Overview
- A new firmware rollout adds Matter to Roomba Plus 500 Combo, Roomba Max 700 Vac, and Roomba Max 700 Combo, joining the previously supported Roomba Combo 10 Max.
- Apple Home control requires iOS 18.4 or later with a Home hub, while SmartThings needs a Matter‑capable hub for onboarding via the iRobot Home app.
- Supported actions include starting or stopping cleanups, scheduling, and room‑specific commands defined by Matter 1.4, with advanced options remaining in the iRobot app.
- iRobot says Wi‑Fi models auto‑download updates when docked and idle, typically within 24 hours, with installation taking about 10 minutes.
- Roomba Combo J7 and J9 have not regained Matter support, as the company proceeds through Chapter 11 with a planned sale to Shenzhen Picea Robotics by February 2026 and assurances of uninterrupted support.