iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo Review: A Compact Vacuum and Mop with a Self-Washing Dock
The Roomba Plus 575 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is iRobot's compact mid-tier vacuum-and-mop combo, built 46% smaller than the previous generation so it can reach under beds, sofas and cabinets that bulkier robots skip. It pairs 25,000Pa suction and ClearView Pro LiDAR navigation with PrecisionVision AI obstacle avoidance, and its DualClean spinning mop pads use SmartScrub pressure to break down dried spills. The AutoWash Dock automates emptying, mop washing, heated drying and detergent refills for months of hands-off maintenance, and the robot works with Alexa and Google Assistant voice control. It suits homes with mixed hard floors and carpet that want a lower-clearance robot with real mopping power at a mid-range price, though buyers who rely on Apple Home, Matter, Samsung SmartThings or Home Assistant should confirm compatibility before buying since none is documented for this model yet.
- Homes with low-clearance furniture
- Mixed hard floor and carpet homes
- Hands-off, low-maintenance cleaning
- Alexa and Google Assistant households
Pros
- 46% smaller footprint reaches under more furniture than previous-generation Roombas
- 25,000Pa suction with a tangle-resistant rubber and bristle brush plus side brushes
- ClearView Pro LiDAR navigation with PrecisionVision AI obstacle avoidance, multi-room mapping and no-go zones
- DualClean spinning mop pads with SmartScrub pressure and automatic lifting on carpet
- AutoWash Dock automates emptying, mop washing, heated drying and detergent refills
- Auto-recharge, scheduling and works with Alexa and Google Assistant voice control
Cons
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, no 5GHz support
- Apple Home, Matter, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant compatibility is not yet documented for this model
- Dock dimensions and weight, dustbin and water tank capacities, charging time and noise level are not published
Who is the iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo for?
This is a mid-tier vacuum-and-mop combo built around a noticeably smaller footprint than iRobot's earlier Roombas, so it targets households with beds, sofas and cabinets that trap dirt out of reach of bulkier robots. It suits mixed hard floor and carpet homes that want one robot to handle daily vacuuming and mopping together, with a dock that takes over the maintenance routine, emptying its bin, washing its own mop pads and refilling cleaning solution automatically.
What the Roomba Plus 575 Combo offers
Suction is rated at 25,000Pa, paired with a rubber-and-bristle brush designed to lift tracked-in dirt and pet hair from high-traffic areas, plus side brushes that sweep debris in from edges. Navigation uses ClearView Pro LiDAR for room-by-room mapping with PrecisionVision AI obstacle avoidance, and the robot supports multi-room mapping and no-go zones so specific areas can be kept off-limits. On the mopping side, DualClean spinning mop pads apply SmartScrub pressure for stuck-on messes and automatically lift off carpet to keep rugs dry. The AutoWash Dock handles the rest: it empties debris, heat-washes and dries the mop pads, and mixes and dispenses cleaning solution on its own, all covered by scheduling and auto-recharge in the Roomba Home App. Voice control works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
What to know before you buy
The robot connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, with no 5GHz support, which is typical for this category but worth checking against a mesh router setup. Alexa and Google Assistant voice control are confirmed, but Apple Home, Matter, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant compatibility is not documented for this specific model at launch, so shoppers who plan their smart home around those platforms should verify support before buying. iRobot has not published dock dimensions, dock weight, onboard or dock dustbin capacity, water tank capacity, charging time or a noise-level rating for this model, so buyers wanting those exact figures will need to check with the retailer.
Is the iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo worth it?
For a household that wants real mopping power and a genuinely hands-off dock in a robot that fits under more furniture than iRobot's older, bulkier models, the Plus 575 Combo's feature set targets exactly that, at a mid-range price point below iRobot's flagship Max tier. The trade-off is a shorter list of confirmed smart-home integrations at launch and several unpublished maintenance specs. Buyers who mainly want Alexa or Google Assistant voice control, strong suction, and a dock that runs itself for months are a good fit; those who need guaranteed Matter, HomeKit or SmartThings support today may want to wait for certification to catch up or look at a different tier.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Roomba Plus 575 Combo run on a single charge?
It is rated for about 202 minutes of cleaning per charge, after which it automatically returns to the AutoWash Dock to recharge.
How hands-free is the AutoWash Dock?
The dock automatically empties debris, heat-washes and hot-air dries the mop pads, and mixes and dispenses cleaning solution, cutting down on manual maintenance between cleaning sessions.
Does it work with Alexa and Google Home?
Yes, voice control is confirmed to work with Alexa and Google Assistant-enabled devices, alongside full control from the Roomba Home App.
Does it support Matter, Apple HomeKit or Samsung SmartThings?
That is not confirmed for this specific model at this time. Buyers who rely on Matter, Apple Home or Samsung SmartThings should verify current compatibility before purchasing.
Does the mop wet carpets?
No. The robot automatically detects carpet and lifts the mop pads before crossing it, switching to vacuum-only cleaning in that area.
What is the warranty?
It carries iRobot's standard 1-year limited warranty.
