Does Roborock Work With HomeKit? How To Connect

Using a Home Bridge, Roborock can work with the Homekit. But Roborack does not have Homekit support. Roborock and the Homekit are connected by a Home Bridge. Home bridges are connected to iPhones or ipads. Here’s everything you should know about Roborock Homekit

Does Roborock Natively Support HomeKit?

Roborock does not support Homekit. Even if you want to use the Roborock with Homekit, you should use Roborock with Homekit using Homebridge or HOOBS.

Homebridge or HOOBS acts as a bridge between the Roborock and Homekit. Homebridge allows you to show up on Homehub and it is connected with iPhones and iPads.

How To connect Roborock with HomeKit?

We have two methods for this kind of integration.
1) Setting up the Home Bridge on the computer system.
2) Investing in the HOOBS device.

For the first method, we will need to set up a server on the system. You can go ahead with this solution. But it is said that it is not a feasible solution. Firstly, setting up the bridge is not an easy task.

A technical person is needed to operate the server. Also, it needs a continuous power supply. If at some point in time, power gets cut off, then the bridge connection got broken.

Also, putting the power on for so many hours costs a lot of bills.If the device is not compatible with the Home Kit, then it will also create problems.

So it is always said that we should not go with the first method. Coming to the second method, where you are ready to integrate with Home Bridge.

It is plug and play type of device. The setup is done once. It is just a one-type setup. Once the set up is done, we do not need the technical expert then. It does not require more technical skills.

We just need to sign up in the system. Also, after that, we have to install the necessary plugin. So it is recommended that you should go ahead and integrate the Home Bridge Hub.

How to step up the Home Bridge hub Using HOOBs?

The steps are given below:

1. Integrating HOOBS into the network is done. Take the HOOBS device. It should be connected to the home connection network. The network can be WiFi or Ethernet.
2. Open the HOOBS interface with a browser. We have to make an account on the HOOBS site. Then, log in with your credentials.
3. Installation of the plugin is called the Robo rock plugin. On the site of the top left, we can have a plugin tab. Search for the Xiaomi Vaccum plugin there. You find it, and now click on the install tab.
4. Now, you can control the Robo rack using Homekit.
5. Now, we need to extract the token. For that, you should run a program called Xiaomi Token Extractor. Enter your login id and password. Put the region’s areas blank. Now you can see the list of the Xiaomi devices, and you should copy the IP address. Now Home Bridge can be used without putting the credentials every time.
6. Configuration of the plugin is done. On the configuration tab, check for the Public configuration page. There you will find some code. Run that code. And the configuration is done.

Homebridge on a Computer or Homebridge on a Hub?

Homebridge is a light weighted server which will allow you to integrate the smart devices of your home with the Homekit and your Apple Home.

The server provides Homekit API and acts as a connector or bridge between the product and the platform. As far as the HomeBridge is concerned,

we have two methods: Homebridge as computer and Hombridge as Hub.

1. The very first method of setting the Homebridge as the computer seems easy when heard, but it is complicated to implement. Actually, you will need a tech-savvy person to work with the computer for set up, and you will need the technical person round the clock to handle that. Also, when the power is off, you cannot control the Roborock Homekit.
2. Homebridge acts as the bridge between the two but lags with the support. If the power is gone, the bridge is broken down, and also using a PC 24/7 will cause you huge power bills.

So, due to all of the above disadvantages, we should go ahead and use the Homebridge as a hub. It is the most suitable and optimized option to use.

Why HOOBS to Connect Roborock With HomeKit?

When we are talking about the point, why only HOOBS. HOOBS basically is the Homebridge out of the box. HOOBS is plug and play type of device. It just requires one type of step up.

You do not need more knowledge of programming to use the HOOBS. Just sign up, install the necessary plugin, and you are all set to use the HOOBS with Roborock and Homekit.

The following features of HOOBS are:

• You do not need to be technically sound to use the HOOBS.
• Just log in using the password and do the step up one time.
• It allows us to have more than one user setup at once.
• This is an open-source service.
• Supported by more than 2000+ devices.

How to Set Up HOOBS For Roborock-HomeKit Integration?

The steps for setup are given below:

1. Connection of HOOBS and the network will be the first step. Connect the HOOBS devices and connect it to your home network. Your network can be a WiFi or Ethernet cable.
2. Now go to https://hoobs.local, and there you have to create the account. After account creation, go ahead and login with your credentials. Using the QR code, launch the app on your phone as well.
3. The Roborock plugin is installed so that it can be used with compatibility with the HOOBS.
4. Now configure the Roborock plugin. During configuration, add the IP address. Add rooms and zones according to you. Follow the steps on the screen, and you are done.

What Can You Do with Roborock- HomeKit Integration?

Integrating Roborock with your Homekit will allow you to control the vacuum. You can control it with the help of Siri and use the phone even if you are not at your home.

1. Finding the Roborock: You just need to command hey Siri, where are you, and you will get the response back.
2. Using it as a remote control: Integrating Roborock and Homekit will allow you to control the Roborock smart vacuum.
3. Navigating the vacuum: These smart vacuums are very smart in identifying stairs and high low places. Also, we have a feature to set no-go zones as well for our vacuum.
4. Schedule the cleaning intervals: You can set the Homekit integration such that it will track the spilling of something in your home or can keep a track of dust for you. We can schedule the cleaning intervals as well with the Homekit integration.
5. You can control the power as well: The power and other settings can also be done at your comfort. You just have to program the model of the vacuum based on that.

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Final Talk

This content will help you work with the Roborock. It will help you connect it with the Home Kit. Also, other integration options are given. After integration, configurations are also given.
You should refer to the above content for it.