Does the Roomba j9+ work with Alexa and Google Assistant?

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Yes, the iRobot Roomba j9+ is fully compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice-controlled cleaning.

Voice Command Examples

| Action | Alexa | Google Assistant | |--------|-------|------------------| | Start | "Alexa, ask Roomba to start" | "Hey Google, start the Roomba" | | Stop | "Alexa, tell Roomba to stop" | "Hey Google, stop Roomba" | | Specific room | "Alexa, clean the kitchen" | "Hey Google, vacuum the bedroom" | | Return home | "Alexa, send Roomba home" | "Hey Google, dock the Roomba" |

Note: Room-specific commands require completing initial mapping first.

Setup Instructions

Amazon Alexa:

1. Complete Wi-Fi setup in iRobot Home app
2. Enable the iRobot skill in Alexa app
3. Link your iRobot account
4. Discover devices

Google Assistant:

1. Complete Wi-Fi setup in iRobot Home app
2. In Google Home, add "iRobot" under Works with Google
3. Link your iRobot account

IFTTT Integration

For advanced automation, the j9+ works with IFTTT:

• Start cleaning when you leave home
• Pause when the doorbell rings
• Schedule based on calendar events

Requirements

• Stable Wi-Fi connection
• Robot connected and online
• iRobot account linked to voice assistant
• Rooms named in app (for room-specific commands)

The Bottom Line

Voice control transforms how you interact with the j9+—quick commands to clean specific rooms or send the robot home make daily operation seamless.