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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