Rowenta Navigation / Coverage Inefficiency

Robot vacuum leaves dirty patches and seems to miss large areas of the room

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Possible Causes

Dirty sensors (cliff, bumper, wall sensors), Obstructed laser or camera (on mapping models), Outdated firmware, Poor placement of charging dock

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn the robot OFF while cleaning sensors.

  • 1. Clean all sensors: Wipe cliff sensors, front bumper IR sensors, wall‑following sensors, and any top camera or laser window with a soft, dry cloth.
  • 2. Reposition dock: Place the dock in an open area with clear space around it to improve starting navigation.
  • 3. Remove clutter: Pick up cables, small rugs, and obstacles that may confuse the robot.
  • 4. Firmware update: Use the Rowenta app to check for and install navigation‑related firmware updates.
  • 5. Map reset: Delete old maps in the app and let the robot create a new map of your home.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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