Kogan SMARTERHOME LX12 User manual

KOGAN SMARTERHOME™
LX12 ROBOT VACUUM
WITH MOPPING FUNCTION
KAVACRBL12A

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Safety & Warnings
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Overview
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Installation
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Connect to SmarterhomeTM App
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Google Home Control
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Amazon Alexa Control
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Operation
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Cleaning & Care
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Troubleshooting
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FAQ
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Specifications
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• This product is intended for floor cleaning use only in the home environment. Do not use
it outdoors (such as open balcony), non-ground surface (such as sofas), commercial or
industrial environments.
• Do not use in a suspended environment (such as a duplex flat, open balcony, top of
home) without a protective fence.
• Do not use in the environment where the temperature is above 40°C or below 0°C, or
where any liquid or viscous substance is present.
• Ensure all cables in your home are off the ground before use, in order to avoid dragging
when the vacuum is running.
• Put away any small or fragile items (such as vases, plastic bags, etc.) that are on the
ground to avoid the vacuum being blocked, or damaging any valuables in the home
caused by slight collisions during operation.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Do not allow children to use the vacuum as a toy. Keep the children and pets as far as
possible from the vacuum while it is working.
• Do not put the cleaning tool of the main brush in an area which is accessible to children.
• Keep your body, pet’s hair, fingers, etc. away from the suction inlet of the vacuum while
it is running.
• Do not vacuum any burning objects (such as lit cigarettes).
• Do not vacuum any hard or sharp objects (such as decoration waste, glass, steel nails,
etc.).
• Do not use the cover of the laser distance sensor, the cover of the machine or the
impact bumper as the handle to pick up or move the vacuum.
• Always shut down or power off the unit before cleaning or performing any maintenance
on the vacuum and the charging base.
• Do not wipe any part of the product with a wet cloth.
• Do not use the mopping module in an environment with carpet.
• Never incinerate the product even if it has been severely damaged, as the battery inside
may explode.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

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Battery and charging
• Do not use any third-party batteries, chargers or charging bases.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the battery or the charging base.
• Do not place the charging base near a heat source (such as a radiator).
• Do not wipe or clean the clip on the charging base with a wet cloth or with wet hands.
• Do not discard inactive batteries at will, but hand them to your local recycling/e-waste
facilities for proper disposal.
• If the power wire is broken or snapped, cease use immediately and contact
help.Kogan.com for support.
• If you need to transport the product, ensure the machine is turned off and packed back
into the original package if possible.

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OVERVIEW
Charging button
• Short press to activate the
charging function.
Cleaning/Power button
• Short press to activate the cleaning
function.
• Long press to power on or off.
Partial cleaning button
• Short press to activate partial
cleaning.
Wi-Fi Pairing/Reset
• Press and hold the Partial
cleaning button and the
Charging button for more than
3 seconds at the same time.
Forced Power-off button
• Short press to power off.
Note:
Press any button to pause during cleaning/charging or partial cleaning.

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Laser distance sensor
Speaker
Infrared wall
sensor/charger
sensor
Infrared charger
sensor/Infrared anti-
collision sensor
Collision sensor
Dust box
Dust box release
Vent outlet
Laser head cover
Laser head cover
pressure sensor
Infrared wall
sensor/charger
sensor
Driving wheel
Rolling brush
Side brush
Cliff sensor
Universal wheel
Charging electrode

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Dust box module
Always ensure the filter screen is installed before use.
Dust box fastener
Cleaning tool
Dust box
Dust box upper bracket
Dust box filter screen
Dust box lower bracket
Dust box slipcover
Release button

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Mopping module
Water tank
Water tank
cover
Mop securing
pads
Water tank
wheel
Water tank
filter
Mop
Water tank
fastener

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Charging base
Front
Rear
Power adapter
Charging base indicator
Signal emission zone
Charging contact pins
Power port

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Accessories
Water Tank
Mop
Disposable Mop (x10)

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1. Place the charging base on a flat surface against a wall
2. Ensure that there is more than 1.2 meters clear space in front and more than 0.5
meters clear space on both sides of the charging base.
INSTALLATION
Not against the wall
Against the wall

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3. Long press the power button to switch the unit on. Press the charging key, and the
machine will find the charging base automatically for charging.
The colour of the power button
indicates the remaining charge of
the battery:
• White light: Power >15%
• Breathing light: Power <15%
Note:
When the power is insufficient, it may not be able to turn on. Please dock the
machine on the charging clip of the charging base. The orange light of the
power button will be always on when 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 power
button indicator may be flashing slowly).
If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in
pairing mode by pressing and holding the Partial Cleaning and Charging buttons until the
power button indicator flashes 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.

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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 both Standard and AP Mode methods aren’t successful, please contact help.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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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.

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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.