iRobot has a new software update that gives its vacuums and mops the ability to respond to voice commands. The Genius 4.0 Home Intelligence update allows users of the iRobot Home app to connect their devices to Apple's voice assistant. They can set up their custom phrases or simply say "Hey Siri, ask Roomba to clean everywhere" to start the vacuum.
Genius 4.0 gives users the ability to create smart maps for the Roomba i3 and i3+ models, which they can access if they want their devices to clean specific rooms in the house. They can make their own cleaning routines based on their schedules and rooms they want to send the vacuum to. The features will be available to customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa by the end of the third quarter.
Users who own a Roomba s9/s9+, Roomba j7/j7+, Roomba i7/i7+ and Braava jet m6 will have more control over how their robots clean. They can program their machines to clean a high traffic area and give rooms that aren't always occupied.
The iRobot Home app will have a child and pet lock option. The physical clean button on vacuums and mops can only be activated through the application when it is turned on. A new Do Not Disturb feature ensures that the machines won't switch on at times the user wants, such as when they're sleeping or expected to be on video calls for work or school. The update gives the Roomba j7 and j7+ the ability to avoid clothing and towels on the floor, in addition to the other objects they can already recognize.
The other features might take some time to reach all users. The software update has already started making its way to customers worldwide, but it won't be finished until the end of June.
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