Alexa Roomba Commands

Are you tired of manually cleaning your home every day? Do you want a smart home that can clean itself? Alexa Roomba commands can help you with that. With so many Alexa Roomba and Braava commands, you can make your home cleaning experience effortless and efficient.

With a Roomba or Braava robot, Alexa voice commands give you control. Start, stop, pause, or resume cleaning with ease. Schedule future cycles, customize preferences, and direct cleaning for rooms, zones, or objects. Experience effortless control and convenience for your smart cleaning devices.

In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the top Alexa Roomba commands for different Roomba devices. From basic commands like “start cleaning” and “stop cleaning” to more advanced commands like “clean around the couch and dining table every day,” we’ve got you covered. With these commands, you can sit back, relax, and let your Roomba or Braava do the cleaning for you.

Basic Alexa Roomba Commands

If you’re new to using Alexa with your Roomba, there are a few basic commands that you should know to get started. These commands will help you get your Roomba up and running, as well as control its basic functions.

Starting and Stopping

To start your Roomba using Alexa, you can use the following commands:

• “Alexa, ask Roomba to start cleaning.”

• “Alexa, tell Roomba to start vacuuming.”

• “Alexa, ask Roomba to clean the house.”

To stop your Roomba, you can use the following commands:

• “Alexa, ask Roomba to stop cleaning.”

• “Alexa, tell Roomba to pause cleaning.”

• “Alexa, ask Roomba to stop vacuuming.”

Scheduling

You can also use Alexa to schedule your Roomba to clean at specific times. To do this, you can use the following commands:

• “Alexa, ask Roomba to schedule a cleaning at [time].”

• “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean every [day/time].”

• “Alexa, ask Roomba to start cleaning at [time] on [day].”

Spot Cleaning

If you have a specific area that needs to be cleaned, you can use Alexa to tell your Roomba to do a spot cleaning. To do this, you can use the following commands:

• “Alexa, ask Roomba to clean the [room/area] for [time].”

• “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean the [room/area] now.”

• “Alexa, ask Roomba to do a spot cleaning in the [room/area].”

Battery Status

You can also use Alexa to check the battery status of your Roomba. To do this, you can use the following commands:

• “Alexa, ask Roomba what the battery level is.”

• “Alexa, tell Roomba to check the battery.”

• “Alexa, ask Roomba how much battery is left.”

These basic commands should help you get started with using Alexa to control your Roomba. As you become more familiar with your Roomba and Alexa, you can explore more advanced commands to get the most out of your devices.

Advanced Alexa Roomba Commands

If you’re looking to take your Roomba experience to the next level, there are plenty of advanced commands that you can use with Alexa. Here are some of the most useful ones:

• Clean specific rooms: If you have multiple rooms in your home, you can use Alexa to tell your Roomba to clean a specific room. For example, you could say “Alexa, ask Roomba to clean the kitchen.”
• Schedule cleaning for specific days: If you have a regular cleaning schedule, you can use Alexa to schedule cleanings for specific days. For example, you could say “Alexa, ask Roomba to clean on Mondays at 10 am.“
• Create custom cleaning routines: If you have specific cleaning needs, you can create custom cleaning routines for your Roomba. For example, you could create a routine that focuses on cleaning high-traffic areas or one that focuses on pet hair.
• Check battery status: If you want to know how much battery life your Roomba has left, you can ask Alexa to check its battery status. For example, you could say “Alexa, ask Roomba how much battery life is left.”
• Pause and resume cleaning: If you need to pause your Roomba’s cleaning cycle for any reason, you can use Alexa to do so. For example, you could say “Alexa, ask Roomba to pause cleaning.” You can then resume cleaning by saying “Alexa, ask Roomba to resume cleaning.”

These are just a few examples of the advanced commands that you can use with Alexa and your Roomba. With a little experimentation, you can find the commands that work best for you and your cleaning needs

Custom Alexa Roomba Commands

One of the best features of Alexa Roomba commands is the ability to create custom commands. This allows you to personalize your Roomba’s cleaning routine and make it more efficient. Here are some examples of custom commands you can create:

• Clean specific rooms: If you have labeled your rooms in the iRobot app, you can create a custom command to clean a specific room. For example, you can say “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean the kitchen” and your Roomba will start cleaning the kitchen.
• Clean specific zones: If you have created zones in the iRobot app, you can create a custom command to clean a specific zone. For example, you can say “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean the living room zone” and your Roomba will start cleaning the living room zone.
• Clean for a specific amount of time: You can create a custom command to clean for a specific amount of time. For example, you can say “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean for 30 minutes” and your Roomba will clean for 30 minutes before returning to its base.
• Pause and resume cleaning: You can create a custom command to pause and resume cleaning. For example, you can say “Alexa, tell Roomba to pause cleaning” and your Roomba will pause cleaning. You can then say “Alexa, tell Roomba to resume cleaning” and your Roomba will resume cleaning.
• Change cleaning preferences: You can create a custom command to change your Roomba’s cleaning preferences. For example, you can say “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean in eco mode” or “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean in performance mode”.

Custom commands can be a great way to make your Roomba’s cleaning routine more efficient and personalized to your needs. Take the time to create custom commands that work best for you and your home.

Table of Top Alexa Roomba Commands

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up a routine for my Roomba with Alexa?

To set up a routine for your Roomba with Alexa, you need to go to the Alexa app and tap on the “Routines” option. From there, you can create a new routine and select the action that will trigger the routine. You can then choose the Roomba device you want to control and the specific command you want to use. For example, you can create a routine that tells your Roomba to start cleaning when you say “Alexa, clean the house.”

Can I use Siri to control my Roomba with voice commands?

Yes, you can use Siri to control your Roomba with voice commands if you have an iPhone or an iPad. You need to make sure that your Roomba is connected to your Wi-Fi network and that you have the iRobot Home app installed on your device. Once you have set up the app, you can use Siri to control your Roomba by saying commands like “Hey Siri, ask Roomba to start cleaning.”

How can I make my Roomba clean specific rooms with voice commands?

To make your Roomba clean specific rooms with voice commands, you need to create a custom map of your home using the iRobot Home app. Once you have created the map, you can label each room and assign a name to it. You can then use Alexa or Siri to tell your Roomba to clean a specific room by saying commands like “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean the kitchen.”

How do I get Alexa to send my Roomba back to the dock?

To get Alexa to send your Roomba back to the dock, you need to say a command like “Alexa, tell Roomba to go home.” This will send your Roomba back to its charging station. You can also use the iRobot Home app to schedule your Roomba to return to the dock at a specific time or to send it back manually.