How to Connect iRobot to Nighthawk WiFi Router?

iRbobots have made people life easier by taking charge of a lot of household cleaning activities. However, to function properly they must be connected to a reliable WiFi network. In this blog, you will find information regarding how to connect iRobot to Nighthawk WiFi router. Read on.

Before Connecting iRobot to Nighthawk Router: Prior to the connection process, be very sure that you have completed the WiFi router setup using the correct Netgear Nighthawk login method. Also, your router must be receiving enough power supply.

Steps to Connect iRobot to Nighthawk Router

The steps to connect the iRobot to WiFi router are mentioned below. To complete the connection effortlessly, you will need the iRobot Home app that can be installed on a mobile phone and supports the iOS 15 or higher. When it comes to Android OS, the app is compatible with 9.0 and higher versions. Know that you cannot connect router to robot using an iPad.

• Firstly, ensure that your Nighthawk WiFi router is on.
• Now, unbox the robot and place it in the dock. It must be close to the router.
• Following the above point will ensure that your robot has a good WiFi coverage.
• The next step is to connect the iRobot to power. You will notice a small light from dock of the router.
• You need to turn on the Bluetooth of the mobile phone now.
• Launch the iRobot Home app.
• Now, put your device on the network you wish to connect it to. Here, it must be the WiFi network of your Nighthawk router.
• Just in case, your iRobot does not support the 5GHz frequency, you should ensure that your mobile phone is connected to the 2.4GHz network.
• Tap the hamburger menu in the upper-right corner of the app and select Add Your Product.

• The app will now start searching for the products that are in the range of your phone.
• Tap, Set Up and continue connecting your robot.
• The app will now provide you with certain prompts that you should follow to complete the connection process.
• It will also ask for the WiFi network that you want to use along with its WiFi password.
• The robot will be activated.
• If you want to name your robot, change it.
• Press Continue.
• Your iRobot is now successfully connected to the Nighthawk router and you can start using it.

This is how you can connect iRobot to Nighthawk WiFi router. In case, you fail with the process, a little bit of troubleshooting is required. Follow the tips given in the next section for that.

Troubleshooting: Can’t Connect iRobot to Nighthawk WiFi Router

• Ensure that your iRobot is on the dock and is charging. You can also reboot it by pressing the Clean button for 20 seconds.
• Restart the router by unplugging it from the wall outlet and plugging it back after a gap of minutes.
• Uninstall the iRobot app and re-install it on your mobile phone to see whether you are able to connect your robot with the router.

The Final Words

We are now about to wrap up the guide explaining how to connect iRobot to Nighthawk WiFi router. It is expected that with the help of the steps provided in the post, you will be able to connect your devices. However, if you fail, you can take the help of troubleshooting techniques.