Does a Roomba still work now that iRobot was sold?
Short answer
So far, yes. Picea took over iRobot on Jan 23, 2026, and iRobot kept updating the app for older Roombas such as the j7+, most recently on Jun 16, 2026.
Which robots can do it?
- iRobot Roomba j7+Yes
After Picea's takeover closed on Jan 23, 2026, iRobot released two updates to the classic iRobot HOME app that runs the j7+: 7.17.6 on Jan 28 and 7.18.0 on Jun 16, 2026.
Good to know: App updates show the service is maintained, not how long it will be. Newer models use the separate Roomba Home app.
Why it matters
A robot vacuum depends on its maker's app and cloud for maps and schedules, so owners worry it could stop working after a bankruptcy.
Not proven yet
How long the app and cloud service will be supported. iRobot hasn't published an end date or a guarantee, and the sale announcement doesn't mention warranties.
How we know (3 sources)
iRobot press release (read Oct 24, 2026): Picea, its main contract manufacturer and lender, now owns all of iRobot, which ends the pre-packaged Chapter 11 case. iRobot is now private and stays headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. The release talks about continuity for customers but says nothing specific about the app, cloud service or warranties. It also sets up a separate US subsidiary, iRobot Safe, for US consumer data.
Read the sourceiRobot's release notes for the classic iRobot HOME app (read Oct 24, 2026). After the sale to Picea it lists version 7.17.6 on Jan 28, 2026 (including an Android connectivity fix) and version 7.18.0 on Jun 16, 2026 (bug fixes and stability). Older entries mention j7 and Combo j7+ features.
Read the sourceApp Store listing for iRobot's newer Roomba Home app (read Oct 24, 2026): it supports the 100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 800 and Mini series sold after March 2025; other models, such as the j7+, are told to use the iRobot Home (Classic) app.
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Status timeline
No status has changed since we started tracking. Every entry is dated and backed by the sources on this page.
- First recorded: In storesiRobot Roomba j7+
After Picea's takeover closed on Jan 23, 2026, iRobot released two updates to the classic iRobot HOME app that runs the j7+: 7.17.6 on Jan 28 and 7.18.0 on Jun 16, 2026.