SAFETY & WARNINGS Before using this product, read and follow all the safety instructions listed below. • Please keep this book of instructions. • Any operation not in compliance with this guide may cause damage to the product or injury to the user.
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OVERVIEW Robot Vacuum Return home Start/Pause Panel DC recharging port Power switch Dustbin Bottom Down view sensor Recharging pole piece Universal wheel Side brush Recharging pole piece Down view sensor Down view sensor Battery box Side brush cover Right wheel Left wheel Suction inlet Dustbin...
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COMPONENTS Charging dock Cleaner Power adapter Dustbin station HEPA Side brush Dustbin Fan motor Filter Dustbin conductive pole Dustbin button Charging Dock IR signal emission window Power adapter jack Negative recharging pole Positive recharging pole...
INSTALLATION Preparing the charging dock Connect the power adapter to the power adapter jack on the charging dock. Locate an electrical outlet on the wall close to the ground and plug in the power adapter. Place the charging dock in a flat position on the ground with the back pushed up against the wall.
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Install App Download the “Kogan SmarterHome” app from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS). Register If you do not have a Kogan SmarterHome™ account, register or sign in with a verification code sent by SMS. To register: Tap to enter registration page.
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Set device in pairing mode When the device is first turned on, it may automatically enter pairing mode (the blue light will be continuously flashing). If not, you can manually set the device in pairing mode by long-pressing the Start/Pause button for 5 seconds to make the light flash rapidly.
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Select “AP Mode” for the set-up type. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the light flashing, and tap “Confirm light is slowly flashing”. Enter your Wi-Fi details. It is important that your SmarterHome™ device and the app are connected to the same Wi-Fi network during setup.
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10. Follow the in-app prompts to continue AP Mode connection, which will pair your mobile phone to the device’s Wi-Fi hotspot to ensure a connection. Note: If the Wi-Fi hotspot does not appear on your phone in the list of available networks, your device may not be set in AP Pairing Mode correctly.
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Having trouble connecting? The prior steps detail the process for “AP Mode” connection. If that does not work for your connection, we suggest trying it again, and if still no success, attempting the following method for Standard (non-AP Mode) connection. Add device through network Once registered, tap “+”...
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Notes: The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network. • • The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks. If neither Standard or AP Mode methods are successful, please contact kogan.com for assistance.
OPERATION Robot operation Long press the Start/Pause button for 2 seconds and the robot will enter standby mode. Press the button again; the robot will start to clean and the blue light will remain bright. Long press the Start/Pause button for 5 seconds, the robot will turn OFF (Figure 1).
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Charging dock Before using the dock station, please make sure it is connected to the power supply and adapter. Place the charging dock in a position flat on the ground with the back pushed up against the wall. There should be no other object with strong reflections like mirror or obstructions two metres in front of and one metre to the left, right and above the charging dock.
CLEANING & CARE Removal and cleaning of the dustbin Press the dustbin button on the panel and take out the dustbin. Open the upper cover of the dustbin and pour out the dirt and other debris. Removal and cleaning of the side brush Gently pick up the robot and lay it with down its wheels facing up.
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Removal and cleaning of the mop Tear off the mop to clean. After cleaning the mop pad, simply re-attach it to the underside of the robot on the two Velcro strips.
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13. From the home page of the Google Home app, select the “+” icon to access the ‘Add and manage’ page. 14. Select ‘Set up device’, then under the Works with Google banner, select ‘Have something already set up?’ 15. Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the Kogan SmarterHome™ service.
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16. Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Google permission to access the SmarterHome™ app and your devices. 17. From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account using either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used to register your account.
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19. Tap on any of the devices to view a list of available commands. Note: Please note that Google Home can only control the base/core functions of any compatible SmarterHome™ devices. To make full use of this product’s smart functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.
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AMAZON ALEXA CONTROL Note: You will need to have set up an Alexa account prior to linking your Kogan SmarterHome™ device. Adding “SmarterHome” to the Alexa app From the home page of the Alexa app, select the “ ” icon in the top-right and select Skills &...
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Tap ‘Enable to Use’ to add the Kogan SmarterHome™ skill to Alexa. From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account using either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used to register your account.
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SmarterHome™ account. When your devices have successfully connected to the Alexa app, you will be able to control your Kogan SmarterHome™ devices via Alexa’s voice commands. Note: Please note that Alexa can only control the base/core functions of any compatible SmarterHome™...
SPECIFICATIONS Robot Vacuum Rated voltage DC 14V Rated power Operating temperature range -10°C-45°C Input voltage/current 14V/0.5A Infrared remote control 38KHz Dimension Φ 310 x 68mm Weight Battery Lithium-ion 2600mAh Dustbin capacity 650ml Charging Dock Dimension L x W x H: 194 x 15 x 105mm Input voltage/current 14V/0.5A Operating temperature range...
TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Cause Indicator light Troubleshooting Sound Drive wheel 1 sound The red indicator Check the wheel. If obstructed, 3 times light is ON. remove the obstacle. failure Check if the side brush is Side brush 2 sound The red indicator obstructed and clean the side 3 times failure...
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Need more information? We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up. For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any additional assistance you may require, head online to help.kogan.com...
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