Rowenta Auto‑Docking Failure

Robot vacuum does not return to the charging base at the end of cleaning

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Possible Causes

Charging base placed in poor location, Dirty IR docking sensors, Weak Wi‑Fi or mapping errors, Faulty IR transmitter on dock

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep the area around the dock clear to avoid tripping hazards.

  • 1. Reposition dock: Place the dock against a wall with at least 1.5 m (5 ft) clear in front and no obstacles or furniture blocking the line of sight.
  • 2. Clean IR windows: Wipe the front of the dock and the robot's docking sensor window with a soft cloth.
  • 3. Map recalibration: Delete and recreate the home map if the robot consistently gets lost.
  • 4. Manual docking test: Place the robot a few meters in front of the dock and press Home. If it still fails to dock, the dock's IR transmitter or robot's receiver may be faulty.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Charging Dock Assembly
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