How to Connect Roborock Vacuum to Homekit?

Control and Manage Roborock Vacuum with the Straightforward method. Since there is no direct way, you will need to use the alternative method. If you don’t know How to Connect the Roborock Vacuum to Homekit.In this Guide, you will know the methods with detailed steps. Try Roborock Homebridge to connect to Homekit. Continue Reading the guide to set up your Roborock Vacuum and Control with Siri.

Does Roborock work with Homekit? 

Unfortunately, It’s a NO! The Roborock doesn’t work with Apple Homekit, as it is not officially available and supported currently. So, Maybe we can sit back in wait and hope that the Roborock will be compatible with Homekit Someday. Or We could just buy a device – A Device that is compatible.

When both aren’t your Options, You could simply take a chill – pill and use this guide. We have the alternatives – tested and used by many. Know What are those and How can it help to connect Roborock Vacuum to Homekit.

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How to Connect Roborock Vacuum to Homekit? 

Although it is not compatible, there are ways you can use to Connect Roborock Vacuum to Homekit. These alternatives will obviously take more time to integrate than usual. Stay Calm and Make sure you follow the steps like a tech Pro.

In Order to make Non-Homekit Devices into Homekit Compatible devices. Here are some ways both Hardware and Software;

• Roborock Homebridge.
• Athom Homekit Bridge.
• Using App.

Prerequisite:

• Internet Connection.
• Power Supply.
• Compatible Device for Homebridge.
• Apple Home App installed on your iPhone or iOS.

IMPORTANT STEP: 

Once the Homebridge, Plugin, and Configuration are done, add your Vacuum to Homekit. The Vacuum on Home app will be detected as a FAN.

This is the Step;

“Open the Home app> Tap on + > Add Accessory>Scan the QR Code> Name your device >Enable Room Switch to Turn to Room Clean Mode. “

Use Homebridge to Connect Roborock Vacuum to Homekit

To Connect Roborock Vacuum to Homekit, Get a Homebridge Plugin for Roborock/Xiaomi  Vacuum Cleaners. Follow the Instructions as below ;

You will need ; 

• A Compatible Homebridge Device – Raspberry Pi/Computer for Homebridge Host.
• Roborock Plugin.

How to do?

• Navigate to the Homebridge and On its Plugin Search.
• Type Roborock Plugin and You will find a list of available Plugins with packages.
• Access and Install it on your Compatible device.
• Complete the Config and Customize as required. 
• Once the config is done, you can move to Homebridge.

• Now, Open the Home app>Scan QR Code> and Add your  Roborock Vacuum to Homekit. 

How to Configure Roborock Vacuum on Homebridge?  

Here is an example code for Config – You can either copy and paste it on the  Plugin tab or change it as you want;

For One Vacuum : 

accessories": [
 {
  "accessory": "XiaomiRoborockVacuum",
  "name": "Xiaomi Mi Robot Vaccum 1st Generation",
  "ip": "192.168.1.150",
  "token": "abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890",
  "serviceType": "fan",
  "pause": false,
  "dock": true,
  "waterBox": false,
  "cleanword": "cleaning",
  "rooms": [
    {
      "id": 16,
      "name": "Livingroom"
    },
    {
      "id": 17,
      "name": "Kitchen"
    }
  ],
  "zones": [
    {
      "name":"Family Room (x2)",
      "zone":[[25000,25000,32000,32000,2]]
    },
    {
      "name":"Bedroom",
      "zone":[[21000,32000,24000,37000,1]]
    },
    {
      "name":"Bedroom & Family Room",
      "zone":[ [21000,32000,24000,37000,1],  [25000,25000,32000,32000,1]]
    }
  ]
 }
],

"accessories": [
 {
  "accessory": "XiaomiRoborockVacuum",
  "name": "Xiaomi Mi Robot Vaccum 1st Generation",
  "ip": "192.168.1.150",
  "token": "abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890",
  "pause": false,
  "dock": true,
  "waterBox": false
 },
 {
  "accessory": "XiaomiRoborockVacuum",
  "name": "Xiaomi Roborock S50 Vaccum 2nd Generation",
  "ip": "192.168.1.151",
  "token": "1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef",
  "pause": false,
  "dock": true,
  "waterBox": false
 }
],

Add Roborock Vacuum to Homekit using Athom Homekit Bridge 

What do you need? 

• A Well-working Roborock Robot Vacuum.
• An Athom Bridge Device.
• Reliable Internet/WiFi Connection.
• And a Good Power Supply.

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Set up and Install the Roborock Vacuum Plugin 

• First of all, Set up the Athom Bridge Device – Turn it ON and Connect to an Internet Source.
• Now, Go to the browser and Enter the IP Address of your Athom bridge device. This will allow you to access the Athom Bridge Interface.

• On the Interface, Go to the Plugins /Add-ons option.
• Search –“Roborock Plugin “. Find, Choose, and Install it.
• Follow the Onscreen Prompts for the Plugin and Complete the Configuration.
• Enter your Roborock device details and other info as required.
• Once the Configuration is done, Your Roborock device will be added to the Athom Bridge.

Add Roborock Vacuum to Homekit 

• Launch the Apple Home app and Tap on (+) Add Accessory.
• Select to manual add and click on I Dont Have a Code or Can’t Scan.
• Under the list of available devices, Choose your Roborock.
• Follow the prompts and Complete adding your Vacuum to your Homekit.

HOOBS – Roborock Vacuum to Homekit

You can also use the HOOBS  – which is a Plug and Play Device to bridge to Homekit.

HOOBS Device| Internet Connection | Power Supply|

• Turn On  HOOBS and Connect to the Internet. 

• Download the HOOBS Client App and Login and If new, Add to Network Scanner to Sign up – Setup a new device>enter details> finish set up.
• Now, On the App Interface, Click on the Plugins Option – Search for the Xiaomi Roborock Vacuum Plugin. 
• Install the Plugin and Complete Configure. You need an Accessory name, IP Address, and Token Value*. 

*Pair Roborock with the MI Home app> Login>Download token_extractor.exe>Keep server section empty>Token value is displayed>Note it down. 

• Navigate to the Plugins Configuration Page and Set up to add your Roborock. 
• Finally, Connect your Roborock Vacuum to Homekit Via HOOBS– Open the Home app>Tap +> Scan the QR Code and Add your Device to the Homekit.

Connect Roborock to Mi Home – Roborock Vacuum to Apple Homekit

Since it is a Xiaomi Device, it is important that you need a Mi Account. Make sure to connect to Home Wifi.

Install the Mi Home app> Tap + and Add your Roborock Siri Device. 

How to Connect Roborock to Siri? 

You can use the Siri on the Mi Home App.

1. Open the app>Profile>Lab features>Turn ON Mi Home iOS Shortcut>Automation tab>Tap +. 
2. Select your Vacuum>Command Start Cleaning>Save>Add to Siri. 
3. You can simply say – Hey Siri, Vacuum/Clean the Living Room or any other as you wish. Stop and Pause too.

Integrate Apple Homekit with Roborock

• Open the Home app> Scan the QR Code and Add your Device to the Homekit.

Can Roborock work without the Internet? 

Of course, Yes. The Roborock vacuum can work without using an internet connection too. But not when you connect it to Homekit cause they do need internet for additional features. Individually, You can use the Robot cleaners, to clean up by turning on buttons on the device.

Add Roborock Vacuum to Homekit – Using External Devices

Yes, You can add Roborock Vacuum to Homekit using the external device. First, you should connect those external devices with Homekit, Then add Roborock Vacuum to Homekit. For all the external devices – you should get the integration and configuration plugins on the Github platforms. Moreover, the external devices are,

• Home Assistant
• Matter
• Hubitat. 

These are the external devices – those devices will act as bridges to connect the non-homekit devices with Homekit devices. So use the external device and enjoy the automation of Roborock Vacuum on Homeapp.

How to add Roborock to the iOS app?

Its a one of the alternative way to integrate the Roborock Vacuum to Homekit. You don’t need a third-party device to add the Roborock Vacuum with the iOS app for automation. So from the Apple Shortcut app – You can enable home automation. Or else, create the Automation manually for automating the Roborock Vacuum on the Shortcut app.

Still facing issues with integrating the Roborock Vacuum on Home app – Then, use the switch bot for automating any devices with Home app. Or else use the fingerbot to automate the Roborock Vacuum on Apple Home app.

How to connect Roborock to Mi Home on an iOS device?

To connect the Xiaomi Roborock to Mi Home app on an iOS device- You should install the app on iOS devices. So,

1. Install the Mi Home app for free and available in the Apple app store.
2. Then, launch and register the app. Next, connect it with the wifi.
3. Next, add the device by tapping the + icon.
4. Select the Xiaomi Roborock Vacuum model from the Home Appliances tab.
5. Tick the Blue light Blinking >> enter the wifi credentials.
6. Then, follow the onscreen prompts.

That’s it. You are done. Now, you can automate the Roborock Vacuum on Mi app at any time from anywhere.

Best Roborock Vacuum for smart Home automation 

Choosing the best robot Roborock Vacuum for smart home automation is one of the important points to keep in mind. Because in Roborock company, there are many devices that have many features with different costs. Some best Robot Roborock Vacuums are listed below.

1. Roborock Q7 Max+
2. Roborock Vacuum E4
3. S6 MaxV.
4. Roborock Vacuum S7.
5. S7 Ultra.
6. Xiaomi Roborock S5 max. 

Why does Roborock not connect to wifi? 

Fix it quickly with these troubleshooting ways.

1. Check your Wi-Fi password. 
2. Enable Location for the App. 
3. Change from Robot Wifi to Home Wifi. 
4. Change Encryption mode – WEP to WPA/WPA2. 
5. Move the device closer to the Router. 
6. Restart and Remove- Press and hold the power button for some time. 

Final Notes 

Some of the Best Roborock to choose -Roborock Q5, Roborock Q5+, Q5+ Pro, s7 and s8 Max /Pro Ultra, Eufy Robovac 11S Max – Budget Friendly,iRobot Roomba j7 and Roborock Q Revo. Well, Is there an end to discovering new things to make people lazy? Maybe! Of course, it does feel good to get your work done quickly. But Everything comes with a price, the robots can be expensive but worth it. Get your Intelligent, Automatic, and Powerful like Rock-“Roborock cleaners ” home today and Flex your cleaning by Adding Roborock Vacuum to Homekit.