A new Roomba firmware update adds Matter compatibility to multiple Roomba models, enabling control via Apple’s Home app on iOS 18.4 or later and integration with HomeKit.

To set up, users need an iOS device running 18.4 or newer, a Matter-compatible vacuum, and a Matter hub (such as HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV); the Home app is used to add the vacuum, assign rooms, and name it for Siri.

Apple Home now supports robot vacuums through Matter, allowing direct control of compatible Roombas in the Home app and via Siri.

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Limitations include the absence of advanced features like room mapping and virtual boundaries, which still require manufacturer apps for granular controls.

Context notes that iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is set to be acquired by Shenzhen Picea Robotics Co.

iRobot’s Chapter 11 filing is followed by a sale to Picea Robotics, with completion expected by February 2026; Roomba will continue under private ownership and future models are planned.

OTA updates occur when the Roomba is on the Home Base and not cleaning, with installations taking about 10 minutes after download.

iRobot assures there will be no disruption to app functionality, product support, or customer programs during the acquisition process.

Automation potential is significant, enabling vacuums to participate in HomeKit scenes and routines, such as leaving home triggers, time-based cleaning, or coordination with lights and security.

Within the Home app, vacuuming and mopping can be controlled, and automations can trigger cleaning based on presence, time, sensors, or other accessories.

Automations allow Roombas to operate automatically, such as cleaning when the user leaves the home or at scheduled times, and can integrate with other HomeKit devices.