I have owned one of these for 2 years+, as far as Cleaning Solution Use 20 mL of Fabuloso All Purpose Cleaner per new tank ( Use big syringe for measurement). This has not damaged my machine in any way and dose not leave any Film and it smells good
Great review! I currently have the Braava Jet M6 which I purchased in 2020 for $399.00. Suddenly, I got the white ring of death and it will not work. It's basically bricked according to iRobot who offered me $25 off a new one. I loved my M6 but I'm not willing to spend $399 on a new one when the old one only lasted a couple of years. I purchased the W400s and tried it out today. I feel like I stepped back in technology compared to the M6 but I am happy with the performance of the W400s. My only concern is the amount of water it leaves on the floor but watching other reviews, I see this should not be a problem!
No, it won't be a problem. It's very, very little water, and it's essentially impossible for it to harm your floors, even if they are old and the sealant (varnish) has worn off in places. Or if they are bare wood. It dries too quickly.
What's the difference between the 400 and 400s? Does it navigate better or something? Or does it just come with an extra brush and a bottle of cleaning solution?
In theory yes, but the only real difference is that you can slow the robot down in the app, which makes it mop a lot better. These are both old and outdated. I recommend spending more money and getting something like the Dreame W10.
Thank Goodness for this video I haven’t used mines in a while and my charger cord was mixed with several others I didn’t know which one was correct ❤thank you for showing the cord
Thank you! Love your review, it may have it's faults like other devices but you looked at both sides while noting good and bad. I watched other reviews where slightest thing happened and they trash it to the point of swearing without thinking they may not have put enough water in it or something else. Idk it's nice to hear a review where good or bad common sense plays a role. Subscribed with notifications
No sir I have agucated lady my Robot is vry nice but you not understand my problem 1. Space missing 2. Vry slowly running But robot is nice n i have pertect use the robot water and all thing r perfect use So Sir r u nice only my two problems slove
I definitely wouldn’t put any cleaner not specifically designed for electronic mops, robotic or otherwise. They may clog up the innards. I think cleaning solution meant for other robots should be fine. But since you only need to use one capful per tank, you may run out of robot before you run out of cleaning solution. :)
Are the batteries replaceable or is it a 200 dollar disposable unit?. I have 2 Robot Vacs and I bought one for my daughter. That was 2 years ago. All units have had batteries replaced
I'm actually not sure. I know you can replace the battery in most iLife models but they don't list one for the W400. I've reached out to iLife and will get back to you as soon as they answer me (I'm in contact with one of their reps in regards to sponsoring, so I should get a quick reply).
Got an answer. The following link is for the replacement battery for the W400. Even though that's not one of the models listed, the iLife rep assures me it will work. However, it will not be in stock until mid-March. The pandemic is affecting global supply. www.iliferobot.com/Details/PX-B020/ You will also be able to get it on Amazon, once it's in stock: www.amazon.com/dp/B081NF1R8P
I have the M6 and it’s a disaster. Besides the mapping problems. I get constant errors, like fill the tank, won’t spray and close the lid. Wheels are designed terrible, sand gets between them and won’t leave the base. The new going over threshold feature now makes it stuck on my shag carpet. One good thing it the sweeping feature which picks up the hair and sand the 960 leaves behind. I miss my Scooba which was great.
What do you do when the cleaning solution that comes with it runs out? Can you just use the usual cleaning products or solutions that you find in any mall and use to mop?
@@MrRoombato that’s good to know. Is it just to clean the container or is it actual floor cleaner? Could I use Lysol or vinegar for clearing/to put in it with water and shake and then rinse it? Just for cleaning and sterilizing it I mean. I have a cat who pees on the floor sometimes 🤢 and so I wouldn’t want the robot to get germified or disgusting.
I learned about the M6's threshold issue after buying the Roomba i7+M6 bundle. It almost was a deal breaker, but iRobot has been working on allowing thresholds to be marked in the maps. Since, it's not as bad as I thought. If anything I found out how uneven my house is. The issue is that iRobot hasn't made an algorithm that will allow the m6 to change its approach angle and charge full power to get over the thresholds without the bumper interfering. Instead what happens, is that the approach angle is always awkward, which causes the m6's bumper to be pressed and cause the robot to stop and think it's blocked
I’m very curious about this. The threshold issue was supposedly addressed with an update, but I don’t understand what the point of marking thresholds on maps if the robot can’t cross them. Can you explain?
@@MrRoombato the threshold update in the maps is still in beta. The m6 can only cross thresholds 3mm high which is a joke considering the reason thresholds exist usually is because there is an uneveness in the flooring. The Threshold beta says "help your Bravva Jet m6 mop more areas of your home by adding thresholds to your smart map. Bravva will be able to maneuver over indicated thresholds by disabling rug ride-up." Nowhere does it say it changes the algorithm to accept the change. So as soon as it encounters any sort of resistance, the m6 will still consider it an obstacle. The m6 has to hit the Threshold directly in order to cross it, which can take forever.
I does not leave wheel marks, but it does leave streaks. But...even real mops leave streaks. About the only thing that doesn't leave streaks is a steam mop.
@@MrRoombato Hi bro, I'm from ILIFE Robotics. We would like to cooperate with you. But I didn't find the email in your channel description. Do you have any interest?
Really enjoyed your review. Thank you for your very helpful video. I ordered this on Amazon earlier tonight. Your review makes me think that I chose a good robot mop. Unlike you, getting a Roomba in 2004, I’m completely new to robot vacs and mops. I also ordered the Roomba i4. It’s not the newest but it has the automatic emptying component and appears to have good features for the price on lighting deals on Amazon. I just found your channel so you may have a review on the Roomba I bought. I’d be curious to hear what you thought of the i4 or which Roomba you like. I have cats so there’s always lots hair and litter! Thanks again :)
The i4 seems to be an Amazon exclusive version of the i3, so it's like an i7 but without a camera. The downside is supposed to be inferior navigation, but in practice, I don't think it matters very much. I think you'll be okay, though if you notice it having problems finding stuff and doing its job, return it and get a Neabot N1. Thank me later. :)
Thanks for getting back:) An Amazon exclusive? I’m not sure I understand that. OK I will pay attention to the navigation and if there are any problems I will return it and we’ll see what happens. I have to look into the other one you just mentioned. I have been reading about several kinds of these and watching videos about various robot vacs for quite some time and had no clue of which one to get since there’s so many out there and so many opinions. I just decided since it was greatly reduced in price to try it as I honestly could not figure out which one. I did however get a thought that may be the i4 was possibly problematic and why it is on sale.
Thanks for getting back:) An Amazon exclusive? I’m not sure I understand that. OK I will pay attention to the navigation and if there are any problems I will return it and we’ll see what happens. I have to look into the other one you just mentioned. I have been reading about several kinds of these and watching videos about various robot vacs for quite some time and had no clue of which one to get since there’s so many out there and so many opinions. I just decided since it was greatly reduced in price to try it as I honestly could not figure out which one. I did however get a thought that may be the i4 was possibly problematic and why it is on sale. I’ll thank you now but this is all to be continued!!! Lqtm.
Thanks for getting back:) An Amazon exclusive? I’m not sure I understand that. OK I will pay attention to the navigation and if there are any problems I will return it and we’ll see what happens. I have to look into the other one you just mentioned. I have been reading about several kinds of these and watching videos about various robot vacs for quite some time and had no clue of which one to get since there’s so many out there and so many opinions. I just decided since it was greatly reduced in price to try it as I honestly could not figure out which one. I did however get a thought that may be the i4 was possibly problematic and why it is on sale. I’ll thank you now but this is all to be continued!!! Lqtm.
Thanks for getting back:) An Amazon exclusive? I’m not sure I understand that. OK I will pay attention to the navigation and if there are any problems I will return it and we’ll see what happens. I have to look into the other one you just mentioned. I have been reading about several kinds of these and watching videos about various robot vacs for quite some time and had no clue of which one to get since there’s so many out there and so many opinions. I just decided since it was greatly reduced in price to try it as I honestly could not figure out which one. I did however get a thought that may be the i4 was possibly problematic and why it is on sale. I’ll thank you now but this is all to be continued!!! Lqtm.
Can you use 10% bleach cleaning solution with this? I want to use this for the tables at my workplace. We have 18 tables connected in weird positions and because of COVID we have to clean them 4x a day with bleach
@@MrRoombato I usually put 10 mL of bleach into 1 L of water in a plastic spray bottle and so far it has been fine in the past 3 years. I use pretty cheap plastic spray bottles from the dollar store so I am hoping it won't damage a $200 robot. If the robot is made of PVC then it should be fine since that type of material doesn't react with bleach. I've had an iRobot Scooba before but that robot is too smart at detecting cleaning solutions. I've tried 70% ethanol and it will show an error code until I clean it and use the Braava cleaning solution since the Scooba one is discontinued.
Do not use bleach with this machine! I have this and the bleach ruined the tubing. Fabuloso or any other solution is fine. I’m going to replace it with the new 400s and not use bleach again. The robot now leaks when it washes Bec of the damage from the bleach. Such a shame because it cleans really well.
@@MrRoombato strange I bought 2 i life w400 but in no package there was, and on the instruction manual it says not to use distilled or demineralized water and additives
That's normal, I'm afraid. The navigation isn't the best. Try starting it in a different place, and it should cover the areas it missed the first time.
We have been happy with this mopping robot we bought last Christmas, but today it keeps saying "Clean drop sensors" and goes in just a tiny area, says "Clean Drop Sensors" and quits. I've wiped off the drop sensors several times with no result and don't know what else to do. Anyone know how to fix this?
I hope someone can help you. But I'd try a factory reset. I don't remember how that's done, but it should be in the manual. You can also ask iLife. They are good about responding.
As of today im being asked to check the clean water tank and it stops working .The manual doesn't help. Does snybody know how to address this and fix the problem
I'm sorry, no, I have never had that issue come up and don't know what it could be, other than a defective sensor. My advice is to contact iLife customer service. They are pretty good about getting back to people promptly. They will probably ask you to send it in for repair, or hopefully send you a replacement part instead.
@@tassangelopoulos4637 I'm very sorry to hear that. But try contacting them anyway. Maybe you will have to pay for the repair, but I'm sure they'd be happy to do it. Or perhaps there's an easy solution that we don't know about. They are the experts, after all (at least in theory! :) ).
See you probably mean that as a joke, like it's a butler and it can pass you the butter. But a cleaning robot nerd like me sees that and thinks, "Is he talking about passing the butter mopping test that Nathan did on Robot Masters??" :)
Thank you so much for this invaluable demonstration of robot vacuums and mops, not just this particular model. I have been debating for about 15 years now on whether or not to buy a robot mop/vacuum. It's a good thing I watched your video for a definitive, visual yet fair demonstration of how completely weak a robot cleaner can be. I would rather hire a foreign maid and some hush-hush if ya know what I mean bonus than buy a $1500 USD cleaner robot.
I have owned one of these for 2 years+, as far as Cleaning Solution Use 20 mL of Fabuloso All Purpose Cleaner
per new tank ( Use big syringe for measurement). This has not damaged my machine in any way and dose not leave any Film and it smells good
Thank you for letting me know! I have always suspected the companies are full of it and just want you to use their products.
How have you liked your mopping robot after two years? any issues?
@@GMoney-B no works great just needed a new mop brush
I NEED MORE OF THIS ROBOT CONTENT!!
Most useful and practical review for any robot mop on TH-cam - your review resulted in me purchasing the W400S!
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Great review! I currently have the Braava Jet M6 which I purchased in 2020 for $399.00. Suddenly, I got the white ring of death and it will not work. It's basically bricked according to iRobot who offered me $25 off a new one. I loved my M6 but I'm not willing to spend $399 on a new one when the old one only lasted a couple of years. I purchased the W400s and tried it out today. I feel like I stepped back in technology compared to the M6 but I am happy with the performance of the W400s. My only concern is the amount of water it leaves on the floor but watching other reviews, I see this should not be a problem!
No, it won't be a problem. It's very, very little water, and it's essentially impossible for it to harm your floors, even if they are old and the sealant (varnish) has worn off in places. Or if they are bare wood. It dries too quickly.
What's the difference between the 400 and 400s? Does it navigate better or something? Or does it just come with an extra brush and a bottle of cleaning solution?
In theory yes, but the only real difference is that you can slow the robot down in the app, which makes it mop a lot better. These are both old and outdated. I recommend spending more money and getting something like the Dreame W10.
I didn't even know there were robot mops - might need to look into it
There are a ton of them. Check out the Braava Jets also.
Thank Goodness for this video I haven’t used mines in a while and my charger cord was mixed with several others I didn’t know which one was correct ❤thank you for showing the cord
Great video! It makes me want one!
Thank you! Love your review, it may have it's faults like other devices but you looked at both sides while noting good and bad. I watched other reviews where slightest thing happened and they trash it to the point of swearing without thinking they may not have put enough water in it or something else. Idk it's nice to hear a review where good or bad common sense plays a role. Subscribed with notifications
Thank you!
No sir I have agucated lady my Robot is vry nice but you not understand my problem
1. Space missing
2. Vry slowly running
But robot is nice n i have pertect use the robot water and all thing r perfect use
So Sir r u nice only my two problems slove
Do you have to use that cleaning liquid? Or can I put lysol or pine sol?
I definitely wouldn’t put any cleaner not specifically designed for electronic mops, robotic or otherwise. They may clog up the innards. I think cleaning solution meant for other robots should be fine.
But since you only need to use one capful per tank, you may run out of robot before you run out of cleaning solution. :)
This stuff would probably be okay:
www.amazon.com/iRobot-Authentic-Replacement-Cleaning-Compatible/dp/B07RD8356H/
Are the batteries replaceable or is it a 200 dollar disposable unit?. I have 2 Robot Vacs and I bought one for my daughter. That was 2 years ago. All units have had batteries replaced
I'm actually not sure. I know you can replace the battery in most iLife models but they don't list one for the W400. I've reached out to iLife and will get back to you as soon as they answer me (I'm in contact with one of their reps in regards to sponsoring, so I should get a quick reply).
Got an answer. The following link is for the replacement battery for the W400. Even though that's not one of the models listed, the iLife rep assures me it will work. However, it will not be in stock until mid-March. The pandemic is affecting global supply.
www.iliferobot.com/Details/PX-B020/
You will also be able to get it on Amazon, once it's in stock:
www.amazon.com/dp/B081NF1R8P
Great review
I have the M6 and it’s a disaster. Besides the mapping problems. I get constant errors, like fill the tank, won’t spray and close the lid. Wheels are designed terrible, sand gets between them and won’t leave the base. The new going over threshold feature now makes it stuck on my shag carpet. One good thing it the sweeping feature which picks up the hair and sand the 960 leaves behind. I miss my Scooba which was great.
Have you called their customer service? Maybe you can send it in for repair. Sounds like bad sensors.
@@MrRoombato Yeah, They sent me new wheels and a tank. Now I have new issues like undocking clear the path. Will have to call them again
I like that they are willing to send you parts rather than demand that you send it back to them every time.
@@MrRoombato Have you try to ask them to exchange a new one? It sounds like manufacture defect.
@@yingsitu4467 You meant that question for Richard right?
Great video, I subscribed! I think you are doingne a fantastic job
Thank you!
Disposable pads add to the cost over time.
What do you do when the cleaning solution that comes with it runs out? Can you just use the usual cleaning products or solutions that you find in any mall and use to mop?
You can buy more from iLife, or you can use the stuff from iRobot.
@@MrRoombato What happens if I use small amounts of cleaning solution from neither companies?
@@idkkkkk5194 Can’t be sure. Best not to risk it. You don’t actually need solution at all.
@@MrRoombato that’s good to know.
Is it just to clean the container or is it actual floor cleaner?
Could I use Lysol or vinegar for clearing/to put in it with water and shake and then rinse it? Just for cleaning and sterilizing it I mean.
I have a cat who pees on the floor sometimes 🤢 and so I wouldn’t want the robot to get germified or disgusting.
I learned about the M6's threshold issue after buying the Roomba i7+M6 bundle. It almost was a deal breaker, but iRobot has been working on allowing thresholds to be marked in the maps. Since, it's not as bad as I thought. If anything I found out how uneven my house is. The issue is that iRobot hasn't made an algorithm that will allow the m6 to change its approach angle and charge full power to get over the thresholds without the bumper interfering. Instead what happens, is that the approach angle is always awkward, which causes the m6's bumper to be pressed and cause the robot to stop and think it's blocked
I’m very curious about this. The threshold issue was supposedly addressed with an update, but I don’t understand what the point of marking thresholds on maps if the robot can’t cross them. Can you explain?
@@MrRoombato the threshold update in the maps is still in beta. The m6 can only cross thresholds 3mm high which is a joke considering the reason thresholds exist usually is because there is an uneveness in the flooring. The Threshold beta says "help your Bravva Jet m6 mop more areas of your home by adding thresholds to your smart map. Bravva will be able to maneuver over indicated thresholds by disabling rug ride-up." Nowhere does it say it changes the algorithm to accept the change. So as soon as it encounters any sort of resistance, the m6 will still consider it an obstacle. The m6 has to hit the Threshold directly in order to cross it, which can take forever.
@@springfever2002 Hmm. That’s disappointing. I guess they’d have to redesign the robot to change that.
Loved this review. Thanks!
Every other mopping robot I’ve tried has left streaks and wheel marks on the ground. Does this solve that problem?
I does not leave wheel marks, but it does leave streaks. But...even real mops leave streaks. About the only thing that doesn't leave streaks is a steam mop.
Nice vid dude
Thanks!
@@MrRoombato Hi bro, I'm from ILIFE Robotics. We would like to cooperate with you. But I didn't find the email in your channel description. Do you have any interest?
@@quintuslai2457 I would like that very much! It’s nyhfa.info@gmail.com.
@@MrRoombato Thank you, will mail you later.
Really enjoyed your review. Thank you for your very helpful video. I ordered this on Amazon earlier tonight. Your review makes me think that I chose a good robot mop. Unlike you, getting a Roomba in 2004, I’m completely new to robot vacs and mops. I also ordered the Roomba i4. It’s not the newest but it has the automatic emptying component and appears to have good features for the price on lighting deals on Amazon. I just found your channel so you may have a review on the Roomba I bought. I’d be curious to hear what you thought of the i4 or which Roomba you like. I have cats so there’s always lots hair and litter! Thanks again :)
The i4 seems to be an Amazon exclusive version of the i3, so it's like an i7 but without a camera. The downside is supposed to be inferior navigation, but in practice, I don't think it matters very much. I think you'll be okay, though if you notice it having problems finding stuff and doing its job, return it and get a Neabot N1. Thank me later. :)
Thanks for getting back:) An Amazon exclusive? I’m not sure I understand that. OK I will pay attention to the navigation and if there are any problems I will return it and we’ll see what happens. I have to look into the other one you just mentioned. I have been reading about several kinds of these and watching videos about various robot vacs for quite some time and had no clue of which one to get since there’s so many out there and so many opinions. I just decided since it was greatly reduced in price to try it as I honestly could not figure out which one. I did however get a thought that may be the i4 was possibly problematic and why it is on sale.
Thanks for getting back:) An Amazon exclusive? I’m not sure I understand that. OK I will pay attention to the navigation and if there are any problems I will return it and we’ll see what happens. I have to look into the other one you just mentioned. I have been reading about several kinds of these and watching videos about various robot vacs for quite some time and had no clue of which one to get since there’s so many out there and so many opinions. I just decided since it was greatly reduced in price to try it as I honestly could not figure out which one. I did however get a thought that may be the i4 was possibly problematic and why it is on sale. I’ll thank you now but this is all to be continued!!! Lqtm.
Thanks for getting back:) An Amazon exclusive? I’m not sure I understand that. OK I will pay attention to the navigation and if there are any problems I will return it and we’ll see what happens. I have to look into the other one you just mentioned. I have been reading about several kinds of these and watching videos about various robot vacs for quite some time and had no clue of which one to get since there’s so many out there and so many opinions. I just decided since it was greatly reduced in price to try it as I honestly could not figure out which one. I did however get a thought that may be the i4 was possibly problematic and why it is on sale. I’ll thank you now but this is all to be continued!!! Lqtm.
Thanks for getting back:) An Amazon exclusive? I’m not sure I understand that. OK I will pay attention to the navigation and if there are any problems I will return it and we’ll see what happens. I have to look into the other one you just mentioned. I have been reading about several kinds of these and watching videos about various robot vacs for quite some time and had no clue of which one to get since there’s so many out there and so many opinions. I just decided since it was greatly reduced in price to try it as I honestly could not figure out which one. I did however get a thought that may be the i4 was possibly problematic and why it is on sale. I’ll thank you now but this is all to be continued!!! Lqtm.
Can you use 10% bleach cleaning solution with this? I want to use this for the tables at my workplace. We have 18 tables connected in weird positions and because of COVID we have to clean them 4x a day with bleach
I don't know. It would probably eventually ruin something, but I have no idea how long it would take.
@@MrRoombato I usually put 10 mL of bleach into 1 L of water in a plastic spray bottle and so far it has been fine in the past 3 years. I use pretty cheap plastic spray bottles from the dollar store so I am hoping it won't damage a $200 robot. If the robot is made of PVC then it should be fine since that type of material doesn't react with bleach. I've had an iRobot Scooba before but that robot is too smart at detecting cleaning solutions. I've tried 70% ethanol and it will show an error code until I clean it and use the Braava cleaning solution since the Scooba one is discontinued.
@@Izaya_Orihara Only one way to find out!
Do not use bleach with this machine! I have this and the bleach ruined the tubing. Fabuloso or any other solution is fine. I’m going to replace it with the new 400s and not use bleach again. The robot now leaks when it washes Bec of the damage from the bleach. Such a shame because it cleans really well.
Does this robot can go one room to another if doors are open.
Only if there are no room dividers. It can’t climb much of anything.
Very helpful review. Thank you
why in my package , cleaning solution bottle is not present?
That must be a packaging error. It's supposed to come with a bottle.
@@MrRoombato strange I bought 2 i life w400 but in no package there was, and on the instruction manual it says not to use distilled or demineralized water and additives
keep up good review
I just got one and it’s good
Please help me
My Robot is nice only one problem Robot have some some space missing not cover full room
That's normal, I'm afraid. The navigation isn't the best. Try starting it in a different place, and it should cover the areas it missed the first time.
We have been happy with this mopping robot we bought last Christmas, but today it keeps saying "Clean drop sensors" and goes in just a tiny area, says "Clean Drop Sensors" and quits. I've wiped off the drop sensors several times with no result and don't know what else to do. Anyone know how to fix this?
I hope someone can help you. But I'd try a factory reset. I don't remember how that's done, but it should be in the manual. You can also ask iLife. They are good about responding.
Only mopping purpose?
Yes, dedicated mopping robot. Which is why it's actually good at it!
DOMO ARIGATO!
As of today im being asked to check the clean water tank and it stops working .The manual doesn't help. Does snybody know how to address this and fix the problem
I'm sorry, no, I have never had that issue come up and don't know what it could be, other than a defective sensor. My advice is to contact iLife customer service. They are pretty good about getting back to people promptly. They will probably ask you to send it in for repair, or hopefully send you a replacement part instead.
@@MrRoombato thank you . I'm in Australia and bought it online from overseas 1.5 years ago
@@tassangelopoulos4637 I'm very sorry to hear that. But try contacting them anyway. Maybe you will have to pay for the repair, but I'm sure they'd be happy to do it. Or perhaps there's an easy solution that we don't know about. They are the experts, after all (at least in theory! :) ).
@@tassangelopoulos4637 Hello, did you manage to get it repaired ?
@The Attorney purchased a new replacement tank
if only it could pass butter .
See you probably mean that as a joke, like it's a butler and it can pass you the butter. But a cleaning robot nerd like me sees that and thinks, "Is he talking about passing the butter mopping test that Nathan did on Robot Masters??" :)
It's Rick ND Morty joke very funny but lost on u :( look it up thst poor robot became depressed due to his role in life
Thank you so much for this invaluable demonstration of robot vacuums and mops, not just this particular model. I have been debating for about 15 years now on whether or not to buy a robot mop/vacuum. It's a good thing I watched your video for a definitive, visual yet fair demonstration of how completely weak a robot cleaner can be. I would rather hire a foreign maid and some hush-hush if ya know what I mean bonus than buy a $1500 USD cleaner robot.
This one is $150. For that you’ll get her to scrub one cabinet and then file harassment charges.