These robot vacuums are getting upgraded to support Apple Home
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Summary
Apple’s latest iOS 18.4 update includes support for controlling robot vacuums via the Home app and the Matter protocol, which was created to make smart home devices platform-agnostic.
Roborock, iRobot and Ecovacs are introducing firmware updates to ensure their vacuums are compatible with the iOS 18.4 Apple Home feature.
The update will allow users to control their devices via the Home app on Apple phones, watches, pads and speakers, as well as through voice commands via Siri.
The update also enables better connectivity and Matter support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home smart home platforms.
Advanced cleaning features available only through each individual manufacturer’s app include mapping and configuring zones.