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Start a robot vacuum with Siri

Quick answer

"Start the vacuum" and Siri sends a HomeKit-compatible robot vacuum off to clean. Say "pause the vacuum" or "send the vacuum home" to dock it. Support varies by model and what the maker exposes to HomeKit, so some commands may need the vacuum's own app.

Say this

Start the vacuum

How it works

  1. 01Add the vacuum to the Home app if it supports HomeKit
  2. 02Wake Siri and say "start the vacuum"
  3. 03Use "pause" or "send the vacuum home" to control it

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If Siri doesn't get it

Many robot vacuums offer limited HomeKit control. For room-specific cleaning or schedules, use the manufacturer's app or a Shortcut.

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Last updated June 12, 2026