Connecting your Roomba vacuum cleaner to Alexa can enhance your smart home experience and make cleaning your floors even more convenient. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of connecting your Roomba to Alexa, so you can control it with simple voice commands. Let’s get started!

Prerequisites:

  • A WiFi-enabled Roomba robot vacuum
  • An Amazon Alexa device (Echo, Echo Dot, etc.)
  • The latest versions of the iRobot Home app and Amazon Alexa app installed on your smartphone

Step 1: Prepare your Roomba

Make sure your Roomba is connected to your home WiFi network and that it is powered on. You should also check for any available firmware updates for your Roomba to ensure compatibility with Alexa.

Step 2: Set up your Alexa device

If you haven’t already, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to set up your Amazon Alexa device and connect it to your home WiFi network. Make sure it is working correctly before proceeding to the next step.

Step 3: Install the iRobot Home and Amazon Alexa apps

Open your smartphone’s app store and search for the “iRobot Home” and “Amazon Alexa” apps. Download and install these apps on your device if you haven’t already.

Step 4: Enable Roomba skill in Alexa

  1. Launch the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone.
  2. Tap on the menu icon in the top-left corner.
  3. Select “Skills & Games” from the menu.
  4. Search for “iRobot Home” in the search bar.
  5. Find the iRobot Home skill and tap on it.
  6. Tap the “Enable to Use” button to enable the skill.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions to link your iRobot and Amazon accounts.

Step 5: Discover devices

  1. Open the Alexa app and tap on the “Devices” tab at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Tap the “+” button in the top-right corner to add a new device.
  3. Select “Robot Vacuum” as the device type.
  4. Tap on “Roomba” from the list of available brands.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the device discovery process.
  6. Your Roomba should now be successfully connected to Alexa.

Step 6: Test your Roomba-Alexa connection

Once your Roomba is connected to Alexa, you can start controlling it with voice commands. For example, you can say “Alexa, ask Roomba to start cleaning.” Alexa will send the command to your Roomba, and it will start cleaning as instructed.

That’s it! You have successfully connected your Roomba to Alexa. Enjoy the convenience of controlling your robot vacuum with just your voice.

Note: The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your Roomba model and the versions of the iRobot Home and Amazon Alexa apps. Make sure to follow the instructions specific to your devices.

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