Robot Vacuums & Mops
$894.00lowest, at JB Hi-Fi
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Buy at JB Hi-FiThe iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo is a robot vacuum and mop with lidar navigation that maps your home and allows you to set keep-out and clean zones. According to the manufacturer, it delivers 175 times more suction power and features dual rubber brushes that adapt to different floor types. The extendable mop attachment handles hard floors, while the Autowash Dock charges and maintains the unit between cleaning cycles.
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo is a robot vacuum and mop with lidar navigation that maps your home and allows you to set keep-out and clean zones. According to the manufacturer, it delivers 175 times more suction power and features dual rubber brushes that adapt to different floor types. The extendable mop attachment handles hard floors, while the Autowash Dock charges and maintains the unit between cleaning cycles.
Research-based: compiled from the manufacturer's information and Australian retailer listings. NXT Smart Home has not tested this product.
Best for: Pet owners and mixed-surface households seeking high-suction vacuuming with an automated heated-washing dock and solid pet-waste obstacle avoidance.
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo (model X185000) is a robotic vacuum and mop paired with an AutoWash dock. According to iRobot, the robot delivers up to 13,000 Pa of suction and features ClearView Pro LiDAR navigation with PrecisionVision AI to identify household items like cords, shoes, and solid pet waste. Its cleaning setup pairs dual multi-surface rubber rollers with a 200 RPM PowerSpin roller mop that uses an automatic retractable shield to prevent dampness on carpets. The included AutoWash dock handles dry debris emptying into an internal bag for up to 75 days, refills the robot from a 3.0-litre clean water reservoir, and washes the roller with heated water followed by warm air drying.
This system suits households with mixed floor surfaces and pet owners wanting hands-off routine floor care. According to retailer and manufacturer specifications, the dual rubber rollers resist hair tangling, while the obstacle detection system specifically identifies and navigates around solid pet droppings. iRobot backs this with its Pet Owner Official Promise, offering a free replacement unit during the first year if the robot fails to avoid solid cat or dog waste.
It also suits smart-home setups across multiple ecosystems. The platform supports Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home via Siri shortcuts, and Matter through official firmware updates.
Conversely, buyers seeking tablet-based management or offline operation should look elsewhere. Initial setup requires the Roomba Home smartphone app, and iRobot notes that iPads, Android tablets, and foldable phones classed as tablets are not supported for onboarding. Additionally, native Samsung SmartThings integration is not confirmed in the manufacturer documentation.
Australian retail stock includes a standard Australian AC line cord for the AutoWash dock. The robot supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which prevents the pairing difficulties often encountered with 2.4 GHz-only devices on unified Australian home mesh routers.
The unit includes a 12-month express manufacturer warranty through local retailers such as JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, and Costco Australia. Operating the robot does not require an ongoing software subscription, meaning ongoing expenses are limited to physical consumables like replacement bags, mopping rollers, and cleaning solution.
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The house feels much cleaner since buying this. That being said it has been a bit of a disappointment. Our little ”Robbo”constantly gets stuck, getting lost, or needs help with imaginary mop blockages. Its also a bit too ...
This review is from Costco Australia
Posted 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
This unit has a known design flaw with the docking station. The manufacturer is aware of this and provides a rubber seal kit, unfortunately this still doesn't resolve the issue entirely and the robot vacuum has error cod ...
This review is from Costco Australia
Posted 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Never lets me down. Perfect floors every time & every day! Easy to use, set up and very easy to maintain. I definitely recommend this product to everyone.
This review is from Costco Australia
Posted 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
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