The Dual Mode Virtual Wall® Barrier (an optional accessory) keeps your robot in the places you want to be cleaned - and out of the ones you don’t. You can set your device to one of two (2) modes to fit your home’s cleaning needs.
Virtual Wall® & Halo Modes
Use Instructions
There is a ring of light around the top of the device. The ring will pulse five (5) times when the device is activated, or when a new mode is selected. Select the desired mode. When the ring stops pulsing, place the device on the floor in the desired location. The ring of light will remain off until the batteries need to be replaced (two (2)x AA batteries).
Virtual Wall® Mode
When the switch is in the “up” position, the device functions as a Virtual Wall®. This means that you can set it to block openings of up to >10 ft ( 3 m >) . It creates an invisible, cone-shaped barrier that only Roomba® can see.
Note: This barrier gets wider as it gets further from the device.
Halo Mode
When the switch is in the “down” position, the device creates a protective zone that Roomba® will not enter. This prevents Roomba® from bumping into items you want to protect (e.g. a dog bowl or vase) or crossing into undesired areas (e.g. a corner or under a desk). The Halo is invisible and reaches approximately >24 in ( 60 cm >) from the center of the device.
When Not in Use
In between cleaning cycles, you can leave the device operating in its position on the floor.
Note: Under normal use, batteries will last up to 12 months. If you are not planning on using your Virtual Wall® device for an extended period of time and you would like to store it, be sure to switch it to the “Off” (middle) position.
“up” position, the device functions as a Virtual Wall®. This means that you can set it to block openings of up to >10 ft ( 3 m >) . It creates an invisible, cone-shaped barrier that only Roomba® can see.
“down” position, the device creates a protective zone that Roomba® will not enter. This prevents Roomba® from bumping into items you want to protect (e.g. a dog bowl or vase) or crossing into undesired areas (e.g. a corner or under a desk). The Halo is invisible and reaches approximately >24 in ( 60 cm >) from the center of the device.