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 🙂

  • geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml
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    20 days ago

    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.

  • mgnome@piefed.socialEnglish
    2·
    21 days ago

    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.

  • ctrl_alt_esc@lemmy.ml
    1·
    21 days ago

    I use Valetudo and it works great, zero complaints. Just get a model that is officially supported.

  • cole@lemdro.idEnglish
    1·
    21 days ago

    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!