Setting up voice control for your Roborock S8 can significantly enhance your cleaning routine, allowing you to operate your robot vacuum hands-free. Whether you prefer Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.

Preparing Your Devices

Before beginning the setup, ensure your Roborock S8 is connected to your Wi-Fi network and is functioning correctly through the Roborock app. Also, verify that your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant app is installed and updated on your smartphone.

Connecting Roborock S8 to Alexa

Follow these steps to enable voice control via Alexa:

  • Open the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone.
  • Tap the menu icon and select Skills & Games.
  • Search for Roborock in the search bar.
  • Tap on the Roborock Skill and then select Enable.
  • Log in with your Roborock account credentials when prompted.
  • Authorize the connection to link your Roborock S8 with Alexa.
  • Once linked, discover devices by saying, "Alexa, discover my devices," or through the app.

After completing these steps, your Roborock S8 should appear as a device in the Alexa app, ready to be controlled with voice commands.

Controlling Roborock S8 with Alexa

You can now give voice commands such as:

  • “Alexa, ask Roborock to start cleaning.”
  • “Alexa, ask Roborock to stop cleaning.”
  • “Alexa, tell Roborock to return to dock.”

Connecting Roborock S8 to Google Assistant

Follow these steps to enable voice control via Google Assistant:

  • Open the Google Home app on your smartphone.
  • Tap the '+' icon to add a new device.
  • Select Set up device and then choose Works with Google.
  • Search for Roborock in the list of available services.
  • Tap on it and log in with your Roborock account credentials.
  • Authorize the connection to link your Roborock S8 with Google Assistant.
  • After linking, your device will appear in the Google Home app.

Now, you can control your Roborock S8 with commands like:

  • “Hey Google, ask Roborock to start cleaning.”
  • “Hey Google, tell Roborock to stop cleaning.”
  • “Hey Google, ask Roborock to return to dock.”

Troubleshooting Tips

If your device is not responding, ensure that:

  • Your Roborock S8 is online and connected to Wi-Fi.
  • The voice assistant skill or service is enabled and linked correctly.
  • You have given the correct voice commands.
  • Your smartphone and smart devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

For further assistance, consult the Roborock support website or the help sections of Alexa and Google Assistant apps.