Kogan SmarterHome G50 User manual

KOGAN SMARTERHOME™ G50
SMART ROBOT VACUUM CLEANER
WITH MOPPING FUNCTION
KAVACRBG50A

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Safety & warnings 3
Components list 5
Overview 6
Installation 9
Charging 10
Connect to SmarterHome™ app 11
Operation 17
Cleaning & care 21
Google Home control 30
Amazon Alexa control 33
Specifications 36
Troubleshooting 37
Notes 38

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•Before using this product, please read the following safety instructions and follow
all the safety precautions.
•Any operation inconsistent with this instruction manual may cause damage to this
product.
Note:
•Only authorised technicians can disassemble this product. Users are not
recommended to disassemble this product by themselves.
•Please use the original power adapter only. Other adapters may cause damage to
this product.
•Do not touch wires, sockets or power adapters when your hands are wet.
•Do not place this product near cigarette butts, lighters and other smouldering fires.
•Please clean the product after charging.
•Do not bend wires excessively or place heavy objects or sharp objects on the
machine.
•This product is an indoor household product. Do not use it outdoors.
•Do not sit on the product.
•Do not use this product in wet environment. (e.g. bathroom)
•Before using this product, please remove all vulnerable or fragile items (e.g. glasses,
lamps, etc.) from the floor, as well as the items that may entangle and block the
side brushes and air suction passages (e.g. wires, paper sheets, curtains).
•Do not put this product in a place from where it can fall easily. (e.g. on desks and
chairs)
•Please check carefully whether the power adapter is connected to the socket
before use, otherwise the battery may get damaged.
•To p re v e nt tripping, please inform other members of the house when this product is
in use.
•Please empty the dust box before using this product, if the dust box is full.
•The ambient operating temperature for this product is 0°C to 40°C.
•Do not use this product in an environment higher or lower than the above
temperature.
•Please remove the battery from the machine before the product is scrapped.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

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•Please make sure that this product is not powered on when removing the battery.
•Please recycle the discarded batteries safely.
Warning:
•Use only the original rechargeable battery and charging station specially equipped
by the manufacturer. Non-rechargeable batteries are strictly prohibited; please refer
to "product parameters" for battery specification information.
•Do not use the vacuum in environments with open flames or fragile objects.
•Do not use the vacuum in extremely hot (above 40 °C) or cold (below 0 °C)
weather.
•Do not allow human hair, clothes, fingers and other parts to approach the opening
and operating parts of the product.
•Do not use the vacuum on wet or stagnant ground.
•Do not allow the vacuum to suction any particles such as stones and wastepaper
that may clog the product.
•Do not allow the vacuum to suction any inflammable substances, such as petrol,
toner for printers or photocopiers. It is also prohibited to use the product in clean
areas with flammable items.
•Do not allow the vacuum to suction any burning particles, such as cigarettes,
matches, ashes and other particles that may cause fire.
•Do not block the suction port. Do not use the product when the suction port is
blocked. Clean the dust, cotton wool, hair etc. from the suction port to ensure
smooth air circulation at the suction port.
•Use the power cord carefully to avoid damage. Do not use the power cord to drag
or pull the vacuum and the charging station. Do not use the power cord as a
handle. Be careful not to clamp the power cord in the crack of a door. Do not pull
the power cord against sharp wall or table corners as it bends and damages the
cord. Do not allow the power cord to be near heat sources.
•Do not use damaged charging station.
•Even if the vacuum has been severely damaged, burning of the vacuum is
prohibited, which may lead to explosion of the battery of the product.

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G50 Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner Charging Station
Remote Control Water Tank Dust Box
Mop Cleaning Brush Side Brushes (x2)
COMPONENTS LIST

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Bottom
OVERVIEW

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Dust Box
Charging Station
Water Tank and Mop Assembly

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Remote Control

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Remove Protection
Before using the vacuum, remove the protective strip on the unit and the protective film on
the charging station.
Remove the protective strip Remove the protective film
1. Placing and charging: Fix the charging station against the wall while placed on a
flat floor. Do not place objects within the range of 0.5m on either side and 1.5m in
front of the unit.
2. Connect the power supply.
3. Installing side brush: Install the side brush to the left
and right accordingly (L/R).
INSTALLATION

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Charging
1. Place the robot vacuum on the charging station for charging.
During charging, the indicator light blinks; if charging is over, the light is
always on. The charging time is approximately 5 hours.
2. The charging station cannot be used in environments with strong reflections such
as direct sunlight or nearby mirrors. If there are any objects with strong reflections,
please cover it as it affects the sensors in the unit.
3. In order to ensure normal working hours of the vacuum, please fully charge it before
use. The charging time is approximately 5 hours.
4. When charging, do not assemble the water tank to the robot vacuum to avoid
electrocution and fire risk, and to avoid spills.
5. During the cleaning process, the vacuum can sense that its power is insufficient
and automatically starts recharging mode to return to the charging station to
recharge. You can also command the robot vacuum to start recharging mode by
pressing the recharge button on the remote controller.
CHARGING
Attention: When manual charging,
please keep the front bumper of the
robot 2cm away from the charging
station to ensure the metal contacts
connect well for successful charging.

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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:
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

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Set device in pairing mode
When the device is first turned on, it may automatically enter pairing mode (the indicator
light will be continuously flashing).
If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in
pairing mode by double clicking the Start/Pause button until the light begins flashing.
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.

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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.

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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.
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.

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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
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.

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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.

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Start Cleaning
According to different cleaning needs, the product has a variety of cleaning modes to
choose from. You can start various cleaning modes via the vacuum, remote control or app.
Automatic Cleaning:
While shutdown, press the Start/Pause button on the robot vacuum for a few seconds.
When the indicator light of the vacuum is on, it indicates that the vacuum is powered on.
When the Start/Pause button on the robot vacuum is pressed for a short time or the
automatic cleaning button on the remote controller is pressed, the robot vacuum starts
automatic cleaning.
If the dustbin instead of the water tank is installed in the robot vacuum in standby mode or
other working modes, press the automatic cleaning button on the remote controller and the
robot vacuum starts automatic cleaning.
While cleaning, press the automatic cleaning button again to switch to powerful suction
mode.
Press the automatic cleaning button once more and the vacuum will switch to quiet
cleaning mode.
Pressing the automatic cleaning button after this will switch the unit between powerful and
quiet modes.
If the water tank is installed in the vacuum in standby or other working modes, pressing the
automatic cleaning button will always make the vacuum enter mopping mode.
OPERATION

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Mopping mode:
Applicable scenario: Used to do wet & dry mopping.
Install the water tank in the vacuum and press the start button on the vacuum or the
automatic cleaning button or () buttons on the remote controller to start
mopping mode.
Note: If the water tank is not installed and the button is selected on the remote
controller, the vacuum will prompt that the water tank is not installed, and the robot vacuum
will not work.
Press the button () and the vacuum will switch to single room cleaning mode.
Press the button () and the vacuum will switch to border cleaning mode.
Single room cleaning:
Applicable scenario: Used to clean a single room.
Click the mode switch button () on the remote control to select the single room
cleaning mode and to start single room cleaning.
Note: When it is necessary to clean a single room, please close the door and the vacuum
will do centralised cleaning in the room.
If this room does not have a charging station, the vacuum will return to the original point
after finishing the cleaning.
Border cleaning:
Applicable scenario: For indoor border cleaning, the vacuum cleans along the perimeter of
fixed objects (such as walls) and returns to the charging station after the border cleaning is
finished.
Setting method: Click the mode switch button () on the remote control to select
the border cleaning mode and to start the border cleaning.
Manual control:
Applicable scenario: Suitable for manual control cleaning.
Setting method: Click on the buttons on the remote controller to move forward, turn 180°
and to turn right or left.

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Pause, Wake Up and Shut Down:
Pause: During operation, press the vacuum button or the pause button on the
remote controller or app to pause the vacuum.
Wake up: If the vacuum is idle for more than ten minutes, it will automatically enter sleep
mode (all the lights will turn off). You can wake up the vacuum by pressing the vacuum
button , any button on the remote controller or the button on the app.
Shut down: After the vacuum finishes cleaning, press the button for a few seconds and
all the vacuum lights will turn off to indicate that the vacuum has been shut down.
Schedule Settings:
Press the schedule setting button on remote control to set the vacuum scheduled
cleaning time. First press the button , then press the buttons to set the hour and
minute. Press the button again to save the settings.
The vacuum will automatically start to clean at the scheduled time every day.
Note: Before the schedule setting, you need to press the button to set the current time
first. Press the button and then press the buttons to set the hour and minute. Press
the button again to save the settings.

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Water tank use:
Do not use the floor mopping function on carpets.
After mopping the floor, please empty the water tank and remove the mop.
Add water Install the water tank assembly
Install mop Start mopping floor