roomba can be used to clean different surfaces such as carpets, hard floors and rugs. You can even use it to vacuum the floor or to mop your floors with ease. You can also use it to vacuum furniture, or you can use it to sweep your floors using the cleaning pads provided by iRobot.
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Category
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Error code88
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ProductRoomba
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DeveloperiRobot
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First seenSeptember 10, 2021
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VerifiedYes
What causes the 88 error?
The iRobot documentation indicates that error code '88' is caused by the following problem: "Robot has determined it can no longer safely backup".
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How to solve iRobot Roomba error 88
We've created a list of solutions which you can follow if you want to solve this Roomba problem yourself. Do you need more help? Visit our support page if you need professional support with Roomba right away.
iRobot solution
Move the robot to a new nearby location and press clean to resume the mission.
Do you still have problems with this error? Try one of the quick fixes below or leave a comment.
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There are many errors that can occur when you try to use iRobot Roomba Error 88. This error occurs when you try to use the robot or when your robot shows a Roomba’s Path Error. This error can be annoying and frustrating because you cannot use the robot properly.
The problem can be caused by a battery issue, a problem with the motor or a problem with the sensor. You might also encounter this error if you have other devices that are interfering with the proper functioning of iRobot Roomba Error. To fix this error, you need to try a few solutions.
The iRobot 88 error occurs because the Roomba has determined it can no longer safely backup. Your Roomba will not perform any safe backup anymore.
You can try to reboot your Roomba. You can click the clean button for 20 seconds until the clean button’s light starts spinning. Your Roomba will be shut down and you need around 2-3 minutes to turn it on again. Please wait for the message that will appear on the screen. If the message does not appear anymore, you can use your Roomba like usual.
Besides that, you can try disconnecting and reconnecting your Roomba to the Wi-Fi network. If you want to disconnect your Roomba from the Wi-Fi network you may need to press Clean, Spot Clean, and Home at once and hold them down until you hear a tone. You need to wait and your Roomba is disconnected from the Wi-Fi network. If you want to reconnect the Roomba, you can do it through the iRobot Home App.
If this does not work, then you can try contacting iRobot directly. You can also try contacting them through their customer support number or by filling a ticket online.
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