# KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate review

Desk robot that turns your iPhone into an AI companion and charger

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $299 (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: iPhone users who want an AI desk assistant
- Skip if: you use Android or want a roaming pet
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/keyi-loona-deskmate/

## Verdict

Loona Deskmate is less a pet and more a moving desk assistant that also works as a big USB charger. It suits iPhone owners who want a friendly face on their desk that can handle email and calendar chores. Skip it if you use Android or want a robot that moves around the home.

## Pros

- Doubles as a 165W GaN charging hub
- No subscription needed for basic use
- Uses the iPhone you already own for camera and computing
- 1 year warranty and 30 day trial

## Cons

- iPhone 12 or later only, no Android
- Advanced AI tasks cost credits
- Size, weight and plan prices not published
- No independent hands on reviews found yet

## Specs

- type: Desk companion: a motorized base that holds an iPhone, which shows the eyes and does the computing
- interaction: Voice, face and attention tracking through the docked iPhone; screen awareness of a nearby Mac or Windows PC
- ai features: Real time voice chat, email replies, calendar and Zoom tasks, and 50 plus service integrations (Gmail, Slack and more); basic use is free, advanced tasks use credits (CNX Software)
- camera: No camera of its own listed; it uses the docked iPhone's cameras
- mobility: Stationary base with a 3 DoF head (yaw, pitch, roll) driven by brushless servo motors
- phone required: iPhone 12 or later with MagSafe, iOS 16 or later; Android not supported
- charging hub: 165W GaN power delivery, 15W Qi2 wireless charging for the iPhone, three USB C and one USB A port; 180W GaN charger in the box
- battery runtime: Not published
- size weight: Not published
- subscription: None required; KEYi links to optional plans for more output, prices not shown on the product page

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 1 year

## Questions buyers ask

### Does Loona Deskmate work with Android phones?

No. KEYi says it supports only iPhone 12 and later with MagSafe.

### Is there a subscription?

Basic features work with no subscription. Advanced tasks use credits, and KEYi links to optional plans without listing prices on the product page.

### Does it have its own camera?

No camera is listed for the base. It uses the docked iPhone's cameras and microphones.

## Sources

1. [KEYi Tech: Loona Deskmate product page](https://keyirobot.com/products/deskmate)
2. [KEYi Tech: Loona Deskmate overview](https://keyirobot.com/es-es/blogs/news/loona-deskmate-an-iphone-powered-ai-desk-robot)
3. [CNX Software: Loona Deskmate crowdfunding preview](https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/04/20/loona-deskmate-an-iphone-powered-ai-desk-companion-that-doubles-as-a-165w-gan-charging-station/?amp=1)
4. [Notebookcheck: Loona DeskMate turns iPhone into AI robot](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Loona-DeskMate-turns-iPhone-into-practical-AI-robot.1199190.0.html)