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Roomba Max 705 Combo

iRobot's top combo robot with heated roller mop and pet-waste avoidance; a Consumer Reports pick for pet hair.

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What it can do

  • Can a robot vacuum avoid pet poop?Yes

    iRobot says the Roomba Max 705 Combo recognizes objects including cords, socks and pet waste and navigates around them.

    Good to know: Maker's claim; iRobot's replacement promise is written for the j7+.

  • Can a robot vacuum pick up pet hair without tangling?Yes

    Consumer Reports lists the Roomba Max 705 among its top picks for picking up embedded pet hair; iRobot says its dual rubber brushes resist tangling.

    Good to know: Consumer Reports' lab test (March 2026); tangle resistance is iRobot's claim.

  • Can a robot vacuum work without Wi-Fi?Yes

    iRobot says a Wi-Fi or app connection isn't required for a Roomba to clean: Clean, Dock and Spot Clean work without the app.

    Good to know: iRobot's general support answer for Wi-Fi Roombas; the Max 705 uses the newer Roomba Home app.

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How we know (3 sources)
  1. Consumer ReportsIndependent

    Lab test of robot vacuums on pet hair (1 g of cat fur embedded in carpet). Some robots drag hair around or tangle it in the brush; the best pick up almost all of it. Top picks: Dreame L40 Ultra, Dyson 360 Vis Nav, Eufy C10, Eureka NERE10SW, iRobot Roomba Max 705, Samsung Jet Bot. Many vacuum-mop combos struggled with dried stains. Notes iRobot filed for bankruptcy the previous December and said app and support would continue.

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  2. undated, read iRobotFrom the company

    iRobot support, "Can I use my Wi-Fi connected robot without the iRobot HOME app?" (read Oct 24, 2026): a Wi-Fi or app connection is not required for Roomba to clean; Clean, Dock and Spot Clean work without the app.

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  3. undated, read iRobotFrom the company

    iRobot's Roomba Max 705 Combo page (read Oct 24, 2026): $1,299.99 with AutoWash dock. Anti-tangle dual rubber brushes for dirt and pet fur; heated mopping with a PowerSpin roller mop. iRobot says the robots recognize objects including cords, socks and pet waste and navigate around them. Works with the Roomba Home app and home assistants.

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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.

  1. First recorded: In stores
    Can a robot vacuum work without Wi-Fi?

    iRobot says a Wi-Fi or app connection isn't required for a Roomba to clean: Clean, Dock and Spot Clean work without the app.

  2. First recorded: In stores
    Can a robot vacuum pick up pet hair without tangling?

    Consumer Reports lists the Roomba Max 705 among its top picks for picking up embedded pet hair; iRobot says its dual rubber brushes resist tangling.

  3. First recorded: In stores
    Can a robot vacuum avoid pet poop?

    iRobot says the Roomba Max 705 Combo recognizes objects including cords, socks and pet waste and navigates around them.