Our foyer opens up to a sunken den/family area that steps down. Will the machine sense this drop off and avoid it?
860540
No it will not, you will need to put a virtual wall sensor in that area. You would have to move it yourself.
860541
I don't have steps in my home, but this is what I found on the website: "No, Roomba will not fall down steps or stairs. Roomba has intelligent Cliff Sensors that detect edges and tell Roomba to avoid them. However, there may be situations where the cliff-avoidance system is less effective. Some of these situations include: Rounded stair edges. Slippery surfaces. Clogged Cliff Sensors due to external dirt. If Roomba is not sensing an edge, inspect the Cliff Sensors for dirt. Do this by first emptying the Vacuum Bin and placing Roomba upside down on a flat surface. Visually inspect the four Cliff Sensors under the bumper and clean them out with compressed air. If the Sensors are clean and work in other areas of the house, then it will be necessary to add a physical barrier (or a Virtual Wall) across the problem area to prevent the Roomba from accessing it." You can also use a lighthouse to create an invisible wall for Roomba to not enter.
860542
I have not tested it with steps. It does get hung up on the sliding glass door if we leave it open
860543
If the Roomba is depressed, it may go for a dive down the steps. Although, you do have the option to medicate it, which would solve the problem.
860544
I have had a Roomba for at least 6 or 7 years have used it in two different houses with steps. My Roomba, has never, ever fallen down the steps. There's technology in it that allows it to sense the step and not go forward.
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Hard to say, sorry for that unclear answer. I wouldn't be surprised if it did, it depends on what other entryways it has. It's all based on pressure. If you cap it off, you're putting a cap on the 2liter soda bottle. If the bottle doesn't have another hold in it, or in the case of your basement, cracks in the foundation floor, where the floor meets the walls, etc, then yes, you should see a drop. The only real way to be sure of a drop is to exhaust the radon, a project you'd clearly like to avoid. This is a 5 star cover, but understand to do it right, you'll need to drill some holes in your floor around the sump opening and then caul/seal the bottom.
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I believe so. We have a bi-level house and this sits under a small stand along side the front door. At times I could move around the corner to go down the second level of stairs and not set it off if I was close enough to the post. Usually just the front door opening or someone standing right in front of it would set it off.
1122747
IT DEPENDS ON WHAT IS BETWEEN YOU AND THE COMPUTER If I am upstairs and my computer is down stairs OK. However if I am in the next room my kitchen only certain spots my advice NO!
1487366
No. You might want to put down a noskid mat or area rug under it. However it is only the outside perimeter and the perimeter of the small opening in the middle that is in contact with the floor. The raised part of the platform that the chair sits on does not touch the floor. I have hardwood floors and it works like a charm.
2006610
My home security guys placed motion sensors lower the ground, then upside down...so the the sensor sees upward from where it's placed. This may work the same way.
1810599
No it does not. The unit is heavy in its lowest position and really heavy when extended. However it does reach the peaks of the house and gets the job done.
1441877
Yes if it's emptied. I also turned mine upside down. You have to disconnect it from downspout first.
1825250
The plunger would only have a problem if it got wet and froze while the door is closed. That could probably be prevented by using a shim on the floor and mounting the door unit so it's higher off the floor.
1416586
There is a setting to reverse the sensor status. Out of the box it said the door was closed when open, etc
1976668
The theory is that it will pull it down to the basement through vent spots such as gaps under doors, open basement door, through the floor, etc. There is no ducting or direct air draws tying the basement to the rest of the house with this system.
292699
Most of the roomba products have cliff detection sensors...so it shouldn't fall. We have five cats and while they leave the room my robot is working in, they don't really seem to mind it that much.
916636
The Butler system does not interfere with the sensor. The door will sense an obstruction, as normal, and stop it's downward travel and go back up. I assume, since I've never tried it, that it will remain up until the obstruction is removed. In any event, the Butler does not change anything re the sensor system.
53730
I have not noticed any sinking though we do not have it come out far from the wall. We use it to provide a slight angle to see the TV better while in the kitchen.
2153348
Mine dropped back open too, my husband put shims between the upper magnets and the under part of the cabinet. Worked for a while but then started dropping down again.....
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Glad you got your answer--I really didn't want to take it down..But I will say I love it,my other one rang everytime I opened the bathroom door (from the slightest steam) This is way less sensitive-plus hardwire with battery great combo..
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They do not recommend that you be in the room when it is on, although I have heard some reports of it being ok on low. It is the setting of the ozone that may not be good for them. The machine itself should not be a problem. It is also recommended to be set as high up as possible, so this may help if you are worried they will bother the machine. I can't see them bugging it, because the noise, although fairly quiet, they may not like. Cheers!