Just got this update which renamed my app to “iRobot Home (Classic)” so I looked up what’s “non-classic” and found this.
FWIW you can use a Roomba without an app. You… push the physical button on the robot, and voila. No app, no connection, still cleaning.
Sure you can’t schedule cleaning but honestly unless you have a version that can empty it’s own trash recipient and your house is always robot cleaning friendly (so… 0 cable on the way, chairs aside, etc) it’s rarely a huge efficiency gain.
Honestly I feel like 10y/o there was a lot of hype around vacuuming robot but it didn’t “explode” in popularity because it’s not really such a big difference.
It’s highly suspect since they just announced they don’t know if they can continue operations, so idk if i’d trust it lol:
It’s okay, all they have to do is get a bid from another Big Tech company that doesn’t have home stuff like Amazon. Failing that, there’s always private equity. 🥲
The Roomba® Home app is compatible with Roomba® 100, 200, and Plus 400 series robots sold after March 2025. For other models, please download the iRobot Home (Classic) app.
From the app description.
Valetudo anyone?
Is there a Murena/Volla of vacuuming robots? Namely can one buy a working robot (new or reconditioned) with Valetudo pre-installed?
Not that I know of unfortunately. Installing it isnt all that hard, depending on the model one just need a special USB adapter, courage and a Linux terminal :)
Unfortunately my model isn’t supported. I might look for a 2nd hand supported one with the USB adapter and try, as I do use and work with Linux on a daily basis.
