Robot Vacuums Have A Major Privacy Problem You Should Be Aware Of
Clean floors shouldn’t come with unclear rules about your personal data.
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Depending on the model, a robot vacuum cleaner can potentially generate floor maps, record cleaning histories, watch you take a bathroom break or record your private conversations. Top vacuum models with the most features have various ways to process what's happening inside your home; some include microphones and/or remote video viewing to act as little round drones low-riding on 360-degree wheels. The amount of information they collect and where it goes depends on the model and varies between products.
Cloud connectivity introduces another problem. Robot vacuums that let you check their progress while away from home may communicate through the manufacturer's servers. After all, businesses need to know that you own a Samsung fridge, use DoorDash a lot or accidentally left your dirty skivvies on the floor. Generating a floor map or video is a...
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