Robot vacuum cleaner support appeared in the Home application with iOS 18.3 beta

Apple released the iOS 18.3 beta 1 update to developers. This update brings a long-awaited feature. The company announced its robot vacuum cleaner support at the WWDC 2024 event held last June. This feature was originally planned to be added to iOS 18 in September, but was postponed for various reasons. The phrase “Within this year” on Apple’s website was recently updated to “It will come in an update”, signaling the delay. Finally, it was revealed that in the iOS 18.3 beta version, the necessary codes to make the Home application compatible with robot vacuum cleaners were included in the system.

A new step into the smart home ecosystem with iOS 18.3

Apple is taking important steps to improve user experience in smart home technologies. With the robot vacuum cleaner support brought to the home application, cleaning devices also become a part of the Apple ecosystem. Users will be able to easily control their robot vacuum cleaners via the Home application and include them in automations with other smart devices. Especially thanks to Siri integration, cleaning can be started with simple voice commands or cleaning can be directed to specific areas. For example, users will be able to instantly activate their robot vacuum cleaner by saying “Siri, clean the living room.”

The robot vacuum cleaner integration into the home application offers functions such as power control, cleaning mode selection, vacuuming and mopping, as well as the ability to view the charging status. On the other hand, these devices work synchronously with HomeKit features such as “Scene” and “Automation”, allowing cleaning routines to be integrated with other smart devices. For example, users can have a clean environment when they come home from work by running their robot vacuum cleaner at certain hours.

For now, the iOS 18.3 beta version only includes basic control functions for robot vacuum cleaners. However, Apple is expected to offer broader support in this category. The user experience could become much more comprehensive, especially if third-party manufacturers develop robot vacuums that are fully compatible with Apple HomeKit. Although the official release date of iOS 18.3 is not yet clear, it is expected to be available to all users in early 2024.

On the other hand, it is not yet clear whether this new feature seen in the iOS 18.3 beta version will be carried over to the final version. Apple may withdraw or postpone some features from time to time during beta tests. However, the inclusion of robot vacuum cleaner support in the system stands out as an important development in Apple’s smart home strategy. This feature, awaited with great interest by users, has the potential to make the use of smart cleaning devices easier and more efficient.

Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem enables smart home devices to be collected and managed on a single platform. The inclusion of robot vacuum cleaners in this ecosystem is an important step that makes the lives of Apple users easier. With the automation of cleaning processes, users will be able to have a comfortable living space by saving time in their daily lives.

Although it is not clear when the final version of iOS 18.3 will be released, the addition of this feature represents an important step in Apple’s smart home strategy. Robot vacuum cleaners are preparing to offer users a more integrated experience by increasing the functionality between devices in smart homes.

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