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If you are looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that fits your tight budget perfectly, then consider ECOVACS DEEBOT N79.

This product is one of the least expensive that you can buy without any worry.

Featuring the built-in Wifi, you can control your robot from anywhere using the ECOVACS app or included remote control. However, it lacks the operation via voice control through Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

From my experience, I personally think DEEBOT N79 is great for:

Working on hardwood and tile floors
Cleaning thinner carpets
Homes raising pets
Saving money

However, you shouldn’t get it if you have deep-pile/shag carpet or live in large open areas. You can download full DEEBOT N79 manual here for complete instructions!

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What is DEEBOT?

Solve common problems of DEEBOT N79 robotic cleaner

ECOVACS never disappoints their consumers.

Known as the floor cleaning robot, ECOVACS DEEBOT is designed to have the self-cleaning system. It’s also packed with Smart Navi Technology and Smartphone application to give the perfection to your house.

With the release of the N79 model, they still continue their commitment to smart home technology. In addition, the integration of Google Home and Amazon Echo makes DEEBOT N79 the most outstanding in the DEEBOT series.

Just install the ECOVACS app to your phone or any smart home device so that you can control the robot fluidly with ease. Now, no matter where you are, you still enable to navigate when and how it clean.

Overall, DEEBOT is undoubtedly the best vacuum cleaning robot on the market.

Overview of DEEBOT N79 Troubleshooting

1. How do I reset my DEEBOT?

The reset process is quite simpler than you may think.

In order to reset your DEEBOT, all you need is to press and hold the START/PAUSE button for 3 seconds. Then set the current time. Once the scheduling has set successfully, make sure you hear the *beep* sound 3 times from the device and the indicator light will turn blow after that.

If the scheduling is cancelled, the device will still beep 3 times but the indicator light will go green. Of course you can fix this issue by removing and replacing the DEEBOT’s motherboard.

Here is an introduction to the N79 model:

2. Why my DEEBOT keeps moving in circles?

You find your DEEBOT N79 unit goes around in circles?

Let’s turn it over and check the bottom of the robovac to see whether its anti-drop sensors are covered with dirt or not. If it does have dust, you’re advised to rub the sensors carefully using the multi-function cleaning tool. This item is included in the N79 package!

In case this issue still happens, then probably the robot’s driving wheels are tangled with external matters or the robot cannot spot objects as it should be. Don’t worry as we have solutions to help the issues resolved completely.

Make use of the multi-function cleaning tool to wipe anti-drop sensors.
The multi-function cleaning tool can also deface anti-drop sensors; in addition, it’s necessary to remove any debris from driving wheels.

3. Why my DEEBOT goes backwards only?

The possible cause for the DEEBOT going backwards in a straight line might be because its front bumper gets stuck in or is unable to return to the correct position. This is what we call the “bumper exception” error!

Your robot vacuum cleaner may think the walls are closing in on it; that explains why it keeps moving backwards.

In order to help your robovac move back and forth in the correct position again, all you need is to gently pull out the front bumper a quarter inch. If you’ve tried out this tip but the machine still doesn’t work, then quickly contact ECOVACS Customer Support.

For in-depth cleaning and maintenance, you should check this video:

4. Why won’t my DEEBOT find the charging dock?

For DEEBOT N79 series, the cleaning cycle will only stop when the battery runs low. Your robovac then will slow down the operation automatically and make it way to the charging dock for recharging the energy.

The process might take a while as the robotic vacuum sometimes moves in the wrong direction; however, it will end up in the right spot anyway.

If any consumer wants the DEEBOT unit to return to its Home Base earlier, the setting can be done using the remote or app:

Press the PLAY or PAUSE button
Press the CHARGE or HOME button then

Once you hit those buttons on the remote, your robotic vacuum cleaner will instantly stop the cleaning process and head back to the charging. Try to place the dock somewhere in a clutter free area, with at least 2 feet of clear space on both sides.

Though not many people like this idea, it’s precise to arrange the charging station to the center of the living room. According to ECOVACS makers, putting the charger in the middle of your lounge helps to find out ideal locations for its charging process.

The charging station sometimes cannot send out fast and strong power radio signal to your DEEBOT. Hence, just a slight location move of the charger will make it easier for the robot to find its way home.

5. Why is the auto button red?

Some owning N79 robotic vacuums complain that they’re having the red auto light error with the unit.

After several months offering such great service, the robovac suddenly stops working out of the blue as soon as starting a cleaning cycle. It moves around for less than 5 minutes and then gives off the problem.

How to fix this?

Initially, we’ve done research showing the cause might lie in the battery; therefore, we focused on arranging charging dock positions and cleaning the charge contacts. But it seemed like we were wrong as the same issue still transpires. A couple of days later, we thought about the large amount of dirt accumulation in the beater brush.

Simple remove 4 tiny Phillips screws and a flathead screw driver to detach the front wheels. Clean the brush thoroughly and we were kind of surprised because the N79 again performs as a brand-new machine.

In case your robot flashes red and emits alarm beeps:

Alarm sound	Problems	Solutions
One beep	The robovac is stuck or suspended	Remove the obstacles (if any), put the N79 on an even surface, and reset the machine
Two beeps	Anti-collision bumper malfunction	Check the anti-collision bumper to see if there’s any debris and quickly do the removal
Three beeps	Anti-drop sensors malfunction	Clean anti-drop sensors as mentioned in other questions above
Four beeps	Low battery	Place your robot on the charging dock manually to recharge

This is the video of me cleaning my DEEBOT N79 for you to see:

6. How do I connect to DEEBOT wifi?

Just got a new DEEBOT for your home?

Don’t know what to do as your DEEBOT N79 wifi won’t connect?

A very common problem that most DEEBOT consumers often encounter is – they find it frustrated to connect to the built-in wifi.

Let me remind you that your house is running on a 5GHz network. Oftentimes you have a 2.4GHz band and a 5GHz band to choose from. Therefore, it’s significant to connect to the 2.4GHz bandwidth router if you want to link your robotic cleaner to the wifi.

Create the connection between the app and the robot is actually quite easy.

Initially, ensure your home wifi is set down to the 2.4GHz band.
All ECOVACS products primarily work on 2.4GHz bands and most routers are also dual-banded, so it’s not a big matter as the system will automatically switch this; nevertheless, there are some routers require you to do the setup manually.
Follow the steps of how to do this either from the ECOVACS DEEBOT N79 manual or find it online.
Immediately turn on your robot once you take it out of the box.
Start the app on your smartphone and approach your DEEBOT robot as close as possible.
Press and hold the AUTO button for 3 seconds until you hear a sound from it.
Once you do that, let’s see if the wifi light illuminates on the device or not. If yes, then just access to the app.
Read the instructions on the app to find out the steps of how to connect to your DEEBOT. The connection time takes less than one minute.

Please keep in mind that you have to stay close to the robot as this helps fasten the connection. Check out this video to know how to connect your DEEBOT to the ECOVACS app quickly:

7. How long does the DEEBOT battery last?

Currently, most DEEBOT models use the 3000mAh batter for operation. Its maximum running time is estimated 90 minutes for a complete cleaning cycle. Nevertheless, when the setting is max in every feature and function, then your robot will run out of energy after 45 minutes.

Summary

When purchasing DEEBOT N79, you also receive the manual in which has a handy maintenance guide.

After each time cleaning your device, you’re advised to empty the dustbin and then wash it under running water. Additionally, you should take out the sponge and all high-efficiency filters in order to remove stuck debris.

Rinse only the sponge filter, not the high-efficiency filter.

For the side brushes, you need to clean them once every two weeks and replace them every 3 to 6 months according to the manual. But, the maintenance depends mainly on how often you use the vacuum as well as on usage.

Don’t forget to change the filters every 4 to 6 months.

Also, once a week, the device’s sensors need to be clean with a soft dry cloth.

This ECOVACS DEEBOT robot vacuum can be used without wifi. Therefore, you can choose to skip the setup step with wifi connection. This means you are unable to utilize the app, obviously.

Refer to the manual or call customer support whenever you get stuck with ECOVACS DEEBOT N79.

Get solutions to handle the Roomba not charging at all

There are many questions about why my Roomba won’t charge.

In this article, I’ll help you solve this issue with your robotic vacuum cleaner.

It’s necessary to have a Roomba robovac in your house, firstly.

This machine cleans dirt, sundry debris, and pet hair on the floor. Thanks to the convenience of Roomba, you can go somewhere else and do something else.

Since the flying-saucer shaped vacuum cleaner runs on a rechargeable battery, you now can keep it charged just by purchasing and installing an optional charging station called the Home Base.

However, the problem occurs just after a few days purchasing.

Many consumers claim that Roomba won’t dock or charge at all. Even though they did everything possible, from cleaning the contacts inside for the battery to contact the company’s customer support, there’s still no solution to solve this problem.

Now check out this article and find out the reason!

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What do you do if your Roomba won’t charge?

Firstly you must know the series of your Roomba machine. Why?

The following solution can only apply to Roomba 500, 600, 700, and 800.

In case you just bought the new robot which has never been activated, then the issue may have happened during shipment. You must check to see if the battery is shifted or not – if yes, then simply remove the battery and place it in the same spot properly.

As I said earlier, you need the Home Base for the charging; plug in and verify light on that device until you see it starts blinking once every 4 seconds or sometimes it illuminates solidly for 4 seconds and goes out.

What if the light does not display?

Then try charging your Roomba in a different outlet; at the same time, test the charger or Home Base line cord to see whether or not it is damaged. Replace the current Home Base with another one if it still does not turn on.

The Home Base light illuminates yet your robot still won’t charge?

Quickly give the cleaner device a check!

Ensure there’s no debris or dirt built up inside as this may create a thick layer of dust on the charging contacts of both the Home Base and Roomba.

If found, remove it from the charging contacts using a soft dry cloth. I suggest you should clean it lightly with the melamine foam sponge.
If no found, consider removing Roomba from the Home Base. Next, flip it over and disconnect it with the caster wheel. Give the caster wheel a check to make sure there is no built up debris because the robot is unable to reach the charging contacts with too much dirt inside. Do the maintenance once debris found!

If the problem keeps occurring, try rebooting the robot:

Roomba 500 & 600 Series: Press CLEAN and hold SPOT and DOCK for 10 seconds.
Roomba 700 & 800 Series: Press and hold CLEAN about 10 seconds and you’ll hear “rSt” from the display.

Troubleshooting your Roomba is neccesary when you have one at home. Whether it does not charge or dock – here’s the quick fix:

Can you replace the battery in a Roomba?

Of course you can!

Nowadays, there are many replacement battery options for Roomba available on the market. But not all batteries are good; in fact, some even reduce the lifespan of your robot.

One thing for sure, the original battery can remain for numerous of cycles if cared properly before it really needs the replacement.

Below, I’ve come with a list of battery maintenance tips that helps you know how to extend battery life making Roomba always deliver peak performances:

Use only iRobot battery
Use Roomba frequently – since the robot is powered by a rechargeable battery, this means it’ll give more cleaning cycles if constantly utilized
Keep Roomba plugged in when not in use – without the Home Base, you can plug Roomba into the charger for constantly charging
Charge and store Roomba in a cool, dry place
Always clean the device so that it won’t get clogged with hair or debris

Check you Roomba immediately whenever you sense that it strains to work harder than usual. Let it rest or the battery will exhaust faster.

How many years does a Roomba battery last?

If you want to extend the lifespan of your Roomba robot, then you should choose a good battery for it.

From my experience, I recommend the iRobot Roomba replacement battery from genstattu.com as its performance is beyond my expectation. I purchased this product a couple of months and guess: it lasted for almost 2 hours in the first time.

But as the dust settled, it currently lasts a little over one hour, which is as same as the duration my original battery delivered.

If you use Roomba with proper care, then the battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles. Before charging your robot, remember to remove the battery pull tab. I advise you to charge it overnight right after purchased Roomba.

The normal charging time is at least 2 hours.

Get tips to maximize your Roomba’s battery life with this video:

How do I reset the battery on my Roomba?

It seems like the cleaning cycle of your Roomba device start working less effective compared to the first time, right?

The main reason may be because the battery has several signs of exhaustion.

In this circumstance, you need to reset the battery. Occasionally, I recommend you to do this simple process 2-3 times per week as this is good for your battery recovery as well as helps extend its lifespan longer.

Steps to follow:

Press the CLEAN button to turn on Roomba
Press and hold two buttons SPOT and DOCK simultaneously during 10 seconds
Release all the buttons at the same time and you’ll hear the typical sound of Roomba
Load the robot for at least 12 hours or until you see the CLEAN button turns green

In Conclusion

When your Roomba won’t charge, there are two common situations – making sure either the Home Base has power or no dust on the charging contacts.

Sometimes using the wrong kind of battery as well as having issues with the power source can also make your robot not turn on or charge.

With the answers above, I do hope that you’ll solve the problem occurring to your robot easily. If you have tried all the given solution but your Roomba still not cooperates, then quickly call iRobot customer care at 1-877-855-8593 for advice.

You can also contact iRobot via its website!

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