I’ve literally always wanted a robo cleaner but I’m really not a fan of Appliances that send reports back to some creepy corpo. Does anyone have suggestions on where to start looking? All I’m finding is smart tech versions.
Faster, cheaper, OpenSource tech, 100% private
Not very repairable. 3/10
It’s modular
Love that option, but I don’t have time and the kid willfully chooses to do it wrong. Plus I’ve just always thought they were cool.
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Valetudo is your best bet.
This is a case for Valetudo for sure
Nothing says you have to download an app or connect it to WiFi. I’m on my second one and it works fine without it.
Recently I’ve seen a few articles about someone isolating their vacuum and the company bricking it in response. I’d rather skip the fight than try to dodge the punch.
One that supports valetudo. Get the benefits and no spying.
There was a Foss diy vacbot posted somewhere not too long ago if that is up your alley.
If I can’t find one premade I’m not against doing it myself.
The eufy 11S MAX is a simple “bump and turn” robovac that doesn’t connect to the internet at all. I have one and it works well.
Honestly, if I don’t figure out a fancy one I may just get two of these.
https://maticrobots.com/ I have 2. Pricey, but do a good job and my data stays my own.
That’s definitely outside my current budget, but I do want one. All the QuikTrips in my area have knee high industrial versions of this that clean the floora constantly.
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