What Controls Are Available to Tapo Vacuums via Matter?

Recently, the Tapo RV30 Max Series was updated to support Matter!

 

This is the very first of our vacuum models updated to support Matter, and our team appreciates and feedback or experience you have with the future as we prepare for the next series of Matter releases and updates.

 

Just as you are, our team is exploring what is possible with the feature, and we would be more than happy to talk to our development and product teams for more information and details on what can be expected in the future.

 

 

What is the Process for Matter Configuration?

 

• If the Device Ships with Matter Compatibility and Scannable QR Code
  • A vacuum may be set up in the Tapo App first, or Directly Added to a third-party app.
    (Note: When added to a third-party app without the Tapo App, the vacuum will clean algorithmically, not according to a floor plan)

 

• Devices Received Matter Compatibility via Firmware Update (Current Majority)
  • Vacuums must first be set up normally through the Tapo App.
  • Device Settings > Matter Setup Code
  • Start and Complete Matter Configuration in Third-Party App

 

 

What Controls are Available to Third-Party Platforms?

Every platform provides a different set of controls for robot vacuums; however, the core features relate to:

• The vacuum's docking state (Docked, Headed Home)
• Starting Whole Home Cleaning
• Adjusting the Cleaning Mode (Power) of the Vacuum

 

 

(Example) Matter Controls for RV30Max in Home Assistant

Actions Services:

• Change Clean Mode To: first Option, Next Option, Previous, or Last Option
• Change Clean Mode to ___'x'___ (See Cleaning Options Below
• Start Cleaning (Start whole Home Cleaning)
• Stop Cleaning (Return to Dock)
• Locate Robot Vacuum

 

Automation Conditions: RV is Cleaning, RV is Docked

 

Vacuum States: Cleaning, Docked, Error, Idle, Paused, Returning to Dock, Unavailable, Unknown

 

Cleaning Options:

• Quiet Vacuum: Quiet Vacuum and Mop
• Standard Vacuum: Standard Vacuum and Mop
• Turbo Vacuum: Turbo Vacuum and Mop
• Max: Max Vacuum and Mop

 

 

What Automations Do You Have Planned for Your Home?

Use Another Smart Platform's Combined Home/Way Modes and Geofencing to Start Cleaning

Stop or Prevent Cleaning Based on Open or Closed Doors, or Anything in Your Home

Change the Power Level of the Vacuum from Anywhere – Even with Your Voice