TL;DR
Apple added robot vacuum support to the Home app with the iOS 18.4 update by leveraging the Matter smart home standard. A range of models from Ecovacs, Roborock, SwitchBot, iRobot, Eufy and others are listed as compatible or receiving updates, though advanced features still require each maker’s app.
What happened
With iOS 18.4, Apple expanded the Home app to allow robot vacuums to be added to HomeKit by using the Matter interoperability standard. Once a compatible vacuum is added to Home, users can see its status, choose vacuuming or mopping modes (where supported), schedule cleanings, and include the device in automations and scenes. Siri can be used for simple voice commands such as starting room-specific cleans. The Home app covers fundamental controls and automation, but manufacturers’ apps remain necessary for higher-end functions like detailed mapping, object avoidance and custom route settings. Several manufacturers have started or announced Matter-enabled updates: Ecovacs and Roborock list multiple compatible models; SwitchBot and Eufy have select vacuums available; iRobot has begun rolling out Matter support for select Roomba models even as it works through bankruptcy and acquisition developments; Dreame and others have promised updates or have pending firmware releases.
Why it matters
- HomeKit gains a common category for robot vacuums, simplifying basic control and scheduling inside Apple’s Home ecosystem.
- Matter makes it easier for different brands to bring HomeKit compatibility without bespoke integrations.
- Siri voice control and Home app automations let users coordinate cleaning with other smart-home routines.
- Manufacturer apps are still required for advanced navigation, mapping and avoidance features, so Home integration complements rather than replaces vendor software.
Key facts
- Apple enabled robot vacuum support in the Home app with iOS 18.4 using the Matter standard.
- Ecovacs models receiving HomeKit updates include: Deebot X2, X2 Combo, T50 Omni, T50 Max, X8 Pro Omni, X9 Pro Omni, X8, and X11 OmniCyclone.
- Roborock models listed as HomeKit-compatible are: S8 MaxV Ultra, Saros Z70, Saros 10, Saros 10R, Qrevo Curv, Qrevo Edge, and Qrevo Master.
- Roborock has said HomeKit will arrive on additional models such as Qrevo Slim next, with more models promised but no detailed schedule.
- SwitchBot models with HomeKit support include the S20 Robot Vacuum and Mop and the SwitchBot K11+.
- iRobot has started rolling out Matter support for Roomba Plus 500 Combo, Roomba Max 700 Vac, Roomba Max 700 Combo, and Roomba Combo 10 Max.
- iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is set to be acquired by Shenzhen Picea Robotics Co. (as reported in the source).
- Eufy’s E28 Robot Vacuum supports HomeKit via Matter, while DREAME says HomeKit support will arrive for the X50 Ultra and X40 Ultra through a future Matter firmware update that has not yet been released.
- The Tapo LiDAR Smart Navigation Robot Vacuum also offers HomeKit support via Matter.
What to watch next
- Roborock’s promised rollouts to additional models (specific models and timing are not confirmed in the source).
- DREAME’s Matter firmware update for the X50 Ultra and X40 Ultra—date of release not confirmed in the source.
- How iRobot’s Chapter 11 filing and pending acquisition affect future Matter rollouts or software support for its vacuums (not confirmed in the source).
Quick glossary
- Matter: An industry-standard smart home protocol designed to improve device interoperability across ecosystems and simplify setup.
- HomeKit: Apple’s framework and app for managing and automating compatible smart-home accessories on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Siri: Apple’s voice assistant used to control devices and services, including HomeKit accessories via voice commands.
- Robot vacuum: An autonomous floor-cleaning device that can vacuum and sometimes mop, often with features like mapping, scheduling and obstacle avoidance.
Reader FAQ
Can I control all functions of a robot vacuum from the Home app?
The Home app handles basic controls, scheduling, modes (vacuum/mop) and automations; manufacturer apps are still needed for advanced mapping, object avoidance and custom routes.
Which brands have HomeKit-compatible robot vacuums?
The source lists compatible models from Ecovacs, Roborock, SwitchBot, iRobot, Eufy and Tapo, with Dreame planning updates for certain models.
Does Siri work with HomeKit robot vacuums?
Yes. Siri can be used for simple voice commands like starting cleaning for a room or switching modes where supported.
Are there timelines for promised HomeKit updates from manufacturers?
Roborock and Dreame have indicated more models or firmware updates are coming, but specific schedules and details are not confirmed in the source.
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Sources
- Robot vacuums in HomeKit: Here are the supported models
- More Roomba Vacuums Get Matter Support for HomeKit …
- Matter-Compatible Robot Vacuums – Smart Cleaning with …
- Zombie Roombas still Matter to HomeKit with support …
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