Robot vacuum error codes, decoded

Fix: Hold the robot's start button for 5 seconds to power off, place it back on the base station, then restart the task.

Fix: Power off for 5 seconds via the start button, return to the base station, then restart. Contact DJI Support if it repeats.

Fix: Power off for 5 seconds, return to the base station, then restart the task.

Fix: Clean the sensor with a cotton swab or soft cloth, then place the robot back at the base station and restart.

Fix: Check the dustbin and airway for a clog; if it's clear, power-cycle the robot and try again.

Fix: Update the app and firmware to the latest version; power-cycle the robot; if it persists, delete and rebuild the map.

Fix: Clear any objects inside the base, wipe the reflective stickers clean, then update app/firmware and retry.

Fix: Turn the robot over, remove the tangled debris, place it on open floor, then short-press start to resume.

Fix: Check whether the float moves freely and clear the drain pipe of any blockage.

Fix: Check where the robot stopped for an obstruction, clear it, then resume or restart the task from the app.

Fix: Move the robot to an open, flat area and restart cleaning.

Fix: Remove the main brush and clear anything wrapped around it, then reseat it.

Fix: Turn the robot over and clear debris from around both wheel wells.

Fix: Wipe the cliff sensors on the underside with a dry cloth and move the robot away from ledges.

Fix: Clean around the wheel and drop-sensor area, then restart.

Fix: Empty the bin and clean or replace the filter.

Fix: Gently tap the bumper on all sides to free it and clear any debris underneath.

Fix: Remove the wheel module if possible and clear debris; otherwise contact support.

Fix: Remove and clean the bin, filter and the extractor/brush area.

Fix: Remove the bin, wipe the metal contacts, and reseat it firmly.

Fix: Restart the robot. If it repeats, factory-reset via the app.

Fix: Place it on a flat hard floor and restart.

Fix: Increase lighting if possible and restart the cleaning job.

Fix: Clean the dock's contacts and IR window, make sure nothing blocks the space in front of it.

Fix: Clean the cliff sensors and check the floor in front of the dock for reflective or dark strips.

Fix: Restart the robot; if persistent, contact iRobot support - this is a hardware-level fault.

Fix: Free the robot and restart in a more open area, or set a keep-out zone in the app.

Fix: Reseat the battery if removable; if the fault persists the battery likely needs replacing.

Fix: Check the battery is seated; if not user-replaceable, contact support.

Fix: Try a different outlet for the dock; if it persists, the dock or charging circuit needs service.

Fix: Clean both the robot's and the dock's charging contacts with a dry cloth.

Fix: Usually indicates the battery needs replacement.

Fix: Check for tape, stickers or dust on the turret and clean it; if it can't be cleared, move the robot to a new spot and restart.

Fix: Lightly tap the bumper several times to free debris; if there's no debris, move the robot to a new spot and restart.

Fix: Move it to a new spot on the floor and restart.

Fix: Wipe the cliff sensors clean, or move the robot to a new spot and restart.

Fix: Remove the main brush and bearings to clean them.

Fix: Remove the side brush and clear the screw and debris.

Fix: Clear debris from the wheel wells.

Fix: Move the robot to open floor space.

Fix: Reinsert the dustbin firmly until it clicks.

Fix: Air-dry the filter for at least 24 hours, or clean/replace it.

Fix: Move the robot to a new spot away from the magnetic strip and restart.

Fix: Return it to the dock to recharge.

Fix: Wipe both the robot's charging contacts and the dock's charging pins with a dry cloth.

Fix: Wipe the side-facing wall sensor with a dry cloth.

Fix: Try resetting the system; check for a clog in the airflow path first.

Fix: Confirm the power cable is properly plugged into both the dock and the wall outlet.

Fix: Wipe the sensor near the top of the robot and the dock's IR emitter.

Fix: Check the mop plate for tangled hair or debris.

Fix: Wipe the sensor window on the front/top of the robot.

Fix: Wipe the bumper's contact sensor; if the error repeats after cleaning, check your exact model's manual.

Fix: Wipe the sensors on the base of the robot.

Fix: Remove the main brush and cut away wrapped hair/fiber.

Fix: Remove and clean the side brush.

Fix: Clear debris from the wheel area.

Fix: Return to the dock to recharge fully before the next run.

Fix: Clean both sets of charging contacts and check the dock's power adapter.

Fix: If charging issues persist after cleaning contacts, the battery may need replacement.

Fix: Remove the main brush and clear anything wrapped around it.

Fix: Turn the robot over and clear the wheel wells.

Fix: Clean the underside sensors and keep away from stairs while unsupervised.

Fix: Clean around the bumper and lightly free it.

Fix: Clear the dustbin, filter and the air path to the motor.

Fix: Check for anything covering the turret and wipe it clean.

Fix: Open the Narwal app - it logs the exact same alert as text with step-by-step fix instructions matched to what the voice said.

Fix: Clean around the bumper and free it.

Fix: Clear the wheel wells of hair and debris.

Fix: Remove and clean the side brush.

Fix: Remove the main brush and clear it.

Fix: Move it to open floor space.

Fix: Place back on a flat floor and restart.

Fix: Remove and clean the side brush.

Fix: Clear the bin, filter and airway.

Fix: Remove hair/debris wrapped around the brushroll.

Fix: Clear debris from the wheel area.

Fix: Clean around the bumper and free it.

Fix: Clean the underside cliff sensors.

Fix: Force-close and reopen the app, or reinstall it.

Fix: Check your router and move the dock closer to it if the signal is weak.

Fix: Confirm you're connecting it to a 2.4GHz network with the correct password.

Fix: Restart the pairing process, keeping the phone close to the robot.

Fix: Restart the app's add-device flow from the beginning.

Fix: Check the wheels and brushes for tangled debris.