Roborock
Roborock Q7 L5+
- Cloud integration
- Cloud required
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified September 2026
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A step up from our Q5 Pro entry-level pick: the same simple cloud-polling roborock integration and account setup, but with a self-emptying dock and a dual anti-tangle brush for pet hair. At 325 x 325 x 99mm it's a standard-profile disc with no camera-based obstacle avoidance — just LiDAR mapping and app-drawn no-go zones, so it'll barge into cables and pet mess instead of dodging them. The mop pad doesn't auto-lift on carpet either — pull it off before a rug-heavy run. Still no local control — Home Assistant talks to it via your Roborock account, same as every other Roborock, so buy it for the auto-empty dock, not the smarts.
What can Home Assistant control on the Roborock Q7 L5+?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Empty mode | Select | Sets the auto-empty dock's suction profile for each bin-empty cycle — settable from an automation, e.g. to force a quieter mode overnight. |
| Dock error | Sensor | Reports dock-specific faults (bin lid open, bag missing/full, chute blocked) that only exist on auto-empty docks. |
| Cleaning | Binary sensor | Stays on through the full return-to-dock-and-empty sequence rather than flipping off when the robot docks, so it can't be used alone to detect a fully finished clean including the empty cycle. |
| Vacuum state | Sensor | The core vacuum entity's state (docked/returning/cleaning/error) — the reliable signal to gate fully-complete automations on, since it settles after the empty cycle where the cleaning sensor doesn't. |
| Consumable life | Sensor | Maintenance countdown sensors for filter, main brush, and side brush — worth watching more closely than on single-brush models, since the dual anti-tangle brush wears differently. |
The self-emptying dock adds two entities the roborock integration doesn't expose on dock-less models: an empty-mode select that sets the bin-empty suction and duration from HA rather than the Roborock app, and a dock-error sensor that surfaces dock-side faults (stuck lid, missing bag, blocked chute) basic docks can't report at all. There's no discrete emptying state or dust-bag-full binary sensor in the integration, though — the shared cleaning sensor stays on for the whole return-dock-and-empty sequence, the same quirk that keeps it on during a low-battery pause-and-resume, so automations waiting for a clean to finish need to watch the vacuum's docked/idle state rather than that sensor.
Specs
| dock | self-empty, up to 7 weeks |
|---|---|
| mopping | yes, electronic water tank |
| runtime | ~150 min |
| suction | 8000Pa |
| mop lift | no — mop pad doesn't auto-raise on carpet, remove it manually before rug-heavy cleans |
| dimensions | robot 325 x 325 x 99mm, 5.2kg; dock 211 x 178 x 259mm |
| navigation | PreciSense LiDAR |
| obstacle avoidance | LiDAR mapping + app-set no-go zones only, no camera-based AI obstacle detection |
How does the Roborock Q7 L5+ compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roborock Q7 L5+ (this product) | £199.99 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Cloud |
| Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 3 | £349 | Wi-Fi | Yes | HACS |
| Dreame X50 Ultra Complete | £838.98 | Wi-Fi, Matter | Yes | HACS |
| Ecovacs Deebot N20 Plus | £199 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Cloud |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Roborock Q7 L5+ work with Home Assistant locally?
- Partly. The Roborock Q7 L5+ connects to Home Assistant through the manufacturer's cloud integration (roborock), which relies on the Roborock cloud. It works in Home Assistant, but commands go via the internet and stop working during an outage of your connection or the Roborock service.
- Which protocol does the Roborock Q7 L5+ use, and do I need a hub?
- The Roborock Q7 L5+ uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Roborock's own hub is not required when you integrate through the manufacturer's cloud integration (roborock).
- How much does the Roborock Q7 L5+ cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Roborock Q7 L5+ is £199.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.