The iRobot app is functional and lets you control room-by-room cleaning, but it can feel cluttered and occasionally sluggish. While it’s improving over time, it’s not quite as polished as some competitor apps.If you’ve ever stared at pet hair tumbleweeds rolling across your hardwood floors while wondering where all your free time went, the iRobot Roomba j9+ wants to be your new best friend. It’s the latest flagship from iRobot’s beloved Roomba line, and it comes packing serious smarts, impressive suction, and a self-emptying Clean Base that means you can go weeks without thinking about dust.Here at MeetSparkles, we’ve been running this little guy around our test home for over a month — through dog hair season, kitchen crumb catastrophes, and that mysterious glitter incident we don’t talk about. We wanted to know if it truly lives up to its premium price tag or if it’s just another overhyped gadget collecting dust (ironic, right?

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