Do you have a Roomba and an Alexa? Great news! You can link them together for voice commands. Let’s walk you through the easy steps to connect your Roomba to Alexa for a hands-free clean.
Step 1: Download the iRobot HOME App
To link your Roomba with Alexa, grab the free iRobot HOME app from the App Store or Google Play. It’s your first step to smarter cleaning!
Step 2: Connect Your Roomba to the iRobot HOME App
After grabbing the iRobot HOME app, just follow the easy steps on your screen to link up your Roomba. Usually, you just turn on your Roomba and hit the “Clean” button to start pairing.
Step 3: Enable the iRobot Skill in the Alexa App
Next, grab your smartphone or tablet and open the Alexa app. Head to the Skills & Games area. Look up the “iRobot” skill, click on it, and then hit the “Enable” button to activate it.
Step 4: Link Your iRobot Account in the Alexa App
To connect your iRobot to Alexa, simply click the “Link Account” button in the Alexa app. Just enter your iRobot details to finish up.
Step 5: Discover Devices in the Alexa App
Once you’ve connected your iRobot account, head back to the Skills & Games area in the Alexa app. Click on “Discover Devices” there. Alexa will then be able to locate and link up with your Roomba.
Step 6: Test Your Connection
After linking your Roomba to Alexa, try it out by saying, “Alexa, ask Roomba to start cleaning.” If it’s all set up right, your Roomba will begin cleaning as soon as you say the command.
Conclusion
In conclusion, linking your Roomba with Alexa is easy and quick! Just grab the iRobot HOME app, pair your Roomba, and activate the iRobot skill in your Alexa app. Now, you can tell your Roomba what to do with just your voice. Isn’t that cool?
