Neato
Dock homing/navigation inefficiency
Neato robot frequently fails to return to the dock and stops with a dead battery somewhere in the house.
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Possible Causes
Dock placed in complex or obstructed area, Weak Wi-Fi or map issues (for mapping models), Reflective surfaces confusing sensors, Battery capacity borderline
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: No internal work required.
- Relocate dock: Place the dock in a central, open area with clear approach paths.
- Remap home: Delete old maps (if supported) and create a new map with the dock in its new location.
- Reduce obstacles: Temporarily remove clutter and obstacles that may block the robot's path back to the dock.
- Check battery: If the robot still runs out of power before docking, consider replacing the battery pack.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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