The first beta for iOS 18.4 adds support for controlling robot vacuums via Apple Home, and a recent model from Switchbot is among the first to embrace it.
The Switchbot S10 is the first robot vacuum to support Apple’s Matter standard. Image source: Switchbot
The Switchbot S10 is the first robot vacuum to support Apple’s Matter standard. Image source: Switchbot
The official release of iOS 18.4 is currently expected to be in April, but testing on the first beta is underway by developers. Currently, the Switchbot S10 Robot Vacuum and Mop is the only one available from Switchbot that supports Matter, but future vacuums are expected to add support.
Bluesky user James Prochnow noted in a post that he has tested the S10, and found that it is already supported on the iPhone’s Home app. The unit is currently available for sale for $1,199.