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homebridge-plugins / homebridge-deebot

Homebridge plugin to integrate ECOVACS Deebot devices into HomeKit.
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Add iOS 18 Vacuum Cleaner Device Support #201

Open rstl3ss opened 2 months ago

rstl3ss commented 2 months ago

I would like to request the addition of support for the HomeKit vacuum cleaner device in iOS 18. This update would replace the current implementation of switches with the HomeKit-native vacuum cleaner service, allowing for more streamlined control via HomeKit.

Currently, the plugin uses standard switches to control vacuum functions such as cleaning and charging. While functional, these switches don't take full advantage of the HomeKit vacuum cleaner device type introduced in iOS 18, which provides a more native and user-friendly experience for vacuum control in HomeKit.

This feature request is not specific to a particular ECOVACS device but aims to improve the overall integration of vacuum devices by using the HomeKit vacuum cleaner device type when configured.

Soldiiier commented 7 hours ago

+1 I would like this, however I think the vacuum support is via matter, so it would require a different integration method than homebridge (being a native HomeKit integration). not sure if this is possible via external devices