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Verring off topic... Can I run a Roomba whilst preventing it calling home? Is there a setting for that or would I have to configure firewall rules?

• malfist 3y ago
  Not completely. If it's one that does mapping, that's all stored on the cloud. You can prevent some of the telemetry with a pi hole, but be aware that every run will end with a notification of "communication error" when the Roomba tries to report on you
  • worik 3y ago
    Is there a maker of privacy respecting robot vacuum cleaners that you know of?
    • inhumantsar 3y ago
      iRobot still sells all the parts for their old, non-cloud vacuums if you don't mind buying used and doing DIY parts swaps. They're very repair friendly: No special tools required and easy to take apart.
    • _dain_ 3y ago
      Not a maker exactly, but there is an open source hobbyist software project for certain brands of robot vacuum: https://valetudo.cloud https://valetudo.cloud It lets you run them without any cloud connectivity or forced updates.
  • exitb 3y ago
    I run a ~5 year old Roomba, that I just never connected to anything. I control it via the physical buttons and it works just fine. Is that not an option anymore on newer models?