Bosch Dock Homing / Navigation Issue

Robot vacuum does not return to the dock at the end of cleaning and stops with low battery on the floor.

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Possible Causes

Dock placed in poor location, IR dock signal blocked, Map data inconsistent, Weak drive motors

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: No special hazards, but keep the area clear.

  • 1. Reposition dock: Place the Bosch charging station against a wall with clear space around it as recommended in the manual.
  • 2. Remove obstacles: Ensure there are no objects directly in front of or beside the dock.
  • 3. Clean dock and robot IR windows: Wipe both with a microfiber cloth.
  • 4. Re‑map area: Delete the map (if used) and allow the robot to create a new one.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Charging Station Assembly
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