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I have a Roomba and in no way does it have any capability to connect to any type of network, Internet or otherwise. Is this only on the high end models? I've ne
by freehunter 9y ago
I have a Roomba and in no way does it have any capability to connect to any type of network, Internet or otherwise. Is this only on the high end models? I've never used the app because mine doesn't offer it, does the app require sign-in so they can know who you are?
But I mean... of all the privacy invading pieces of tech I can think of, a representation of the floorplan of my house might be the least concerning. Considering I'm typing this within range of at least a dozen potentially always-on microphones and cameras, and have no idea where my keystrokes are actually going.
- Merad 9y agoAll current Roomba models [1] have wifi and app support. The app requires an account because it's the type where even when you're at home on the same network as the Roomba, the app doesn't actually talk directly to the Roomba, but goes out through iRobot's servers. Not sure about other models, but on the 980 that I have, the app is necessary to use the full functionality. [1]: http://www.irobot.com/For-the-Home/Vacuuming/Roomba.aspx#Comparison-Chart http://www.irobot.com/For-the-Home/Vacuuming/Roomba.aspx#Com...
- tom_mellior 9y ago> the app doesn't actually talk directly to the Roomba, but goes out through iRobot's servers That alone is reason enough not to buy one.