English English Contents Introduction ______________________________________________________________________________ Product overview _________________________________________________________________________ Before first use____________________________________________________________________________ Preparing for use__________________________________________________________________________ Install the station _______________________________________________________________________ Install the side brush ____________________________________________________________________ Charging the robot _____________________________________________________________________ Download the app, register, and connect to Wi-Fi___________________________________________ Audible signals ___________________________________________________________________________ Set the language of the voice alerts _______________________________________________________ How your robot works_____________________________________________________________________ Create a map___________________________________________________________________________ Tell your robot where not to clean by adding zones _________________________________________...
To get the most out of your robot and access all the advanced functions you can download and install the Philips HomeRun Robot App. You can also find support videos and frequently asked questions in the app or visit home.id.
English Note: A small amount of clean water residue may be present inside the water tank. This is a result of factory quality checks. Rest assured, the device is thoroughly clean and safe for use. Preparing for use Tips for choosing the best location for installing the station: Do not place the station in bright sunlight or under furniture.
English 4 Install the station within the correct dimensions for placement. Note: Keep 0.5 meters of space on the sides of the station and 1.5 meters 0.5m in front of the station. 5 Connect the station to the power supply. 0.5m 6 Make sure that the remaining part of the power cable is well concealed behind the station so that the robot cannot drive over it.
1 Scan the QR code on the left or on the packaging of the robot to download the Philips HomeRun Robot App. Search for 'Philips HomeRun Robot App' in the Apple App Store or one of the Android App Stores.
The light on the front edge of the robot will flash white to indicate that the robot is in Wi-Fi set-up mode. 4 Tap on the join button if it's visible in the app to connect with the 'Philips robot' network.
English Set the language of the voice alerts You can set the language of the voice alerts immediately after you have connected the robot to Wi-Fi. 1 Make sure that the robot is connected to the app. 2 In two places in the app you can find the option to change the language of the voice alert.
English Are small objects, like cables and toys, tidied away? Have you left doors between rooms open? Have you closed doors that lead outside? Note: If the robot gets stuck on an object, it will either stop mapping or go to sleep.
English You can use Virtual walls and No-Go zones to: Protect fragile objects. The robot is only able to detect objects that are at least 2.5 cm in height, length and width. Prevent the robot from getting stuck while cleaning. Note: The robot can get stuck on high pile carpets, carpets with fringes or very light rugs like in the bathroom.
English Set cleaning mode, adjust settings and cleaning order In the app, you can select five different cleaning modes for each room. These are standard modes that can be used in most situations. You can customize your cleaning mode by fine-tuning cleaning preferences and advanced settings. Cleaning modes Mode Description...
English Cleaning order You can set your own cleaning order in the app by tapping on the setting icon in the top right corner and selecting "Cleaning order". Using your robot Preparing for a cleaning session 1 Press the release button and remove the cleaning module from the robot. 2 Remove the mop pad holders.
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English 5 Stick the rotary mop pads to the mop pad holders. 6 Install the mop pad holders onto the cleaning module. 7 Open the cap of the water tank. 8 Fill the water tank with water up to 60°C. 60 °C Note: do not add any detergent or floor cleaner in the water tank, as this may compromise and potentially damage the machine's interior components.
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11 Remove all cables, wires and cords from the floor to prevent the robot from getting entangled in them. 12 Open all internal doors. 13 Start a cleaning session from the app or press the start/stop button on the Philips HomeRun robot.
English Start your first cleaning session via the app Start 1 Open the app. 2 Select the cleaning area: 'Regular', 'Room', or 'Zone'. 3 Press the 'start' icon. Note: If the battery level is too low, cleaning cannot start. Wait until the robot is sufficiently charged before you start a cleaning session.
English Your robot's cleaning pattern The robot cleans the home in a structured way. The robot cleans room by room and always starts by cleaning the edges of the room first before covering the remaining surface. Returning to the station After the robot has completed its cleaning session, the robot will automatically drive back to the station to recharge.
English Main wheels & Front caster Monthly wheel LDS navigation(LiDAR) Monthly sensor Sensors: Monthly Infrared signal sensors Anti-drop sensor (4x) Charging contact points Monthly (robot and station) Placemat Monthly Cleaning the rotary mop pad Note: Do not clean the rotary mop pads with any cleaning detergent. Use tap water only.
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English 4 Rinse the rotary mop pads under the tap with water up to 60°C. 60 °C 5 You can also wash the rotary mop pads in the washing machine. 60 °C Note: Do not wash the mop pad holders in the washing machine. 6 Air dry the rotary mop pads.
English 8 Install the mop pad holders onto the cleaning module. 9 Insert the cleaning module back into the robot. Cleaning the water tank and dust bin Note: Do not clean the water tank and dust bin with any cleaning detergent. Use tap water only.
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English 3 Fill the water tank with water up to 60°C. 60 °C 4 Shake the water tank over the sink. 5 Pour out any remaining water in the water tank. 6 Close the cap of the water tank. 7 Press the release button to open the dust bin.
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English 8 Remove the filter casing from the lid. 9 Pour out the collected dust in the dust bin. 10 Rinse the dust bin under the tap. 11 Air dry the dust bin. 12 Place the filter casing back into the lid.
English 13 Close the lid of the dust bin. 14 Use a clean dry cloth to wipe the outside of the cleaning module. 15 Insert the cleaning module back into the robot. Cleaning the washable filter Note: Do not clean the washable filter with any cleaning detergent. Use tap water only.
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English 2 Press the release button to open the dust bin. 3 Remove the filter casing from the lid. 4 Pull the washable filter out of the casing. 5 Rinse the washable filter under the tap. 6 Air dry the washable filter.
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English 7 Insert the dry washable filter in the casing. 8 Place the filter casing back into the lid. 9 Close the lid of the dust bin. 10 Use a clean dry cloth to wipe the outside of the cleaning module. 11 Insert the cleaning module into the robot.
English Cleaning the main brush 1 Place the robot upside down on a flat and stable surface. 2 Push the release buttons of the brush cover at the same time to lift and remove the brush cover. 3 Pull the main brush out. 4 Use the cleaning tool to cut through the hairs.
English 6 Install the main brush in the correct location. Match the square-shaped peg with the square-shaped hole. 7 Insert the other end of the brush into position. 8 Put the lips of the brush cover in the correct cutouts. Cleaning the side brush 1 Place the robot upside down on a flat and stable surface.
English 3 Use the cleaning tool to remove dust or fluff from the side brush and the robot. 4 Attach the side brush by clicking it into the correct position on the bottom of the robot. Cleaning the main wheels and the front caster wheel 1 Place the robot upside down on a flat and stable surface.
English 1 Unplug the station from the wall socket. 2 Use a soft non-abrasive dry cloth to clean the components. Note: Do not use cleaning detergents. Note: Do not use other ways to clean the components. Replacing the dust bag When the orange LED in the middle of the station flashes, it indicates that the dust bag is full, not present, or not correctly in place.
English 3 Remove the dust bag. 4 Dispose of the used dust bag. 5 Slide the cardboard piece of the new dust bag onto the bag holder. 6 Push the bag holder back to its standing position until you hear a clicking sound.
Pay attention to the voice message on the robot, or go to hello the HomeRun app for more information. Philips HomeRun The light on the station The dust bag needs to be flashes orange. replaced, is not installed, or not properly installed.
Replacement Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/RoboticsAccessoriesAPP or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country . Replacement parts: XV1452 2 pairs of replacement rotary mop pads...
Removing the rechargeable battery To remove the rechargeable battery, follow the instructions below. You can also take the robot to a Philips service center to have the rechargeable battery removed. Contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country for the address of a service center near you.
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, go to the Philips HomeRun Robot App or visit home.id, where can also find support videos and frequently asked questions. You can also contact the...
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The robot doesn't The battery is low. Charge the robot on the station before use. switch on. The ambient Use the robot at a temperature between 8 °C and 35 °C. temperature is too low or too high. The robot is unable The robot is no Put the robot back in pairing mode by holding the return and...
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The email may have Check the 'spam' or 'junk' folders. (The sender e-mail address landed in 'spam' or starts with: HomeRun_noreply@). 'junk' folder. A wrong email Check if you have used the correct email address. address is used.
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The mop pads need Replace the mop pads. Purchase new mop pads via the app to be replaced. or on www.philips.com/RoboticsAccessoriesAPP. Too much water The mop wetness is Set the mop wetness lower in the app. comes out of the set too high.
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The side brush gets Something may have Put brush in hot water for a while and let it dry. deformed. gotten stuck in the Purchase a new side brush via the app or on side brush. www.philips.com/RoboticsAccessoriesAPP.
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The Philips HomeRun VPN may be blocking Disable any VPN service you are using. Robot App is not access to the right available in my country information.
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Once the map has been created, you can create a no-go zone to prevent the robot from entering that area again. The Philips HomeRun Clear the cache and refresh the app. Robot App is not Navigate to the Profile section of the app and select "Clear refreshed.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I do not want to use The Wi-Fi function To deactivate Wi-Fi, reset the appliance and remove the the Wi-Fi function. can be deactivated robot in the app. To turn on Wi-Fi, add the robot in the app on your device.
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