ILIFE Robot Vacuum won’t connect to wifi – How to Fix

The ILIFE robot vacuum is a very advanced machine that not only sweeps or vacuums the entire floor of your house but also mops the floor and can control it on your phone no matter where you are in the world.

The ILIFE robot vacuum is a self-cleaning electronic device controlled by an app that has an edge cleaning mode and smart navigation which enables it to clean all the corners of your house. It also has a mopping cloth and a high performance filter that enables you to mop your house.

It also uses smart navigation technology that allows it to go in a zigzag motion to cover each and every inch of every room in your house.

It was designed to save you a lot of time when it comes to cleaning especially if you have kids, pets or are a generally busy individual. However, connecting to the internet can pose to be an issue at times when your robot temporarily loses its connectivity.

To fix the Wi-Fi connectivity issue, you need to ensure that there isn’t any interference from other devices and that you are using the recommended Wi-Fi frequency band. The ILIFE robot vacuum can only use the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You can also fix this issue by rebooting your router, then restarting your robot vacuum if this isn’t successful.

This article illustrates how you can fix the Wi-Fi connectivity issue in the ILIFE robot vacuum.

How to Fix Wi-Fi connectivity issue

1.      Interference from other devices

Other devices in your home could interfere with the Wi-Fi signal from the ILIFE robot vacuum since many consumer devices also use the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Some of these devices include your neighbor’s Wi-Fi access point and wireless video and audio equipment.

You have to turn off these devices if you find yourself experiencing connection issues. A Wi-Fi analyzer app can also be used to identify interferences and you will have to change the Wi-Fi channel by referring to the user manual.

2.      Type of Wi-Fi band

Modern Wi-Fi routers usually use two frequency bands, the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz. The ILIFE Robot vacuum can only connect to the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You should therefore check to confirm if your router has both of these networks.

The 2.4 GHz band is preferred because it works over long distances even though it is at a slower speed. The 5 GHz band only works over short distances but the speed is really fast.

You can find out if your router is dual band by checking the model on the manufacturer’s website or by checking the SSID name.

So if you have multiple Wi-Fi networks be sure to connect to the 2.4 GHz network for your ILIFE robot vacuum.

3.      Wi-Fi router

At times the issue is the Wi-Fi router and you will need to reboot it in order to establish the connection again. You do this by unplugging the power cord from the back of your router then wait for 60 seconds before plugging it back in. Ensure your Wi-Fi is working correctly by connecting your other devices such as phone, tablet or computer.

After you ensure the Wi-Fi is working correctly and it still won’t connect, you can restart your ILIFE robot vacuum by pressing the power button on the side and waiting for at least 10 seconds before powering it back up again.

Initial ILIFE Robot Vacuum setup

The initial set up will determine how well your ILIFE robot connects. You should ensure you have done the following before trying to connect to the Wi-Fi connection:

1. Insert batteries into the remote control.
2. Plug in the charging dock and place the rest of the wiring below the dock. This allows it to charge.
3. The charging dock should be placed against the wall leaving either 2 meters (6.5 ft) in front of the wall or 1 meter (2.3 ft) on each side of the dock. The area should also be uncluttered and open.
4. Install the side brushes by pressing a brush into each slot.
5. You should then activate the robot after completing these steps. The metal charging contacts on the charging dock should match those on the robot.
6. Start cleaning cycle.

A summary on How to Fix Wi-Fi connection issue

Conclusion

By following these easy solutions you can connect your ILIFE robot vacuum back to the Wi-Fi network and can comfortably go back to worrying about the hectic work deadlines that you have waiting for you.

FAQS

How do you fix your ILIFE robot vacuum when it doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi?

To fix the Wi-Fi connectivity issue, you need to ensure that there isn’t any interference from other devices and that you are using the recommended Wi-Fi frequency band. The ILIFE robot vacuum can only use the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You can also fix this issue by rebooting your router.

How do you reboot the Wi-Fi router?

You do this by unplugging the power cord from the back of your router then wait for 60 seconds before plugging it back in. After rebooting your Wi-Fi router and it still won’t connect, you can restart your ILIFE robot vacuum by pressing the power button on the side and waiting for at least 10 seconds before powering it back up again.

Which Wi-Fi network does the ILIFE robot vacuum connect to?

The ILIFE robot vacuum can only connect to the 2.4 GHz frequency band and not the 5GHz network.