Roomba: Red sweep toward the rear
The dust bin is full and needs emptying.
Applies to: Roomba i, j, s and e series (on the Braava m6 mop the same light means the water tank is empty). What you notice: red light, sweeping, swirling or spinning round a ring.
What iRobot says to do
- Empty the bin.
Source
iRobot’s own support page or manual, read on the date shown.
- iRobot Customer Care: What do the Lights on the Light Ring Mean? — Roomba i, j, s and e series and Roomba Combo 10 Max. homesupport.irobot.com Checked 2026-09-29.