I’m considering buying a robot vacuum cleaner, but I’m not a fan of the idea that it would scan my apartment and send data to the cloud.

I came across the Valetudo project, and it looks promising. It doesn’t replace the firmware - just replaces the cloud connection with local automation systems instead. Has anyone here used it? Or are you using something else for local control? I’d love to hear your experience 🙂

  • ctrl_alt_esc@lemmy.ml
    6·
    11 days ago

    I use Valetudo and it works great, zero complaints. Just get a model that is officially supported.

  • geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml
    6·
    11 days ago

    I draw the line at getting a vacuum with a camera. A lidar scanner and bumper does not bother me much. But you can use Valetudo.

  • tjhowse@lemmy.world
    5·
    11 days ago

    I put valetudo on my Roborock s8 and blocked its access to the internet at my router. Works perfectly and integrates well with home assistant.