Robot vacuum guides · Setup & Mapping
Setup & Mapping guides.
Step-by-step help unboxing, pairing the app, building your first map, and setting no-go zones for a clean, reliable start.
First-Time Robot Vacuum Setup Checklist
A first-time robot vacuum setup checklist: charge, place the dock, pair the app, run the first map, then set rooms, zones and a schedule, in order.
How to Set Up Robot Vacuum Mapping
How robot vacuum mapping works and how to get a clean first map: dock placement, doors, lighting, uninterrupted runs, fixing rooms and when to re-map.
How to Create No-Go Zones for Your Robot Vacuum
How to set no-go, no-mop and virtual wall zones in a robot vacuum app: where to draw them, sizing, testing, and what to do if your model has no app zones.
Connecting Your Robot Vacuum to Wi-Fi
How to connect a robot vacuum to Wi-Fi: the 2.4GHz requirement, splitting bands, keeping the robot near the router, and what to check if pairing stalls.
Multi-Floor Mapping Explained
How multi-floor mapping works on robot vacuums: saved maps per level, how the robot knows which floor it is on, and what to plan for with docks and carrying.
How to Name and Organize Rooms in the App
How to name, merge and split rooms in a robot vacuum app so room-specific cleaning, schedules and zones work: steps, common map errors and cleaning order.
How to Set Up a Robot Vacuum Cleaning Schedule
Learn how to set up a robot vacuum cleaning schedule by day and time, plus room or zone routines where supported, example schedules and troubleshooting tips.
Where to Place the Charging Dock
Where to place a robot vacuum charging dock: clearance, flooring, walls, Wi-Fi, outlets and what changes for self-empty and washing docks.
Preparing Your Home for a Robot Vacuum’s First Clean
How to prepare a home for a robot vacuum's first clean: cables, rugs, small objects, doors, thresholds and pet items, as a short checklist.
How to Set Up a Self-Empty Base
How to set up a robot vacuum self-empty base: placement, bag installation, power, first empty cycle, what is normal and what to check if it will not empty.