Quick verdict
The official Home Assistant Roborock integration prefers the device's local API for fast, rate-limit-free commands while still rendering maps and routines. Day-to-day commands are sent to the robot over the local API; only initial auth and map data require the cloud. Just note: Requires a Roborock cloud account for setup; maps/routines fetched via cloud.
Standout: The official Home Assistant Roborock integration prefers the device's local API for fast, rate-limit-free commands while still rendering maps and routines.
Last checked: 2026-06-02