Roomba after iRobot’s sale: app, warranty and parts
iRobot, the company behind Roomba, went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has been owned since January 2026 by Picea, the Chinese company that already built its robots. Here is what iRobot has promised US owners, what its terms actually say, and what it hasn’t said.
The short version
- Who owns it
- Picea, the company that already built Roombas, has owned all of iRobot since Jan 23, 2026.
- The app
- Still running. iRobot says there are “no planned changes affecting app functionality”.
- Warranty
- One year on eligible products. iRobot says it plans to keep honoring warranty coverage.
- Protect plans
- Run and backed by Extend, a separate company, not by iRobot.
- Batteries
- iRobot’s US store still lists replacement batteries for older series, including e, i, j and s9.
- Your data
- A new US company, iRobot Safe, is in charge of US customers’ data. iRobot’s privacy policy, last updated Nov 6, 2024, doesn’t mention it.
On this page
I’m thinking of buying one
United States only. Prices in US dollars. Warranty, protection-plan and support details are for the US unless a line says otherwise.
Who owns iRobot and Roomba now?
Picea does: Shenzhen PICEA Robotics and Santrum Hong Kong, which iRobot calls “Picea” together.
iRobot is now “a privately held company wholly owned by Picea”, and keeps its headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Picea wasn’t a stranger. Before the sale it was iRobot’s lender and its “primary contract manufacturer”, the company that built Roombas for it. iRobot describes Picea as a maker of robot vacuums with research and factories in China and Vietnam, and says it has made and sold more than 20 million of them.
- Dec 14, 2025
iRobot files for Chapter 11 in the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, with a plan already agreed for Picea to take it over. iRobot
- Jan 22, 2026
The court confirms the plan. Court record
- Jan 23, 2026
The plan takes effect. Picea owns 100% of iRobot. iRobot’s shareholders got nothing. iRobot
- Feb 25, 2026
The court closes the case. Court record
- Sep 2, 2026
iRobot launches new Roombas, the Max 875 Combo and the Plus 678 Combo. iRobot
- Nov 10, 2026
Today. iRobot’s US store is selling Roombas, and its app and support pages are running.
Court record, case 25-12197 (BLS), District of Delaware. iRobot press releases, Dec 14, 2025 and Jan 23, 2026. Checked Nov 10, 2026.
What has iRobot promised, and what do its terms say?
A promise says what iRobot plans. Terms say what you can hold it to.
iRobot’s promises come from an undated US page called “Here to stay”. The terms come from its US protection-plan terms and FAQs.
| Your question | What iRobot says | What the terms say | Not stated | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will the app keep working? | “There are no planned changes affecting app functionality or data security.” | I haven’t read app terms yet | Any end date for app support for older models | Use the app that matches your robot (below) |
| Will my product still be supported? | “We plan to continue supporting current products, including customer service, software updates where applicable, and warranty coverage.” | — | Which products count as “current”, and for how long | Keep your proof of purchase |
| Is my warranty honored? | As above: it plans to keep “warranty coverage”. | “A limited one-year manufacturer’s warranty” on eligible products | The full US warranty text, which isn’t on the US pages I could read | Contact iRobot: (877) 855-8593 |
| Who stands behind a Protect plan? | — | Extend, Inc. administers it; an Extend company is the “obligor”, the one obliged to pay | — | Claims still start with iRobot |
| Will customer service still be there? | “There are no changes to customer support and support resources will remain in place.” | — | — | homesupport.irobot.com |
iRobot says: “Here to stay” (not dated). Terms: Protect plan FAQs and terms. Checked Nov 10, 2026.
Does the iRobot app still work?
Yes, as of Nov 10, 2026. iRobot runs two apps, and which one you need depends on your robot.
- Roomba HomeNewer robots
For Roomba 100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 800 and Mini series robots “sold after March 2025”. The 100 series needs a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. US App Store
- iRobot Home (Classic)Older robots
For “older Roomba®, Braava® and Klaara™ products”. US App Store
Both are in the US App Store, listed by iRobot Corporation, and Roomba Home is free. Neither listing mentions a subscription.
Look closerThe Pet Owner Promise
iRobot’s US terms include a promise for j series Roombas: if one fails to avoid solid cat or dog waste within a year of purchase, iRobot replaces the robot, though not your carpet. The pet-waste avoidance needs the app. The promise is separate from the warranty. It applies to purchases “during the offer period”, and iRobot doesn’t say whether that period is still open.
Is my warranty honored?
Eligible iRobot products come with a limited one-year warranty, and iRobot says it plans to keep honoring warranty coverage. That’s a plan, not a new guarantee.
What I couldn’t find: the full text of the US limited warranty. It isn’t on iRobot’s US store pages, and its support site loads in a way I couldn’t read. Until I’ve read it, I can’t say what it covers beyond its length.
Protect plans
If you bought iRobot Protect, your cover starts when the one-year warranty ends and runs for the term you chose. The plan is administered by Extend, Inc., of Rockwall, Texas, and backed by an Extend company, not by iRobot.
- 1Contact iRobotBy phone at (877) 855-8593, or at homesupport.irobot.com.
- 2Get a labelRepairs are done by mail, with a prepaid shipping label.
- 3Extend paysAn Extend company is the one obliged to pay for the repair.
iRobot’s US Protect terms and FAQs (not dated). Checked Nov 10, 2026.
The plan includes up to one battery repair or replacement in each year of cover, if the battery that came with the robot fails from a defect. A battery that has short-circuited or been tampered with isn’t covered.
Look closerIf the plan’s provider fails
The Utah section of the terms says that if Extend doesn’t pay a claim within 60 days, or goes out of business, Utah owners can claim directly from Extend’s insurer. I haven’t read every state’s section, so I won’t say this applies everywhere.
Are Roomba batteries and spare parts still available?
iRobot’s US store still lists them, for older series too.
It lists replacement lithium-ion batteries for the e, i and select j series; the Combo j7+ and j9+ and select j9+; the s9; and a “Roomba® 1800 Lithium Ion Battery”. It also sells brushes, filters, bags and pads.
iRobot US store, accessories, Batteries filter. Checked Nov 10, 2026.
What happens to my data under the new owner?
iRobot says a separate US company now looks after US customers’ data. Its privacy policy doesn’t say so yet.
What iRobot announced
Its press release, Jan 23, 2026
- A US subsidiary, iRobot Safe, is “responsible for the protection of U.S. consumer data”
- It’s governed by “an independent board composed of U.S. citizens”
- It has “an independent US-based Data Security Officer”
- It keeps “a clear separation between iRobot’s non-U.S. ownership and its U.S. and other global consumer data”
What its privacy policy says
The US policy, last updated Nov 6, 2024
- It was last updated more than a year before the sale
- It doesn’t mention iRobot Safe or Picea
- It says it’s updated at least once a year
iRobot’s US FAQ also says there are “no planned changes affecting app functionality or data security”.
So the promise about iRobot Safe is in a press release, not in the policy you agree to. When the policy is updated, I’ll note it on the Changes page.
iRobot press release, Jan 23, 2026. iRobot US privacy policy. Checked Nov 10, 2026.
If you’re thinking of buying a Roomba
iRobot is still selling and launching robots.
Its US store lists the Roomba 105 Vac and 105 Combo, Max 715 Vac, Max 775 Combo, Max 875 Combo, and Plus 415, 507, 678 and 4020 Combo.
Who sells it
iRobot names these national sellers: its own US store; Amazon (“sold by Amazon”) and the iRobot Store on Amazon; Best Buy; Costco; Kohl’s; Lowe’s; QVC; Sam’s Club; Target; and Bed Bath & Beyond. Walmart and Home Depot aren’t on its list. iRobot, Where to buy
Three I track, with dated prices
| Roomba | Price on irobot.com | Mops | Empties its own bin | Suction figure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roomba 105 VacWith AutoEmpty dock | $279.99, a sale price; iRobot says the offer ends Nov 14, 2026 | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| Roomba Plus 678 ComboWith AutoWash dock | $899.99 | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
| Roomba Max 875 ComboWith AutoWash dock | $1,199.99 | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
Not ranked; ordered by price. iRobot US store, product pages. All three in stock on Nov 10, 2026.
iRobot gives suction as “4x” or “5x more” than its older robots, not as a figure in pascals, so it can’t be set beside other makers’ numbers. See the three Roombas beside other robot vacuums, or compare a Roomba with another vacuum.
What to check first
Whichever model you pick:
- Who sells it: iRobot, or a seller iRobot names. Whether the warranty depends on that is in the warranty text I haven’t read yet.
- Which app it uses: newer models use Roomba Home; older ones use iRobot Home (Classic).
- What needs the app: by model, from iRobot’s manuals. Not checked yet.
- Whether replacement batteries are listed for that series.
- The price, dated, next to other robot vacuums. Not ranked.
- Whether it mops: iRobot’s “Combo” models mop; for the 105 Vac, iRobot’s page doesn’t say clearly.
What I can’t answer yet
iRobot hasn’t answered these publicly, or I haven’t been able to read its answer.
- How long will iRobot support older models? Its FAQ says it “plans to”, without a date.
- What does the full US limited warranty cover?
- Will iRobot’s privacy policy mention iRobot Safe?
- Is the Pet Owner Promise still offered on new j series purchases?
- What works without the app or the internet, model by model?
- Which listed batteries are in stock?
What would change this page
I recheck iRobot’s pages and log every change, with its date, on the Changes page. I’m watching for:
- A new US privacy policy, or one that names iRobot Safe
- An end date for app or software support
- A change to the warranty or the Protect plan terms
- A change to the prices of the three Roombas I track
Changes to this page
Every change to the facts on this page, with its date.
- Nov 10, 2026AddedFirst published
Sources
Every fact on this page links to where it came from. I read every page below on Nov 10, 2026; the dates are each page’s own date, or the day I read it.
iRobot’s own pages
- Here to stayNot dated
- Protect plan FAQsNot dated
- Protect plan termsNot dated
- Terms and ConditionsNot dated
- Privacy policyLast updated Nov 6, 2024
- Where to buyNov 10, 2026
- US store, vacuumsNov 10, 2026
- US store, batteriesNov 10, 2026
- Roomba 105 Vac product pageNov 10, 2026
- Roomba Plus 678 Combo product pageNov 10, 2026
- Roomba Max 875 Combo product pageNov 10, 2026
iRobot’s press releases
- Chapter 11 filingDec 14, 2025
- Sale to Picea completedJan 23, 2026
- Max 875 Combo launchSep 2, 2026
Court and app stores
- Court record, case 25-12197Closed Feb 25, 2026
- Roomba Home, US App StoreNov 10, 2026
- iRobot Home (Classic), US App StoreNov 10, 2026
How this page was made: every fact was checked on iRobot’s own US pages, its app-store listings or the court record, and each is dated. Drafted with Claude.
Spot something wrong?
Tell me which fact is wrong and where it says otherwise. Corrections are listed on the Corrections page, with what I had before.
Keep going
Every robot vacuum I track, with dated prices, or up to three side by side.
