Kogan SMARTERHOME LX8 User manual

KOGAN SMARTERHOME™
LX8 ROBOT VACUUM
WITH MOPPING FUNCTION
KAVACRBLX8A

Before using the product, observe the following safety precautions:
•Read the instructions carefully and use the product only as instructed.
•Retain for future reference and pass on these instructions if you give the product to
another person.
•Incorrect operation can lead to serious personal injury and damage to the product.
Safety Precautions
Caution
Only use the original adaptor, battery and charging station
provided or else it will damage the machine. Excess voltage
may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to repair this product yourself. If the product or
its power supply experiences any malfunction or damage, stop
using it immediately and contact Kogan.com to arrange a
repair.
Remove from power before performing maintenance.
Do not touch the battery socket and the machine when your
hands are wet or else it will cause electric shock.
Don’t use this product without protective guards in place if it
will be in danger of falling.
Do not place clothes or any place of your body (hair, finger,
etc.) into the main brush and wheels or it may cause personal
injury.
Do not put the machine near fire, inflammable, explosive or
corrosive materials.
The machine is only for indoor use.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

Do not allow water, oil or other liquids to enter the machine.
Ensure the area is clear of wires and other hazards before
beginning operation as they may become tangled in the
wheels or brushes.
Remove all fragile objects from the area before beginning
operation.
Position the charging station against a wall or flat surface to
ensure reliable operation.
Switch off the cleaner before removing from the battery.
Disconnect from power if it will not used for a long time.
Do not disconnect the docking station during vacuum
operation or it will not return to it to recharge.

Do not allow the vacuum to collect glass or other sharp
objects.
Do not use the vacuum in humid, flammable, explosive or
corrosive environments.
Child Safety
•Do not allow children to play with the machine or remain unsupervised while it is in
operation.
•Discard the plastic packaging so that it does not pose a choking hazard.
Battery
•Only use the original battery with the machine: contact Kogan for a replacement.
•Switch off the cleaner before removing from the battery.
•If the battery leaks, do not touch the liquid: instead wipe it with a dry cloth and take
the battery to a recycling centre.
•Take the battery to an approved recycling centre to dispose of it.
Suitable Surfaces
The cleaner is suitable for use on wood floors, tiles and carpets.

Main Body x1
Charging Station x1
Adaptor x1
Side Brush x2
Cleaning Brush x1
HEPA Filter x1
Water Tank x1
Mopping Pad x1
EVA tape x1
Quick Start Guide x1 Screwdriver & Screw Kit x2
COMPONENTS
Note:
The main body contains the battery, two side brushes and a filter.

Front View
Bottom View
Radar
Top Cover
Front Casing
Dust Bin Release
Sensor
Dust Bin
Control Button
Anti-Drop Sensor
Change Contact
Left/Right Wheels
Main Brush Cover
and Clip
Middle Brush
Side Brush
Front Wheel
OVERVIEW

Side View
Charging Station
Water tank
Anti-bump Sensor
of Radar Cover
PSD Along-wall Sensor
Infrared Bump Sensor
Recharge Sensor
Power Indicator
Signal Emission
Water inlet
Seepage holes
Buckle

Front View
Filter Stand
Dust Pin
Filter Sponge
HEPA Filter
Box Stand
Dust-box Cover
Reset Button
ON/OFF Button

Installation of Charging Base
INSTALLATION
Adopter Socket
Charging Terminal
Over 0.5m
Over 0.5m
Over 0.5m

1. Place the charging base on the flat ground against the wall. Ensure there is no
obstacle within the range of 1.5 metres in length and 0.5 metres in width.
2. Remove the protective strip before use.
Wall Surface
Ground
Note:
Do not frequently move the charging dock. �If the charging dock’s location is
changed, the robot vacuum may lose the layout in memory due to failure in
positioning. It will then need to rebuild the layout map.
Map rebuilding may result in information such as no-cleaning areas being lost.

3. Connect the adapter to the charging station.
4. Power on and charging:
•If the unit has enough power to turn on, place it within a metre of the charging
station and the unit will return.
•If it cannot turn on, place the unit directly on the charging station.
5. Paste EVA tape on the Radar cover for protection.
Danger!
Electric Shock
Charging Base
Main Body
Ensure the unit is correctly
aligned with the charging base
contacts.

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.
5. Once registered, tap “+” in the
upper right corner of the app’s
home page to add a new
device through the network.
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). To turn the device on, remove the dust box and set the
ON/OFF switch to ‘ON’. Then reinsert the dust box and press the power button.
If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in
pairing mode by long-pressing both Power and Home buttons at the same time for more
than 3 seconds until both lights begin flashing slowly.
Add Device Through Network
5. Select the product type from the list of options in the app, and then select “Other
Mode”from the top-right corner when asked to reset the device.
Confirm “AP Mode”for the set-up type.
6. 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.

7. Select Wi-Fi network (note: network must be 2.4GHz band) and enter the
password. The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app.
8. After successfully configuring the devices, the device will be shown on the home
page. Tap to enter its control page.
Kogan SmarterHome™ Controls
Note:
•When device is online, it can be controlled.
•When device is offline, it displays “Offline” and cannot be remotely
powered on.

Tips:
1. Press any key while cleaning, recharging or regional cleaning to pause the current
task.
2. Press and hold the power and home buttons for 3 seconds to reset Wi-Fi.
OPERATION
Sweep/On-off Button:
Short-press: start/pause�
Long press: turn off
Light Indicators:
1. Blue light: Connected
WLAN
2. Bi-colour lights: Not
connected WLAN
3. Red light: error
Light Indicators:
1. Blue light: Connected
WLAN
2. Bi-colour lights: Not
connected WLAN
3. Red light: error

State
Display
Beeping
Initialisation after turning
on
Blue light breathing Long beep on startup
Initialisation finished
Blue light on
Two beeps
No Wi-Fi connection after
initialisation
Bi-colour lights on
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Bi-colour lights on after flash
One beep
Connected to Wi-Fi
Blue light on
Two beeps
Reset Wi-Fi connection
Bi-colour lights flashes slowly
One beep
Start cleaning
Blue/bi-colour lights on after flash
Operation start tone
Pause cleaning
Blue/bi-colour lights on after flash
Resume cleaning
Blue/bi-colour lights on after flash
Operation start tone
Cleaning finished
Blue/bi-colour lights on after flash
Two beeps
Low voltage and start self
recharging
Red light on after blue/bi-colour
lights flashes
Recharge tone
Start searching charging
base
Blue/bi-colour lights flashes slowly Recharge tone
Pause self-recharging
Blue/bi-colour lights on after flash
Start charging on the base
Blue/bi-colour lights breathing
Two beeps
Received a command
while the machine is being
charged and without
enough power
Red light restores after on One beep
Full charged
Blue/bi-colour lights on
Dust bin removed
Red light flashes quickly
One beep
Dust bin replaced
Red light flashes quickly and
blue/bi-colour lights on
One beep
Recreating map
Blue/bi-colour lights on after flash
One beep
Turning off
Red light goes out after flashing
quickly till shutdown
Starting firmware upgrade
Blue/bi-colour lights flashes quickly
One beep
Firmware upgrade failed
Red light blues after quick flash
1.5 second beep
Firmware upgrade finished
Blue/bi-colour lights on after quick
flash
Two beeps
Locating unit
Blue/bi-colour lights on after flash
Locating music

Install and use water tank
1. Fill with water into the water inlet, sealing the water inlet cover when done.
2. Attach the mopping pad.
3. Attach the water tank to the bottom of the robot vacuum, ensuring it clips into
place firmly and securely.
USING MOP FUNCTION
Note:
•For use on hard floors only. Do not use on carpets.
•Remove water tank and mop before charging.
•Wet mop and wring before use.

Cleaning Charging Connector
•Turn off the power switch or disconnect the power plug.
•Clean the charging connectors monthly with a dry cloth.
•Do not use oil for scrubbing.
Removing Dust Bin
The dust bin can be removed by pressing the button on the compartment as illustrated
above.
CLEANING & CARE
Charging Connector
Charging Connector

Cleaning Dust Bin
1. Remove filter and empty dust.
2. Scrub with the cleaning brush.
Note:The dust bin should be cleaned periodically.
3. The dust bin can be washed with running water.
The dust bin should be completely air-dried before reinserting.
4. After cleaning, reassemble the filter in the dust bin and then insert the dust bin into
the cleaner.
Cold air
Hot air