5d ago

Anyone using a FOSS-friendly robot vacuum?

I'm considering buying a robot vacuum cleaner, but I'm not a fan of the idea that it would scan my apartment and send data to the cloud.

I came across the Valetudo project, and it looks promising. It doesn’t replace the firmware - just replaces the cloud connection with local automation systems instead. Has anyone here used it? Or are you using something else for local control? I'd love to hear your experience 🙂

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There is Valetudo project, that spoofs vacuums external cloud connections to your locally hosted server.
Also AFAIK there are vacuums with only Bluetooth connectivity to configure them from a phone, with no Wi-Fi and cloud bullshit.
- Keep in mind the community is solely managed on Telegram and the founder is a bit hard to bear sometimes. He banned me from all channels over a the tiniest little argument and so I can't interact with and get any support from the community. Made me decide to not flash Valetudo on my Dreame and just keep it offline.
  Good thing is this was the last reason for me to use Telegram at all and so I was able to finally delete my account there for good.
  
  founder is a bit hard to bear sometimes. He banned me from all channels over a the tiniest little argument and so I can't interact with and get any support from the community
  i have seen the harsh takes on the valetudo website but thought it was a joke, what happened to deserve that
  
  Hahah, had the same experience. What a prick that dude.
- Cool, thanks for the share
- Also AFAIK there are vacuums with only Bluetooth connectivity to configure them from a phone, with no Wi-Fi and cloud bullshit.
  Thanks, I will take a look! But I think it's stills requires using a proprietary app for a phone, right? What I liked about Valetudo is they provide their own app.
I draw the line at getting a vacuum with a camera. A lidar scanner and bumper does not bother me much. But you can use Valetudo.
I use Valetudo and it works great, zero complaints. Just get a model that is officially supported.
I put valetudo on my Roborock s8 and blocked its access to the internet at my router. Works perfectly and integrates well with home assistant.
Second Valetudo. I've used it for years now on a Dreame L10 Pro. Thinking about upgrading to something with mopping capabilities but Valetudo support is a requirement for me from now on!

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