Use your phone’s location to trigger the vacuum.

Yes, you can set this up in about 2 minutes with an Alexa routine that checks if you’ve left home.

Open the Alexa app, go to Routines, and create a new one. For the trigger, choose “When I leave home” (it uses your phone’s location). Then add the action: “Smart Home” → your vacuum → “Start Cleaning.”

That’s it. No extra sensors or hubs.

The catch: you need location permissions enabled on your phone for the Alexa app, and it works best if you’re the only person whose departure matters. If you live with others, you can add a condition — like “and if no one is home” (Alexa can check other household members’ locations too). Or just rely on the fact that the vacuum won’t run if someone’s phone is still home.

It’s reliable enough for daily use. Just don’t forget to empty the bin.