Roborock robot vacuum with camera navigation (e.g., S6 MaxV, S7 MaxV, S8 Pro) reports “Error 26” / “Camera error.”

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Camera lens dirty or covered, Strong direct light saturating camera, Camera cable loose, Camera hardware failure

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Power off the robot before cleaning the camera lens.

Step-by-step:

Clean camera lens: Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to gently wipe the front camera lens. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Avoid harsh lighting: Test the robot in normal indoor lighting, away from direct sunlight or very dark rooms.
Power cycle: Restart the robot and start a cleaning run to see if the error clears.

If the error remains: The camera module or its connection to the main board may be faulty. Replacement of the camera module is typically required.

Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Front Camera Module

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