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iRobot Expands Matter Support to More Roombas for Apple Home Integration

iRobot, now in Chapter 11 with a planned sale to Picea, says service will continue without disruption.

Overview

  • New firmware adds Matter to Roomba Plus 500 Combo, Roomba Max 700 Vac, and Roomba Max 700 Combo, joining the previously supported Roomba Combo 10 Max.
  • On iOS 18.4 or later with an Apple TV or HomePod as a Home hub, users can add supported Roombas to the Home app and control them with Siri.
  • The Home app offers core functions such as starting cleaning, scheduling, and room or area cleaning, while advanced features still require iRobot’s app.
  • Roombas with Matter can participate in HomeKit automations, enabling triggers by presence, time, sensors, or accessory activity.
  • Supported Roombas can also be added to Samsung SmartThings via Matter with a compatible Matter hub, though Combo J7 and J9 models remain without Matter support.