Do you have a question about the Bob Pro and is the answer not in the manual?
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Barb
April 18, 2025
It's talks about pausing the cleaner. There is no "pause" option. Do you mean to hit the Go button on the machine while it's cleaning or also "stop" in the app?
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Mr. Anderson
May 10, 2025
Yes, the bObsweep Bob Pro has a pause option. It can be paused during cleaning by pressing the cover button on Bob or the play/pause button on his remote.
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Bob Pro OW N E R’ S MA N UA L Model SJP110020 Manual Version 2019.1...
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To see Bob at his best, please read the Quick Start Guide and this manual thoroughly. Welcome to the bObsweep family and Happy Sweeping! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our helpful support team at support@bobsweep.com or 1-888-549-8847.
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— may also occur. If Bob, his remote control, charging station, or blOck Plus™ has been damaged in any way, do not operate them. Contact our customer care center at support@bobsweep.com.
Such modifications or change could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Even after Bob’s 1-year warranty is over, replacement parts and visits to the bObsweep hospital are subsidized between 25% – 50% for 5 years from the date he was first purchased.
Table of Contents Getting Started Charging Remote Control 6. Box Contents 18. Charging Station 24. Remote Buttons 8. Bob’s Anatomy 20. Charging Bob 26. Syncing the Remote 10. Get to Know Bob 28. Navigating Bob 12. Get Bob Started Cleaning Parts and Troubleshooting End User License...
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Getting Started Let’s start at the very beginning. We’ll walk you through the basics and help you get Bob started for the very first time. Box Contents Bob’s Anatomy Get to Know Bob Get Bob Started...
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Bob comes with the following items. You can purchase replacement parts and accessories at www.bobsweep.com/shop. Charging Station Side Brush Screws (2) Charging Adapter Phillips Head Screwdriver Remote Control Spare Side Brushes (2) Spare Filters Owner’s Manual, Quick Start Guide, and Warranty Card Cleaning Tool Bob Pro...
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Getting Started Quick Start Bob’s Anatomy Bob’s Anatomy Top View Bottom View Bumper Edge Sensors Charging Plates Front Wheel Cover Button Side Brushes Battery Left Wheel Right Wheel Main Brush Cover Dustbin...
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Getting Started Quick Start Get to Know Bob Who is Bob? How does Bob find his way around? Bob is an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner, at your service! He can vacuum and sweep all the same time — and at the end of his cleaning session, he automatically returns to his station for a power nap. Bob doesn’t store any data about your home;...
Getting Started Quick Start Get Bob Started: Bob will be ready to clean in just 2 easy steps. Step 1: Charge Bob Parts You’ll Need: Allow Bob to fully charge before using him for the first time. Power Adapter Charging Station Bob will chirp once and slowly blink his cover button to let you know that he is...
Getting Started Quick Start Get Bob Started: Bob will be ready to clean in just 2 easy steps. Step 2: Click and Go! Once Bob is fully charged, he is ready to clean! Bob works on the 2-Click System! 1 click to clean, and 2 clicks to charge. It’s as easy as 1-2-Sweep.
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Charging Bob automatically returns to his charging station when low on battery. To maximize Bob’s chance of finding his station, it’s best to place it in an easily accessible location with plenty of space around it. Charging Station Charging Bob...
Charging Quick Start Charging Station Charging Station Parts You’ll Need: Bob will automatically return to his charging station when low on battery. To maximize Bob’s chance Power Adapter Charging Station of finding his station, place it in an easily accessible location with plenty of space around it. 2 feet (0.6 m) 2 feet (0.6 m) Position the charging station against a...
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Charging Quick Start Charging Bob Charging Bob Bob will automatically return to his charging station when low on battery. You can send Bob to charge at any time by double clicking his cover button or pressing the button on his remote. Charging Bob on the Sending Bob to Conserving Bob’s...
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Remote Control You can set Bob’s cleaning schedule, select his cleaning modes, and control his movements all from his remote control. Remote Buttons Syncing the Remote Navigating Bob...
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Remote Control Quick Start Remote Buttons Remote Buttons Bob’s FullCommand™ remote requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote on a regular basis. Keep the remote at room temperature. When Bob is on, he chirps every time he receives a command from his remote control.
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Remote Control Quick Start Syncing the Remote Syncing the Remote Parts You’ll Need: If Bob is not responding to his remote, he may need to be synced to it. You will only need to do this Remote Control AAA Batteries x2 once.
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Remote Control Quick Start Syncing the Remote Navigating Bob Hold down the navigational buttons to control Bob’s movements. Hold down a navigational button on the Press the button to return Bob to his remote to keep Bob moving in the desired default Robot mode.
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Cleaning Schedule Bob can be programmed to clean every day at the time of your choice through his remote control. Setting the Current Time Setting the Cleaning Schedule...
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Cleaning Schedule Quick Start Setting the Current Time Setting the Current Time Parts You’ll Need: Bob can be programmed to clean every day at the time of your choice through his remote control. Remote Control AAA Batteries x2 To set Bob’s cleaning schedule, you must first set the current time on his remote. Make sure the (not included) remote is synced and has a working pair of batteries before proceeding.
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Cleaning Schedule Quick Start Setting the Cleaning Schedule Setting the Cleaning Schedule Parts You’ll Need: After setting the time on Bob’s remote, you may set his cleaning schedule. Remote Control AAA Batteries x2 (not included) Use the the buttons to move Press the button on the remote.
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Parts and Maintenance To maximize Bob’s efficiency, it is best to clean his dustbin, filters, brushes, sensors, and wheels about once a week. Bob’s battery should last several years and comes with a 2-year warranty. Dustbin Filters Main Brush Side Brush Battery Sensors Wheels...
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Parts and Maintenance Quick Start Dustbin Dustbin Parts You’ll Need: To maximize Bob’s efficiency, it is best to empty his dustbin about once a week, or about once every Cleaning Tool 6 cleaning cycles. Emptying Bob’s Dustbin Quick Tips: Push down the tab on Bob’s back and Lift the tab to open the dustbin.
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Parts and Maintenance Quick Start Dustbin Dustbin Bob’s dustbin can be washed once you remove his filters. Washing Bob’s Dustbin Quick Tips: Push down the tab on Bob’s back and Lift the tab to open the dustbin. Lift the Do not force the dustbin past its slide the dustbin out.
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Parts and Maintenance Quick Start Filters Filters Parts You’ll Need: To maximize Bob’s efficiency, it is best to clean his filters about once a week and replace them about Cleaning Tool once every 6 months. Three filters are located inside the dustbin. These filters capture fine particles and prevent them from escaping the dustbin.
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Parts and Maintenance Quick Start Main Brush Main Brush Parts You’ll Need: To maximize Bob’s efficiency, it is best to clean his main brush about once a week. Cleaning Tool Cleaning Bob’s Main Brush Quick Tips: Use Bob’s cleaning tool to clean the main Push in the tabs on the main brush brush and the notches inside Bob where frame and lift.
Parts and Maintenance Quick Start Side Brush Side Brush Parts You’ll Need: To maximize Bob’s efficiency, it is best to clean his side brush about once a week. Screwdriver Cleaning Tool Cleaning Bob’s Side Brush Quick Tips: You may use scissors to cut Remove the screw on the side brush.
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Parts and Maintenance Quick Start Battery Battery Bob’s battery has a 2-year warranty. Replacement batteries can be purchased at bobsweep.com/shop. Replacing Bob’s Battery Pinch the orange tabs on the battery inward Unplug the old battery by pulling at the and lift the battery out.
Parts and Maintenance Quick Start Sensors Sensors Parts You’ll Need: To maximize Bob’s efficiency, it is best to clean his sensors about once a week. Bob’s wall sensors are Cloth located along his bumper; his edge sensors are located along the front of his underside. (not included) Cleaning Bob’s Sensors Wipe the wall and edge sensors using a soft cloth slightly dampened with cold water or alcohol.
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Parts and Maintenance Quick Start Wheels Wheels Parts You’ll Need: To maximize Bob’s efficiency, it is best to clean his wheels about once a week. Compressed Air Cleaning Tool (not included) Cleaning Bob’s Wheels Clean the left or right wheels using compressed air or the cleaning tool.
If Bob’s problems persist, please contact our customer care center at 1-888-549-8847 or support@bobsweep.com. Our hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Troubleshooting When Bob encounters an issue, he communicates it through a series of red light flashes.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Left Wheel Red Light Flashes: Left Wheel Parts You’ll Need: Compressed Air Cleaning Tool If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 2 times between beeps, then his left wheel may (not included) be congested. What to do: Clean the left wheel using compressed air or the cleaning tool.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Right Wheel Red Light Flashes: Right Wheel Parts You’ll Need: Compressed Air Cleaning Tool If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 3 times between beeps, then his right wheel may (not included) be congested. What to do: Clean the right wheel using compressed air or the cleaning tool.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Wheel Sensors Red Light Flashes: Wheel Sensors If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 4 times between beeps, then his wheel sensors may be off the floor What to do: Make sure Bob’s wheels are not suspended in the air and can reach the floor evenly.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Front Wheel Red Light Flashes: Front Wheel Parts You’ll Need: Cleaning Tool If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 5 times between beeps, then his front wheel may be congested. What to do: Grip the wheel assembly with your hand and pull up.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Edge Sensors Red Light Flashes: Edge Sensors Parts You’ll Need: Cloth If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 6 times between beeps, then his edge sensors (not included) may be dirty. What to do: Wipe the edge sensors using a soft cloth slightly dampened with cold water or alcohol.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Low Battery Red Light Flashes: Low Battery Parts You’ll Need: Power Adapter Charging If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 7 times between beeps, then his battery power is below 2%. What to do: Place Bob on his charging station with the metal plates on his underside sitting on top of the nodes on his station.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Touch Sensors Red Light Flashes: Touch Sensors Parts You’ll Need: Compressed Air If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 8 times between beeps, then his bumper may (not included) be congested. What to do: Clean the inside of the bumper using compressed air.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Main Brush Red Light Flashes: Main Brush Parts You’ll Need: Cleaning Tool If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 9 times between beeps, then his main brush may be congested. What to do: Push in the tabs on the main brush frame and lift.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Side Brush Red Light Flashes: Side Brush Parts You’ll Need: Screwdriver Cleaning Tool If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 10 times between beeps, then his main brush may be congested. What to do: Remove the screw on each side brush.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Wall Sensors Red Light Flashes: Wall Sensors Parts You’ll Need: Compressed Air Cloth If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 11 times between beeps, then his wall sensors (not included) (not included) may be dirty. What to do: Wipe the wall sensors using a soft cloth slightly dampened with cold water or alcohol.
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Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Vacuum Motor Red Light Flashes: Vacuum Motor Parts You’ll Need: Compressed Air If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 12 times between beeps, then his vacuum (not included) motor is having an issue. What to do: Remove Bob’s dustbin and clean the inside of Bob with compressed air.
Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting: Power System Red Light Flashes: Power System Parts You’ll Need: Power Adapter Charging If Bob stops working and flashes a red light 14 times between beeps, then his power system is having an issue. What to do: Remove Bob’s battery by pinching the tabs on the battery and pulling up.
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Do you have a question about the Bob Pro and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
It's talks about pausing the cleaner. There is no "pause" option. Do you mean to hit the Go button on the machine while it's cleaning or also "stop" in the app?
Yes, the bObsweep Bob Pro has a pause option. It can be paused during cleaning by pressing the cover button on Bob or the play/pause button on his remote.
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