The iRobot company extended the benefits of cloud-connected cleaning with the launch of the Roomba 890 and Roomba 690 Wi-Fi connected vacuuming robots. The company also announced the immediate availability of an Amazon Alexa skill for U.S. customers of Wi-Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots. “Expanding the benefits of connectivity from our top-of-the-line Roomba 900 Series through our popular Roomba 800 and 600 Series robots gives more of our customers the opportunity to experience the added functionality and control our connected app gives our robots – said Colin Angle, chairman and CEO of iRobot -. This is an important next step in making the benefits of smart home technology available to everyone”. With the iRobot Home App, the Roomba 890 and Roomba 690 Wi-Fi connected vacuuming robots are ready to clean on demand from anywhere. Each model can be scheduled to clean up to seven times a week from the familiar mobile device interface, which is available for Android and iOS devices. The iRobot Home App also provides information about cleaning status, customized tips and direct access to customer support.
