It is very obvious from reading this chain that you are not living in the same country/area. This all is very interesting to me, but please (everyone, not just you) start stating where this system is in use.
We turn on our vacuum robot after we leave because the kids are scared of the sound :0) but they eagerly help press the button on the phone to turn it on
But, but, but… They can just climb in from the passenger side and comfortably scoot over, right? I mean that thing is huge, you might even be able to just walk over.