Kogan SMARTERHOME G20 User manual

KOGAN SMARTERHOME™
G20 SMART ROBOT VACUUM
WITH MOPPING FUNCTION
KAVACRBG20S

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.
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble,
repair or modify the product, as this
may lead to fire, electric shock or
injury.
Do not use any charger other than the
one accompanying this appliance. Doing
so may cause fire resulting from product
damage, electric shock or high voltage.
Do not touch any high voltage power
cable of the appliance with wet
hands, as this may cause electric
shock.
Do not over bend the power cord or place
heavy objects on it. Doing so may
damage the cord, causing a fire or
electric shock.
Attention must be made to avoid
clothes or any part of body (hair,
fingers, etc.) getting caught in the
brush or wheels of the vacuum
cleaner. Doing so may result in
personal injury.
Keep away from cigarettes, lighters,
matches and other heat sources. Do not
use flammable materials such as
gasoline to clean the machine.
Attention
Turn OFF the power before
transporting or relegating it to
prolonged storage. Otherwise, the
battery may be damaged.
Ensure the power cord is tightly
connected to the charger or it may cause
electric shock, short circuit, smoke or fire.
Check the connection between the
charger and the socket for reliability.
Otherwise, it may result in non-
charging and consequential fire.
To prolong battery life, charge robot for at
least 16 hours after the first use or before
reuse after being idle for a long period.
The battery will not achieve its optimum
performance until 2-3 complete
recharging-discharging cycles.
Before leaving the vacuum cleaner
idle, please recharge the battery to its
full, then take the battery to a cool
place and keep the bottom of the
appliance dry.
Prior to use, remove all damage-prone
objects (lamps, fabrics, glass bottles,
etc.); otherwise it may cause damage to
or affect the performance of the
appliance.
Please use the cleaner with caution in
the presence of children in order to
avoid hurting them.
Do not stand or sit on the vacuum
cleaner so as not to cause damage to it
or injuries to the user.
Do not let the robot inhale water and
other liquids, otherwise it may lead to
product damage.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner in
confined spaces, which may lead to
product damage.
Outdoor use is prohibited, as doing so
may cause product damage.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner on
commercial premises.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

Robot Vacuum
OVERVIEW
Return home Start/Pause
Panel
DC recharging
port
Power switch
Dustbin
Bottom
Down view sensor
Top
Universal wheel
Recharging pole
piece
Down view sensor
Side brush
Right wheel
Suction inlet
Recharging
pole piece
Side brush
Down view
sensor
Battery box
cover
Left wheel
Mop
Dustbin

Cleaner Power adapter
Charging dock
station
Dustbin
HEPA
Side brush
Mop
Dustbin
Charging Dock
Fan motor
Filter
Dustbin conductive pole
Dustbin button
IR signal emission
window
Negative
recharging pole
Power adapter
jack
Positive
recharging pole
COMPONENTS

Preparing the charging dock
1. Connect the power adapter to the power adapter jack on the charging dock.
2. Locate an electrical outlet on the wall close to the ground and plug in the power
adapter.
3. Place the charging dock in a flat position on the ground with the back pushed up
against the wall. There should be no other object or obstruction two metres in front
of and one metre to the left, right and above the charging dock.
Turn on the robot
1. Press and hold the Return button for 2 seconds
until the indicator light flashes blue. Wait for
the robot gyroscope to initialise successfully.
After the indicator light starts flashing, press
the Start/Pause button on the robot to
commence operation.
2. When the robot finished working, it is better to
keep the power switched ON and let the robot
return to the dock station for auto charging.
Charging status
1. If the battery power is less than 20%, the indicator will begin
blinking red. If the battery power is between 20% - 50%, the
indicator will blink with a pink light. When the battery power is
above 50%, the indicator will blink blue. After the robot is fully
charged, the blue light will remain ON for few minutes before
automatically turning O FF.
2. The robot can also be charged by connecting the power
adapter to the DC recharging port on the side of the robot.
INSTALLATION

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:
1. Tap to enter registration page.
2. The system automatically recognises your country/area. You can also select your
country code manually. Enter your email address and tap ‘Next.’
3. Alternatively, you can select ‘Register by mobile number’ and enter the verification
code sent to you by SMS.
4. Create a profile on the next page to define your location and room.
CONNECT TO SMARTERHOME™ APP

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. For AP mode, repeat this step to make
the light flash slowly.
Using AP Mode to add device
5. Once registered, tap “+” in the upper right corner of the app’s home page to add a
new device through the network.
6. Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Cleaning Appliances >
Vacuum Cleaners), and then select “Other Mode” from the top-right corner when
asked to reset the device.

7. Select “AP Mode” for the set-up type.
8. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the light flashing, and tap “Confirm
light is slowly flashing”.
9. 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.

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.
11. The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app. Ensure your
Wi-Fi router, mobile phone, and the SmarterHome™ device are kept close until
connection is complete.
12. After successfully being added, you will have the option to rename the device and
assign it to a location. It will now be listed on the app’s home page. Tap the device
listing to enter its control page.
Notes:
•The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.
•
The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.
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. Try repeating
the steps outlined above to ensure your device is ready for connection.

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
5. Once registered, tap “+” in the upper right corner of the app’s home page to add a
new device through the network.
6. Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Cleaning Appliances >
Vacuum Cleaners).
7. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the indicator light flashing, and tap
“Confirm light is rapidly flashing”. In Standard mode, it will refer to rapid flashing,
not slow flashing.

8. Upon successfully confirming pairing mode, 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.
9. The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app. Ensure your
Wi-Fi router, mobile phone, and the SmarterHome™ device are kept close until
connection is complete.
10. After successfully being added, you will have the option to rename the device and
assign it to a location. It will now be listed on the app’s home page. Tap the device
listing to enter its control page.
If neither Standard or AP Mode methods are successful, please contact kogan.com for
assistance.
Notes:
•The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.
•The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

Robot operation
1. 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).
2. Press either button on the panel briefly when the robot is working, and the robot will
enter into standby mode and wait for the next instruction (Figure 2).
3. Press the Return Home button on the panel when robot is in standby mode; the
robot will enter into auto charging station. If battery is low, the indicator will
illuminate red during the recharging process. The light will begin flashing slowly,
and the unit is fully charged when the light turns to a solid blue.
4. Keep the robot on the charging dock after it has finished the cleaning to keep it
ready for the next cleaning cycle.
5. If the robot is not used on a regular basis, turn OFF the power switch to protect the
battery.
6. If the robot is not used on a regular basis, recharge the robot at least once a month
to maintain the battery.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Attention:
•To delete the planning path, lift the robot 10cm
from the floor while it is cleaning.
•After the robot is turned ON, it will not operate
for the first 10 seconds. Press and hold the
Return Home button for 3 seconds and the
robot will automatically enter sleep mode.
OPERATION

Charging dock
1. Before using the dock station, please make sure it is connected to the power supply
and adapter.
2. 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. And also avoid direct sunlight.
3. After the robot has finished the planned cleaning, it will return to the charging dock
automatically.
4. During the cleaning process, if the power is too low, the robot will go to the dock
station for charging automatically. The robot will stop cleaning and sound an
alarm. Every 5 seconds the alarm will be repeated.
Features and modes
Automatic cleaning mode
In standby mode, press the right button on the device or Intelligent Mode
button in the app, the robot enters automatic cleaning (Figure 1). To cancel,
press the left button on the device, or again press the Intelligent Mode button
in the app. If you select another cleaning mode within the app, this will
commence instead.
Spot cleaning
Select Spot Cleaning mode in the app to have the robot enter the spiral fixed
point cleaning mode. To cancel, press the left button on the device, or again
press the Spot Cleaning Mode button in the app. If you select another
cleaning mode within the app, this will commence instead. After cleaning is
completed, a prompt will sound (buzzer sounds three times).
Wall-follow cleaning
Select Wall Follow Cleaning mode in the app to have the robot enter the
edge cleaning mode. To cancel, press the left button on the device, or again
press the Spot Cleaning Mode button in the app. If you select another
cleaning mode within the app, this will commence instead.
Schedule mode
Setting time and date:
Within the app, open ‘Settings’ from the device’s control panel page, and from here select
‘Timer’ then ‘Add Timing’. From here you can add scheduled times for cleaning to
commence. To delete a scheduled clean after it has been saved, long press on the listing in
the Timer submenu and tap ‘Delete’.

Removal and cleaning of the dustbin
1. Press the dustbin button on the panel and take out the dustbin.
2. Open the upper cover of the dustbin and pour out the dirt and other debris.
Removal and cleaning of the side brush
1. Gently pick up the robot and lay it with down its wheels facing up.
2. Use the mop to clean the hair off the brush.
3. Firmly grasp one of the plastic spokes containing the wire brushes and pull straight
up.
4. The side brush should only be replaced if the existing side brush is damaged.
CLEANING & CARE

Removal and cleaning of the mop
1. 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.

Adding “SmarterHome” to the Google Home app
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.
GOOGLE HOME CONTROL
Note:
You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking your
Kogan SmarterHome™ device.

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.

18. Once connected, the app will display any compatible devices linked to your
SmarterHome™ account. From here you can assign them to rooms and set up any
routines.
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.

Adding “SmarterHome” to the Alexa app
1. From the home page of the Alexa app, select the “ ” icon in the top-right and
select Skills & Games from the sidebar.
2. Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the Kogan
SmarterHome™ skill.
AMAZON ALEXA CONTROL
Note:
You will need to have set up an Alexa account prior to linking your Kogan
SmarterHome™ device.