Roborock Vacuum Control
Control Roborock robot vacuums via the roborock CLI.
First-Time Setup
1. Install CLI
pipx install python-roborock
2. Login to Roborock Account
roborock login
Enter your Roborock/Xiaomi Home app email and password.
3. Find Your Device ID
roborock list-devices
Note your device ID (looks like AbCdEf123456789XyZ).
4. Store Device ID (Optional)
Add to your TOOLS.md for easy reference:
## Roborock Vacuum
- **Device ID:** your-device-id-here
- **Model:** Roborock S7 Max Ultra (or your model)
Quick Commands
All commands need --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" โ replace with your actual device ID.
Check Status
roborock status --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Start Cleaning
roborock command --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" start
Stop/Pause
roborock command --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" stop
roborock command --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" pause
Return to Dock
roborock command --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" home
Clean Specific Room
First get room IDs:
roborock rooms --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Then clean specific rooms:
roborock command --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" segment_clean --rooms 16,17
Maintenance Commands
Check Consumables
roborock consumables --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Shows filter, brush, sensor lifespans.
Reset Consumable
roborock reset-consumable filter --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
roborock reset-consumable main_brush --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
roborock reset-consumable side_brush --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Last Clean Record
roborock clean-record --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Clean Summary (All Time)
roborock clean-summary --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Maps & Rooms
Get Maps
roborock maps --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Cache Home Layout
roborock home
Save Map Image
roborock map-image --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" --output /tmp/vacuum-map.png
Room Features
roborock features --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Settings
Volume
roborock volume --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
roborock set-volume 50 --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Do Not Disturb
roborock dnd --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
LED Status
roborock led-status --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Child Lock
roborock child-lock --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Interactive Session
For multiple commands without repeating device ID:
roborock session --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Troubleshooting
Commands fail silently:
- Check login:
roborock login - Use debug mode:
roborock -d status --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" - Ensure vacuum is online and connected to WiFi
"Device not found":
- Run
roborock list-devicesto verify device ID - Make sure you're logged into the correct Roborock account
"Authentication failed":
- Re-run
roborock login - Check you're using the same account as your Xiaomi Home / Roborock app
Common Tasks
"Vacuum the house":
roborock command --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" start
"Vacuum the kitchen":
roborock rooms --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" # find kitchen room ID
roborock command --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" segment_clean --rooms <kitchen_id>
"Is the vacuum done?":
roborock status --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
"Send vacuum home":
roborock command --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID" home
"When did it last clean?":
roborock clean-record --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
"Check brush/filter life":
roborock consumables --device_id "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
Supported Models
Works with most Roborock vacuums including:
- Roborock S series (S4, S5, S6, S7, S8)
- Roborock Q series (Q5, Q7, Q8)
- Roborock E series
- Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum (Roborock-based)
Credits
Uses the python-roborock library.