Official Matter Support Plan for Tapo Robot Vacuum - Q&As
Official Matter Support Plan for Tapo Robot Vacuum - Q&As
1. Which models of Tapo Robot Vacuum are planned to support the Matter protocol?
The following models are planned to support the Matter protocol. To confirm the support details, refer to the device's firmware release notes.
- Tapo RV20 Max
- Tapo RV20 Max Plus
- Tapo RV30 Max
- Tapo RV30 Max Plus
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2. Which third-party Matter Hub/Controller supports Tapo Robot Vacuum?
| Third-Party Service | Support Status |
|---|---|
| Alexa | Yes |
| SmartThings | Yes |
| Apple Home | No |
| Google Home | No |
Note
(1) Apple Home plans to add support for device type 'robot vacuum' through Matter in iOS 18.4, which is currently in beta release. Visit Apple's official website to learn about the release date and plans.
(2) Google Home has no plan to support device type 'robot vacuum' through Matter so far. Visit Google's official website to follow the latest updates.
3. How to add the Tapo robot vacuum to the third-party Matter Hub/Controller
a. Setup Tapo robot vacuum in the Tapo app and make sure device's firmware and Tapo app are updated.
b. Generate a Matter code in the Tapo app: navigate to the Vacuums tab, click Smart
c. Open the third-party platform app, and initiate a new device setup process for the Matter device. Scan the QR code or enter the digital code of your Tapo robot vacuum, and continue the setup process.
Check here for more details. How to set up Matter device with Alexa, Google, Apple or SmartThings
4. What voice command can I use to control the Tapo robot vacuum after adding device to the third-party platform?
As for now, only the Alexa voice control commands are available. SmartThings voice assistant does not support device type 'robot vacuum'.
| Function | Voice Command |
|---|---|
| Mapping | Alexa, <robot vacuum name> mapping |
| Start Cleaning |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> cleaning |
| Pause Cleaning |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> standby |
| Recharge/Go Home |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> go home |
| Quiet Vacuum (dust only) |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> quiet vacuum |
| Standard Vacuum (dust only) |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> standard vacuum |
| Turbo Vacuum (dust only) |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> turbo vacuum |
| Max Vacuum (dust only) |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> max vacuum |
| Quiet Vacuum and Mop* |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> quiet vacuum and mop |
| Standard Vacuum and Mop* |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> standard vacuum and mop |
| Turbo Vacuum and Mop* |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> turbo vacuum and mop |
| Max Vacuum and Mop* |
Alexa, <robot vacuum name> max vacuum and mop |
*Water level will be set to Moderate by default.
For updated information, redirect to the FAQ on the TP-Link official website: Matter QAs for Tapo Robot Vacuum
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@Wayne-TP Based on a few more ways I've tried (other than the methods I previously mentioned), it seems the robot is capable of working only with SmartThings. Even with HomeKit alone. I was able to use it only with ST/HomeKit alone (Tapo unlinked) until rebooting the robot. Although the features are limited with 3P platforms, it was still enough to run cleaning. Not sure why the cloud becomes mandatory when it has Matter compatibility and capability to work independently. Using the app should be just a recommendation, and customers should be provided with options to opt out of it instead of getting blocked. I also see there is active Matter RV improvements going on ST side, I really hope it gets escalated, and the robot gets some updates soon regarding this.
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@RV30user
I agree. Matter was created to be used locally, so it shouldn't be in the cloud. That's why my RV30 Max Plus has been offline sometimes.
When will the rooms be exported? HomeKit supports it, but I don't know about SmartThings.
I currently have all the Matter platforms for testing, but I'm more focused on SmartThings, so it would be great to have the rooms on it.
Cheers
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