How to Connect Your Roborock Robot Vacuum to Apple Home

Compatible Roborock robot vacuums can connect to Apple Home through Matter, allowing owners to start cleaning, use Siri voice commands and incorporate their robots into smart home automations.

The integration also supports local control, meaning basic cleaning commands can work without an internet connection as long as the robot and Apple Home controller remain connected to a functioning home network.

Apple introduced robot vacuum support with iOS 18.4 in March 2025. Roborock began enabling Matter compatibility the following month and has since expanded support across its product lineup.

Connecting takes only a few steps, although Apple Home doesn't provide all the cleaning and customization features available in the Roborock app.

How to Connect Roborock to Apple Home

Before starting, make sure your robot supports Matter, its firmware is updated and the Roborock app is running the latest version.

You'll need an iPhone or iPad running iOS or iPadOS 18.4 or later. Your robot must already be connected to Wi-Fi through the Roborock app.

[IMAGE COMING SOON - 1 OF 6: ROBOROCK APP SETTINGS SHOWING THE CONNECT TO THE MATTER NETWORK OPTION.]

1. Open the Roborock app and select your robot.
2. Tap the settings icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Connect to the Matter Network.
4. Choose Add to Apple Home.
5. Follow Apple's instructions to complete pairing.
6. Name your robot and assign it to a room in Apple Home.

[IMAGE COMING SOON - 2 OF 6: ROBOROCK MATTER PAIRING SCREEN DISPLAYING THE ADD TO APPLE HOME OPTION.]

The Roborock app may also provide a Matter pairing code that can be entered manually through the Add Accessory option in Apple's Home app.

A compatible Apple Home hub, such as a HomePod or Apple TV, is needed for remote access and home automations.

[IMAGE COMING SOON - 3 OF 6: APPLE HOME APP SHOWING A ROBOROCK ROBOT VACUUM SUCCESSFULLY ADDED AS A SMART HOME ACCESSORY.]

How to Control Roborock Through Apple Home

Once connected, your Roborock appears as an accessory in Apple's Home app alongside other compatible smart home devices.

Selecting the robot opens its available cleaning controls, which may include:

• Starting and stopping cleaning
• Selecting vacuuming or mopping modes
• Cleaning individual rooms
• Returning the robot to its dock
• Checking its operating status

[IMAGE COMING SOON - 4 OF 6: APPLE HOME ROBOT VACUUM CONTROL SCREEN DISPLAYING AVAILABLE CLEANING MODES AND CONTROLS.]

Available functions vary by model, firmware and the features exposed through Matter.

For room-specific cleaning, the robot must have an existing map with rooms identified in the Roborock app.

Assigning the robot to a room in Apple Home only determines where the accessory appears in Apple's interface. It doesn't tell the vacuum which room to clean.

Using Siri to Control Roborock

Siri provides another way to operate your robot without opening an app.

Depending on the supported features, voice requests may include:

• "Siri, start vacuuming."
• "Siri, stop vacuuming."
• "Siri, clean the kitchen."
• "Siri, vacuum and mop the living room."
• "Siri, send the vacuum back to its dock."

[IMAGE COMING SOON - 5 OF 6: SIRI RESPONDING TO A VOICE COMMAND REQUESTING THAT A ROBOROCK ROBOT VACUUM CLEAN THE KITCHEN.]

Not every command is guaranteed to work with every model. Siri's response depends on the robot's Matter implementation and its available cleaning functions.

Giving the robot a distinctive name can also help Siri identify the correct accessory, particularly in households with multiple robot vacuums.

Why Connect Roborock to Apple Home?

The biggest advantage is bringing robot vacuum control into an existing Apple smart home setup.

Rather than opening the Roborock app for routine cleaning, owners can manage their vacuum alongside lights, thermostats and other connected devices.

Apple Home also supports scenes and automations that allow multiple accessories to work together.

For example, a departure automation could start cleaning when everyone leaves home, while another scene could include vacuuming alongside changes to lighting and temperature settings.

[IMAGE COMING SOON - 6 OF 6: APPLE HOME SHOWING A ROBOROCK ROBOT VACUUM INCLUDED IN A SCENE OR DEPARTURE AUTOMATION.]

These actions depend on the controls supported by the robot and Apple's automation system.

A compatible HomePod or Apple TV also enables remote access, allowing owners to control supported functions while away from home.

Household members can be invited to control accessories through Apple Home without each person needing to manage the vacuum through the same Roborock account.

Can You Use Roborock Without an Internet Connection?

Yes. One benefit of Matter is that it allows compatible devices to communicate locally rather than routing every command through a manufacturer's cloud servers.

Once connected, basic Apple Home controls may continue working during an internet outage, provided the robot, Wi-Fi network and Apple Home controller remain operational.

Here's what to expect under different circumstances:

• Internet outage: Local Matter controls should continue working if the home network remains operational.
• Wi-Fi outage: Apple Home cannot communicate with the robot over Wi-Fi.
• Away from home: Remote control requires internet access and a compatible Apple Home hub.
• Roborock cloud outage: Local Matter commands may continue working, although cloud-dependent features could be unavailable.
• No network connection: Basic cleaning can still be started using the robot's physical buttons.

Some Roborock models also support offline voice commands through the built-in "Hello Rocky" assistant.

That is separate from Siri, which may require internet access to process voice requests.

Although Matter supports local communication, actual functionality during an outage depends on the robot's firmware, network configuration and Apple's software.

Which Roborock Models Support Apple Home?

Roborock introduced Matter compatibility to seven robot vacuums in April 2025 and has since expanded support across its Saros and Qrevo product lines.

Models advertised with Matter compatibility include:

Saros Series

• Roborock Saros Z70
• Roborock Saros 10
• Roborock Saros 10R
• Roborock Saros 20
• Roborock Saros 20 Sonic
• Roborock Saros 20 Flow

Qrevo Series

• Roborock Qrevo Master
• Roborock Qrevo Curv
• Roborock Qrevo CurvX
• Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow
• Roborock Qrevo Edge
• Roborock Qrevo Edge 2
• Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro
• Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro

S Series

• Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

Roborock has also announced Matter compatibility for the Qrevo Slim and additional Qrevo variants.

Some models require firmware updates, and advertised compatibility doesn't necessarily mean Matter is already enabled. For example, Roborock has described Matter support for the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow as arriving through a firmware update.

Owners should confirm the feature is available on their specific model before attempting to pair it.

What Features Are Missing From Apple Home?

Apple Home focuses on everyday cleaning controls rather than the detailed settings available in Roborock's own software.

The Roborock app remains necessary for several advanced functions, including:

• Editing maps and room boundaries
• Creating no-go zones and virtual walls
• Adjusting obstacle avoidance settings
• Configuring dock washing and drying
• Installing firmware updates
• Viewing detailed cleaning histories
• Customizing suction, water levels and cleaning sequences

Model-specific features, such as specialized cleaning routines and advanced dock maintenance, also remain primarily within the Roborock app.

Apple Home is therefore an additional control option rather than a replacement for the manufacturer's software.

Can Older Roborock Vacuums Use Apple Home?

Roborock models without native Matter compatibility cannot connect directly to Apple Home using the standard pairing process.

However, some older models support Siri Shortcuts, allowing owners to trigger cleaning routines through Apple's voice assistant.

Siri Shortcuts and Matter serve different purposes. Shortcuts trigger predefined actions, while Matter allows compatible robots to appear as accessories within Apple Home.

Third-party platforms such as Homebridge and Home Assistant may provide alternative integration methods for unsupported models, although they require additional setup and are not equivalent to Roborock's official Matter integration.

What if Your Roborock Won't Connect?

If the Matter option doesn't appear in the Roborock app, check whether your model supports it and whether the required firmware update has been installed.

If pairing fails despite Matter being available, confirm that the robot is online, Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone and the devices are connected to the home network.

Restarting the robot, router or Apple Home hub may resolve temporary connectivity problems.

If the robot was previously connected to Apple Home, remove the old accessory entry and generate a new pairing code before trying again.

Factory resetting the vacuum should be a last resort because it may affect saved maps and settings.

Is Apple Home Worth Using With Roborock?

For households already using Apple's smart home ecosystem, Matter makes routine robot vacuum control more convenient.

Siri commands, shared household access and the ability to include cleaning in supported home automations reduce the need to open the Roborock app for everyday tasks.

Local communication also offers an advantage when internet service is interrupted, although it doesn't eliminate the need for a functioning home network.

Roborock's app remains essential for advanced cleaning management, but Apple Home provides a simpler way to incorporate the vacuum into the rest of a connected household.