90%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Roborock is one of the biggest robot vacuum makers in the world and the brand many reviewers now recommend over Roomba. It is financially strong, which matters a lot in this category right now.
CompanyRoborock (based in Beijing, listed in Shanghai since 2020)
Founded2014
Needs the cloud?For maps, schedules and app control
Works withAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts, and Apple Home and other Matter apps on recent models
Subscription for basics?No
FallbackRobots still clean with the buttons on top
How long devices get supportWe have not found a Roborock robot that was switched off. Roborock does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 90%
- Starting point90%A large, profitable, publicly listed robot vacuum maker.
- Track record0No shutdowns so far.
- Works without the cloud0Recent models work locally through Matter. Older ones need Roborock’s cloud for maps and app control.
- Our estimate90%
The good news: Roborock is large, profitable and growing, the opposite of iRobot’s situation. It has not switched off any of its robots so far.
The bad news: Like almost every robot vacuum, the smart part (maps, room cleaning, schedules) runs through Roborock’s app and cloud. Without it, you are left with a vacuum you start by pressing a button.
If you own Roborock
- Keep the robot’s firmware updated through the app.
- Learn which button starts a full clean, so you have a fallback if the app ever stops working.