Apple Home finally gets robot vacuum support, thanks to this Matter and iOS 18.4

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Apple Home is finally compatible with robot vacuums, thanks to multiple upgrades -- from Apple, Matter, and robot manufacturers. Apple released iOS 18.4 yesterday, which includes support for robot vacuums via the Home app. Robot vacuum manufacturers, like iRobot and Roborock, have already released their firmware upgrades for their Matter-compatible robots to support Apple Home. Robot vacuum compatibility for Apple Home was delayed for months after being announced last year as a feature coming with iOS 18. With iOS 18.4, however, robot vacuums are finally welcome in Apple Home. The compatibility allows iPhone users to control their robot vacuums via the Home app instead of juggling multiple apps for different devices. Also: This Eufy robot vacuum with a built-in handheld unit is a steal at $200 off It also makes it easier to run robot vacuums, as you can use voice control and say, "Siri, clean the kitchen," to have your robot clean up after making dinner. You can al ... Read full article.