Error 19
Xiaomi Docking Alignment or IR Beacon Detection Failure

Robot vacuum reports 'Error 19' / voice prompt 'Error 19: Docking error' and cannot return to the charging dock.

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Possible Causes

Dock IR emitter blocked, Dirty IR receiver on robot front, Dock placed in tight corner, Faulty dock PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep the dock plugged into a safe, dry outlet and do not open the dock while powered.

  • 1. Reposition the dock:
    • Place the dock against a wall with at least 0.5 m clearance on each side and 1.5 m in front.
  • 2. Clean IR windows:
    • Wipe the front of the dock and the front sensor window of the robot with a soft cloth.
  • 3. Test manual docking:
    • Place the robot 1–2 m in front of the dock and press the Home button.
    • Observe if it can see and approach the dock.
  • 4. Check dock power:
    • Ensure the dock LED (if present) is lit, indicating power.
  • 5. If the robot cannot detect the dock at all:
    • The dock IR emitter or robot IR receiver may be faulty; replace the dock or front IR sensor board as needed.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Charging Dock
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