Roborock has officially launched the Saros 20 flagship across European markets, and on paper, it’s a beast. But beyond the spec sheet, this launch signals a turning point for how we actually interact with our homes. At a launch price of 1,289 EUR in Germany and neighboring regions, it’s a premium investment, but one that aims to solve the two biggest headaches of robot ownership: connectivity silos and physical obstacles.
Seamless Matter Interoperability
The inclusion of the Matter standard represents a major shift toward broader smart home compatibility for Roborock. Users can easily add the Saros 20 to Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa networks. This Matter support enables essential voice commands and routine automations for starting a cleaning cycle or returning the device to its dock.
The system relies on the universal smart home protocol for these core actions while reserving advanced mapping and restricted zone features for the dedicated Roborock application.
Extreme Suction at 36,000Pa
The Saros 20 features a massive 36,000 Pascals of suction power and supports four primary cleaning modes. Users can select Vacuum Only, Mop Only, a simultaneous Vacuum and Mop setting, and a specialized Deep Carpet Cleaning mode.
The vacuum dynamically adjusts its physical height based on the active mode. It drops the main brush for deeper carpet penetration or lifts the mop assembly to keep soft flooring dry. The robot also features the new AdaptiLift Chassis technology. This structural upgrade alters wheel positioning to climb over tall double thresholds measuring up to 8.8 centimeters.
Automated Docking and Precision Navigation
Navigation relies on the advanced StarSight Autonomous System. This technology uses visual sensors and an RGB camera to identify hundreds of different household obstacles and floor stains. The device ships with a redesigned automated RockDock station that handles all routine maintenance. It automatically empties the internal dustbin and washes the mop pads with water heated to 100 degrees Celsius. The dock then dries the pads with warm air to prevent odors and bacterial growth before the next cleaning run.
