There's much to criticize about the dev, but there's really no way to make it significantly easier. Most robovac companies just don't want you to flash the firmware.

The dev opposes selling the connector PCBs, but people have always ignored that and sold them online. They're not hard to find, but having the PCB is really only the first step.

The old S5 ones are very easy - factory reset, connect to wireless AP, run utility, done.

micro USB cable and a computer required.

https://valetudo.cloud/pages/general/supported-robots/#eurek...

I did this, it's as easy as it is described. Fully functioning robot vacuum free from the cloud.