Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

Quick verdict

The S8 MaxV Ultra is Roborock's flagship and arguably the best robot vacuum-mop combo available. It handles vacuuming, mopping, emptying, refilling, and mop washing automatically, and it was the first robot vacuum to earn Matter certification — so it adds cleanly to Apple Home, Google, and Alexa. Home Assistant gets local-polling control, while maps and firmware still ride the Roborock cloud. The trade-off is the premium price.

Standout: The first Matter-certified robot vacuum, with an all-in-one auto-empty, auto-refill and auto mop-wash dock, strong 10,000 Pa suction, and AI obstacle avoidance.

Last checked: 2026-05-31

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• best-in-class vacuuming and mopping performance with auto mop washing and drying
• advanced obstacle avoidance with onboard camera and AI recognition
• the first Matter-certified robot vacuum — adds to Apple Home, Google, and Alexa over Matter

Reasons to hesitate

• maps, routines, and firmware still rely on the Roborock cloud
• premium price point puts it among the most expensive robot vacuums
• onboard camera raises privacy concerns for some users

Best for

• users who want the best overall robot vacuum and mop regardless of price
• large homes that need premium navigation and powerful suction

Avoid if

• you prioritize zero cloud dependency (maps and firmware are still cloud)
• you are uncomfortable with a camera-equipped robot roaming your home

Privacy and local-control notes

Requires Roborock cloud for setup, mapping, and firmware updates; Home Assistant control runs over the integration's local-polling API. Camera-equipped model raises additional privacy considerations.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: roborock (local polling; cloud auth + maps required).

Buying reality check

Price notes: Premium flagship pricing. The dock and robot together represent a significant investment, but it replaces both vacuuming and mopping.

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