Xiaomi
Dock Homing or Navigation Behavior Issue
Robot vacuum does not return to the dock automatically at the end of cleaning, even though the dock is powered.
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Possible Causes
Dock placed in poor location, Map data corrupted, IR receiver window dirty, Firmware navigation bug
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Ensure the dock is placed away from stairs and water sources.
- 1. Reposition dock:
- Place the dock against a wall with clear space around it.
- 2. Clean front sensors:
- Wipe the robot's front IR window and the dock's front panel.
- 3. Reset map:
- Delete the existing map in the app and let the robot remap the home.
- 4. Start cleaning from dock:
- Always start cleaning with the robot on the dock so it knows the dock location.
- 5. Firmware update:
- Update the robot firmware via Xiaomi Home to fix potential navigation bugs.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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