Short answer: yes, but it took a while to get here. Roomba now supports Apple HomeKit natively via Matter – no Homebridge required – though only on select models. If you have an older robot, the workaround route is still an option.
The Amazon Deal That Never Happened (And What Did)
The post you may have read before this one probably mentioned Amazon acquiring iRobot. That deal died. The EU blocked it on antitrust grounds, Amazon walked away in January 2024, and iRobot was left holding the bag – cutting hundreds of jobs and trying to survive independently.
It didn’t quite make it. In late 2024, iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company emerged in January 2026 under new ownership: Shenzhen Picea Robotics, a Chinese contract manufacturer that had already been making Roomba hardware for years. The iRobot app is still running, warranties are still honored, and the Bedford, Massachusetts office is still open. Business as usual, more or less.
The relevant part for HomeKit users: Picea has actually been more aggressive about smart home interoperability than Amazon would have been. Amazon had every incentive to keep Roomba locked in the Alexa ecosystem. Picea doesn’t have that conflict.
What Smart Home Platforms Roomba Works With
As of 2026, Roomba officially supports:
- Apple HomeKit – via Matter on supported models (see below)
- Amazon Alexa – native integration, full voice control
- Google Home – native integration, full voice control
The iRobot Home app handles all the advanced stuff (maps, schedules, Keep Out Zones, room labeling). The HomeKit/Matter integration covers the basics: start, stop, dock, and status. That’s enough for automations and Siri shortcuts, but you’ll still open the iRobot app when you want granular control.
Which Roomba Models Support HomeKit via Matter
iRobot rolled out Matter support in two waves. The Roomba Combo 10 Max was first. Then in December 2025, a firmware update extended Matter support to:
- Roomba Combo 10 Max
- Roomba Plus 500 Combo
- Roomba Max 700 Vac
- Roomba Max 700 Combo
The update rolls out over the air – your robot picks it up automatically when it’s on its Home Base and connected to Wi-Fi. To add it to HomeKit once the update is installed, you need iOS 18.4 or later and an Apple TV or HomePod acting as a home hub.
Notably absent: the Roomba Combo j7 and j9. These are not yet on the Matter-supported list as of early 2026.
If you’re shopping now, the Roomba Combo 10 Max is the one to get for HomeKit – it was the first to support Matter and has the most complete integration.
Adding Roomba to Apple HomeKit
If you have one of the supported models listed above, setup is straightforward. No Homebridge, no third-party software, no server running in the background.
Update your Roomba firmware
Put the robot on its Home Base with Wi-Fi connected. Open the iRobot Home app and check for firmware updates. Matter support requires the December 2025 update or later.
Open the iRobot Home app and tap your robot
Go to Settings for the robot, then look for the Smart Home or Matter pairing option.
Select Apple HomeKit as your platform
The app will generate a Matter pairing code or QR code.
Open the Apple Home app on your iPhone
Tap the + button, then ‘Add Accessory’. Scan the QR code or enter the code manually. You’ll need iOS 18.4 or later and an Apple TV or HomePod as a home hub.
Assign your Roomba to a room and finish setup
Your Roomba now appears in the Home app. You can trigger it with Siri, include it in automations, and check its status alongside your other HomeKit devices.
What If You Have an Unsupported Model?
If your Roomba isn’t on the Matter-supported list, Homebridge is still the most reliable path. It’s a free, open-source software bridge that runs on a Raspberry Pi, Mac, or small server on your local network. The iRobot plugin gives HomeKit a fake accessory to talk to, and that accessory relays commands to your robot through the iRobot API.
It works, but it requires something always running on your network and occasional maintenance when iRobot changes their API. If you’re already running Homebridge for other devices, adding Roomba is easy. If you’d have to set up Homebridge just for this, buying a supported model is probably the cleaner move.
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