Kogan SmarterHome LX10 User manual

KOGAN SMARTERHOME™
LX10 ROBOT VACUUM
WITH MOPPING FUNCTION
KAVACRBL10A

Usage Limitations
•This product is designed for floor cleaning in a home environment only and cannot
be used:
oOutdoors, such as open terraces.
oOn irregular or soft surfaces, such as a sofa.
oCommercial or industrial environments.
•Do not use the product in elevated areas such as a penthouse, an open terrace or
furniture top that do not have a protective fence at the robot's height.
•Do not use the product at a temperature of above 40°C or below 0°C or when
there are liquids or sticky substances on the ground.
•Remove cables from the ground before use to prevent damage to the robot and
other items.
•Clear fragile objects such as vases, plastic bags, etc. from the ground to avoid
damaging items and the vacuum.
•People with physical or mental disorders are not allowed to use or operate the
product unless they have been given instruction to do so safely and understand the
products manual entirely.
•Children cannot use the product. Please keep children and pets away when the
device is working.
•Keep the main brush and other cleaning tools out of reach of children.
•Do not place objects, including children and pets, on the machine.
•Please keep hair, fingers and other parts of the human body or pets away from the
suction inlet when the machine is working.
•Never allow the vacuum to come into contact with hot or burning items such as
cigarette butts.
•Do not use the product to clean long-haired carpet (some dark carpets may not be
cleaned normally).
•Prevent the vacuum from suctioning hard or sharp objects (such as waste
decorative materials, glass and iron nails, etc).
•Do not move the machine by holding the protective cover of the laser distance
sensor or collision bumper.
•Clean or maintain the vacuum and the charging base under shutdown or power-off
state.
•Do not wipe any part of the product using wet cloth or any liquid.
•Only use the product as outlined in the User Manual.
•Please do not use the mopping function for carpet or for the top of furniture.
•Please be sure to remove the water tank when the machine is being charged.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS

Battery and Charging
•Only use batteries, charging bases or chargers provided by Kogan.com.
•Do not dismantle, repair or modify the battery or charging base arbitrarily.
•Keep the charging base away from heat sources.
•Do not wipe or clean the charging base contacts using a wet cloth or wet hand.
Please do not abandon used batteries arbitrarily. Used batteries should be
disposed of by a professional recycling agency.
•If the power cable is damaged or broken, please disuse it immediately and replace
it through official channels.
•Ensure the vacuum shuts down during transportation and the product should be
transported in original packaging.
•If the machine is left unused for a long period, it should be fully charged and then
placed in a cool and dry place. Charge the machine at least every 3 months so as
to avoid damaging batteries due to excessive discharge.
Laser Safety Information
•The laser distance sensor of the product does not produce dangerous laser
radiation.

Water tank x1
Duster cloth x1
Dusting brush x1
Left side brush x2
Right side brush x2
HEPA filter screen x1
Charging base x1
Adapter x1
COMPONENTS

Device overview
Sensors and Body
OVERVIEW

Sensors and Body (cont’d)
Charging Base

Connect power line and wrap surplus cable onto the cable organising posts in the wiring
duct.
Place the charging base against the wall on flat ground and connect the power.
Note:
•Ensure a space of at least 0.5m on both sides of the charging base and a space of
at least 1.5m in front.
•If the power line is in a spot that may interfere with the vacuum, it may be dragged
by the vacuum, causing the charging base to lose power.
•The charging indicator is normally on when powered on and off when charged.
INSTALLATION

Please do not move the charging base arbitrarily and keep it out of direct sunlight.
Note:
•If the charging base is relocated, the vacuum may lose its position the map will be
lost. When the vacuum is restarted, the vacuum will rebuild the map. The new map
may lose data about out-of-limit areas.
•Direct sunlight will interfere with the recharging signal and consequently, the
vacuum may be unable to return to the charging base.
Installation of the Side Brush
Make the left side brush (L) and the right side brush (R) correspond to L and R on the bottom
casing. Press both brushes into their corresponding positions until you hear a click.

Start-up and Charge
Press and hold the button to start the robot. Charge the vacuum on the charging base,
and the indicator light will illuminate.
Note: If the device will not start due to low battery, manually move the robot and charge the
vacuum on the charging base for some time. The robot will only work normally when the
battery level is ≥30%.
Start Cleaning
After the machine is charged, press the button on the vacuum to begin cleaning, or use
the SmarterHome app. Press any button to pause when in use.
Note:
•The robot cannot be used to remove liquids.
•If the battery level is less than 20%, the vacuum will not work. Please charge it.
•The machine will return to the charging base automatically if the battery level is
less than 20% when in use. The robot will power off and start cleaning
automatically after the battery level reaches 80%.
•Clear any cables, including the charging base's cable, from the ground before use
to avoid damage or injuries.

Installation of the Mopping Pad and Water Tank
Place the mopping pad firmly onto the bottom of the water tank.
Note: Clean the pad after each use to ensure a good clean.
Uncover the water tank, fill it with water and cover it.
Push the water tank horizontally into the rear part of the vacuum until you hear a small click.

Removal of the Mopping Tank
After the vacuum shuts down, press the latch on both sides. Then, slide it backwards and
remove the mopping module. Empty the water tank and clean duster cloth (please do not
move or turn over the vacuum when in use.
Mopping Safety
•Insert the mopping tank into the vacuum before use.
•Remove the mopping module when the vacuum is being charged or is left unused.
•Do not attempt to mop carpet. Set an out-of-bounds area in the app to prevent the
machine from moving onto the carpet.
•To ensure a high-quality mop, the mop should only be used after the vacuum has
done at least three passes of the room, to remove debris.
•To add water or to clean the dust cloth whilst the vacuum is in use, pause it and
take out the mopping module as described above. Please do not move or turn over
the vacuum to avoid the vacuum losing its positioning and stored map
•The mopping function of the robot is intended for wiping the floor, but it is unable to
remove deep or stubborn stains effectively.

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 flashing slowly).
If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in
pairing mode by pressing the button and the button simultaneously for 3 seconds until
the blue indicator light flashes slowly. If the light is flashing rapidly, repeat this step again.
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 blue light flashing slowly, 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.

13. After successfully configuring the devices, the device will be shown on the home
page. Tap to enter its control page.

Adding “SmarterHome” to the Google Home app
1. From the home page of the Google Home app, select the “+” icon to access the
‘Add and manage’ page.
2. Select ‘Set up device’, then under the Works with Google banner, select ‘Have
something already set up?’
3. 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.

4. Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Google permission to access the SmarterHome™ app and
your devices.
5. 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.

6. 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.
7. Tap on any of the devices to view a list of available commands.
Once connected to Google Home, try to voice commands “OK Google, turn robot vacuum
on,” or “Hey Google, turn robot vacuum off”.
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.