Trifo Dock Homing / Return-to-Base Failure

Robot vacuum does not return to the dock at the end of cleaning and stops in random locations

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Possible Causes

Dock IR beacon blocked, Dock placed in tight corner, Weak Wi‑Fi or mapping errors, Dirty front sensors

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: No disassembly is required.

  • 1. Reposition dock: Place the dock against a wall with at least 0.5 m (1.5 ft) of clear space on each side and 1.5 m (5 ft) in front.
  • 2. Clean front sensors: Wipe the robot's front IR sensors and camera (if equipped) with a microfiber cloth.
  • 3. Avoid obstacles near dock: Remove objects like shoes, bins, or cables from around the dock area.
  • 4. Reset map (if persistent): If the robot consistently fails to find the dock, delete and rebuild the map in the app.

Warning: Do not place the dock near stairs or on thick carpets that can tilt it; this can interfere with docking alignment.

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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Charging Dock
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