88%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Shark is one of the best-selling vacuum brands in the US, and its robot vacuums are a cheaper alternative to iRobot and Roborock. Its owner, SharkNinja, has been a separate public company since 2023.
CompanySharkNinja, listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2023
Works withAlexa and Google Assistant
Needs the cloud?Partly. Maps, schedules and app control go through Shark’s cloud, but the robot can still clean from its button
Subscription for basics?No
How long devices get supportWe have not found a Shark robot that was switched off. SharkNinja does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 88%
- Starting point90%A large, established company.
- Track record0No history of shutting down Shark robots.
- Works without the cloud−2Maps, schedules and app control need Shark’s cloud.
- Our estimate88%
The good news: SharkNinja is a big, profitable company, and robot vacuums are a growing part of its business, with new models every year. Even without the app, a Shark robot can still clean from the button on top.
The bad news: Everything smart, from room maps to schedules, runs through Shark’s app and cloud, and there is no Matter support or local control to fall back on.
If you own Shark
- Keep the app updated, since new features and fixes come through it.
- Remember the robot still works from its button if the app ever has problems.