Kogan KAVACRBG40A User Manual

SMARTERHOME G40
ROBOT VACUUM

WITH MOPPING FUNCTION

KAVACRBG40A

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

• Follow all instructions of this manual when using the device.

• Before use, clear any objects on the floor (remove all fragile objects and cords,

clothing, papers, loose cables) and lift curtains and drapes off the floor to avoid any
possible accidents). Make sure that the carpet corner edges do not protrude and no
hanging tablecloth or curtain touches the ground.

• Not to be operated by children below the age of 8 years old. For persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, proper supervision or instruction should be given concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way to help them understand the hazards involved. Children
should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be
performed by children without supervision.

• Only use recommended parts provided or recommended by Kogan.com.

• This appliance should only be used for domestic cleaning, as described in this user

guide.

• Only use or charge this product in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C.

• Use only the original charger supplied with the appliance.

• Ensure the dust box and filtering cloth are installed properly before use.

• Don't spray with or pick up flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, aerosols, aerosol

vapours, cigarette ends, lighters, matches or any other flammable objects.

• Don't put your hair, clothes, fingers or other part of body close to the main brush or
side brushes.

• Don't use this device in a room with an unsupervised infant.

• Don't use this product on wet or uneven surfaces.

• Clean the dust bin and vacuuming port before use: clear dust, hair or cotton fibre

from the suction port frequently.

• Do not bend or press the power cord with heavy or sharp objects. Don't let the
robot run over or tangle the cord when cleaning. Keep the cord away from heat
sources.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product, its charging dock or adapter.
If it experiences any fault or damage, stop using it and contact Kogan.com.

• Turn off the switch before you clean or maintain the device.

• Do not place this product where it is easy to drop off (tables, chairs, etc). Before

charging, check the adapter and outlet whether these are properly connected.

• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions.
If the liquid gets on skin, wash quickly with water. If the liquid gets into eyes, flush
them immediately with clean water for minimum 10 minutes and seek medical
attention.

• If the appliance is to be disposed of, the battery must first be removed. The
appliance must be disconnected from power when removing the battery.

• Turn off the power switch during product transportation or when you don't need to
use this product for a long time.

• It is normal for the charger to become warm to the touch when charging.

• The virtual wall accessory (magnetic strip) can be placed at the top of stairs. The

minimum distance to the edge of the step should be approximately 15cm on
hardwood or thin carpet. On thick carpet, the minimum distance to the edge of the
step should be approximately 18cm.
robot from falling off an edge or stairs.

This is an extra safety measure to prevent the

1

Bumper

2

Display panel

3

Touch buttons

Spot clean

Auto clean

Dock

1

Battery Status/Charging Status

2

Set time, error codes, cleaning modes, etc.

Touch Buttons

Display Panel

Bottom View

1

Anti-falling sensor

2

Side brush

3

Charging pole

4

Universal wheel

5

Drive wheel

6

Battery box cover

7

Fur brush

8

Dust bin/Water tank

9

Roller brush

10

Brush guard release

Back View

1

Dust box/Water tank release

3

Switch On\Off

2

Dust bin/Water tank

4

Charging plug

1

Water inlet

2

Water tank

3

Dust box inlet

Water Ta nk

Bottom of Water Tank

1

Mopping cloth

2

Velcro

3

Water leaking hole

1

Dust box

2

Vacuuming inlet

3

Dust vacuuming motor

Dust Box without Water Tank

Charging Dock

1

DC Charging socket

2

Signal receiving window

3

Charging pole

Magnetic Strip (Optional)

Lay the magnetic strip flat on the floor from one wall to the opposite wall to block off the
area. The cleaner will recognise the strip and will not cross it.

Remote

1

Standby/Wake up button

7

Auto charging button

2

Auto cleaning button

8

Direction button

3

OK button

9

Full go button

4

Edge cleaning button

10

Spot cleaning button

5

Time setting button

11

Schedule setting button

6

Voice On/Off button

Note:
Note:

You may operate the robot when it is in Standby Mode.

OPERATION

Sleeping

Cleaning

Make sure the power switch is On and press any cleaning button on the robot or remote
control to activate cleaning.

Standby

Standby means the robot is on but stopped from previous Cleaning mode. When the robot
is cleaning, pressing any cleaning button on the robot or remote control may stop the robot
from current Cleaning mode.

/Standby/Cleaning

• Sleeping: Power switch is On, display panel is Off.

•

Standby: Power switch is On, display panel is On.

•

Cleaning: The robot is cleaning, display panel is On.

If the robot is in Standby mode, press any cleaning button on the robot or the Standby
button on the remote control to wake it up.

Sleeping

When the robot is on and not cleaning, it will enter Sleeping mode automatically within 45
seconds without any operation.

Pressing Standby/Wake Up button will activate Sleeping Mode when the robot is on and not
cleaning, allowing you to skip the 45 second wait.

Scheduling
A cleaning schedule for the robot can be set up with the remote control.

Time Setting:

Ensure that the robot is on and not charging. Point your remote control towards the display
panel of the robot and press Time: the left two numbers will flash. Use the up/down arrows
to set the current Hour and press OK to confirm: the right two numbers will flash. Repeat to
set the current Minute.

Schedule Setting:

Once the schedule setting is activated, the robot will start working at the set time every day.

1. Ensure the robot is on and not charging.

2. Point your remote control towards the display panel of the robot and press Plan
setting button: the left two numbers will flash. Use the up/down arrows to set the
current Hour and press OK to confirm: the right two numbers will flash. Repeat to
set the current Minute and press OK to confirm. The schedule will be set.

3. To cancel the schedule: set the scheduling time to [00:00].

Spot Cleaning

Auto Cleaning

Edge Cleaning

Note:

need to reset the scheduling time accordingly.

Your schedule will be erased automatically if you remove or change the battery. You may

Cleaning Modes

Auto Cleaning Mode

Your SmarterHome Robot Vacuum uses inertial navigation, an advanced navigation system
that calculates the most efficient path to clean your room. When in Auto cleaning mode, it
will clean rooms automatically and adjust its cleaning modes according to environment.

Press the Auto cleaning button on the robot or remote control to activate Auto cleaning
mode.

Spot Cleaning Mode

Place the robot in the area that requires Spot cleaning. Press the Spot cleaning button on
the robot or remote control to active this mode. Press any Cleaning buttons on the remote
control or the robot to stop this mode; also the robot will automatically stop cleaning when
Spot cleaning is done.

Edge Cleaning Mode

Put the robot close to the edge of wall. Press the Edge cleaning button on the remote
control to start this mode. Press any Cleaning buttons on the remote control or the robot to
stop this mode.

Full Go Cleaning Mode

When the robot is on or in cleaning or in charging status (connected to charging station),
press the Full Go button on the remote control to activate this mode. The robot will start
cleaning automatically when charging is finished.

CONNECT TO SMARTERHOME™ APP

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.

Set device in pairing mode

When the device is first turned on, it may automatically enter pairing mode (the indicator
light will be flashing rapidly).

If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in
pairing mode by pressing and holding the Auto button for three seconds until you hear a
beep and the indicator light begins flashing rapidly.

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 M ode” 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

Notes:

The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

Note:

the steps outlined above to ensure your device is ready for connection.

mobile phone to the device’s Wi-Fi hotspot to ensure a connection.

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

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.

The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.

•

•

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.

Notes:

• The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

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.

The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.

•

If neither Standard or AP Mode methods are successful, please contact kogan.com for
support.

assistance.

Note:

GOOGLE HOME CONTROL

You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking your
Kogan SmarterHome™ device.

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.

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

Note:

functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.

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.

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

Voice commands for Google

Once connected, the following voice commands will be active for the robot vacuum:
“Turn robot vacuum on,” and “Turn vacuum off.”
Say “OK Google” or “Hey Google” before each command.

Note:

You will need to have set up an Alexa account prior to linking your Kogan
SmarterHome™ device.

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.

3. Tap ‘Enable to Use’ to add the Kogan SmarterHome™ skill to Alexa.

4. 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.

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

6. Once connected, the app will perform a search and display the devices linked to

Note:

functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.

your SmarterHome™ account.

7. When your devices have successfully connected to the Alexa app, you will be able
to control your Kogan SmarterHome™ devices via Alexa’s voice commands.

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

Voice commands for Alexa

Once connected, the following voice commands will be active for the robot vacuum:
“Turn robot vacuum on,” and “Turn vacuum off.”
Say “Alexa” before each command.

Using the Kogan SmarterHome app

Once the robot is successfully paired to the app, you will see the robot vacuum’s control
page.

The main page is divided to four zones:

• top zone

• grid map zone

• status zone

• control zone

The top zone shows the name and lets you modify the robot’s parameters.

The grid map zone shows the cleaned area and obstacles in real-time during cleaning.

Below the grid map zone is the machine status area:

• Current state
Show the machine’s current state (when the machine is powered on, the first state
is pause mode)

• Clean time
Clean time shows how long the machine cleaned

• Charge
Shows the battery’s charge level

• Clean area
Shows how many areas have been cleaned in square metre

The control zone is used to control robot’s state, like Power On/OFF, Auto Clean etc.

Auto button: The robot will enter Auto Clean mode and start to clean the floor, showing the
cleaning path and obstacles in real-time.

Auto charging button: Control the robot to enter into auto charging mode, the robot will go
back to charging station and starts charging.

Manual button: Control the robot manually.

Room button: The robot will start to clean for 30 seconds. Room mode will show the
cleaning path and obstacles in real-time.

Battery Charging

Note:

Place charging station against wall and remove obstacles from within 1 metre at both sides
and about 2 metres in front of the station (as show in the figure).

Indicator light on the charging station will be on when it is connected to power supply.

Auto Charging

When the robot is in Auto cleaning mode, it will return to the charging station when power is
low. When the robot is on, press Dock button on the robot or remote control to let the robot
navigate to the charging station. (As shown in figure)

Manual Charging

Connect the power plug directly to the DC plug for charging. (As shown below)

Charging Indicators

Battery Life

• Charge for over 6 hours before first use. Charge as soon as battery gets low.

• The robot will return to charging station automatically when it has accomplished

• If the robot is not to be used for a long time, fully charge the battery before use, turn

Auto Charging Manual Charging

Low Power Charging Charging Done

cleaning or battery power is low.

the power off, remove and store it in a cool and dry place.

Pull up the seal

cover 90 degrees

Note:

to fill water and
replace when
water is fulfilled

Water Tank Dust Box

It is very convenient and easy to mop spots on the floor with the water tank and attach the
cleaning cloth.

Take off the dust bin, place the water tank refilled with water on the robot and start cleaning.

When the water tank is on, the robot will automatically turn to Mopping mode. The
whole body of water tank is washable. Do not wash the DUST BIN as it has a motor
inside. Pour water out when not using the water tank.

CLEANING AND CARE

Cleaning of Side brush, Main brush and Mopping Cloth Cleaning the Side Brushes

The side brushes can be easily worn from heavy use so you should check regularly to
monitor their conditions.

• Switch the robot cleaner off and put it up-side-down.

• Remove the retaining screws with a screwdriver.

• Use a pair of scissors to remove any trapped hair or debris.

Side Brush Deformation

The side brushes can sometimes be deformed during transportation or when the product is
used under particular conditions. If this happens it is possible to return to the original shape
by putting bristles in hot water.

The micro-fabric mopping cloth is washable and can be used many times.

Good Recoverable Need Replacement

Remove the Main Brush Set from the Robot

Press Bush Guard

Push the Brush guard release on the main brush and then take out the roller brush and fur
brush to clean. Remove the mopping cloth from the water tank: the mopping cloth should
be taken off when water tank is held still.

When you put the mopping cloth back, make sure that the two sides are properly installed
on the water tank and stuck flat on the bottom of the water tank.

Release to pull out
the brush
Components from
the frame

Cleaning the Dust Box and Filtering Cloth

The dust box should be cleaned after every use.

• Push the button of the filtering box cover as shown in the image. Clean the filtering box
and cloth with water. Let the cloth dry before using the robot again.

• Empty the contents of the dust box into a bin.

Cleaning Sensors

Clean the sensors and charging poles every week or according to daily use to make sure
that the robot is well maintained.

Replace the Side Brushes:

If the side brush is damaged, it needs to be replaced. Replacement brushes can be
obtained from Kogan.com.

1. Switch the robot cleaner off and put it up-side-down.

2. Remove the retaining screw with a screwdriver.

3. Remove the old side brush and put new one in place.

4. Replace and tighten the screw.

Ensure the brushes are installed on the correct side

Screw the left side brush anti-clockwise Screw the right side brush anti-clockwise

Battery Removal

Remove the screws on battery cover with a screw driver. Remove the battery cover.

Grasp the insulating tape at two sides of the battery and lift the battery. Unplug the wire
connector that links the battery and robot.

Error Codes Possible Cause Solutions

Er 01 Right side brush fault/stuck Clean the right side brush

Er 02 Left side brush fault/stuck Clean the left side brush

Er 03 Main brush fault/stuck Clean the main brush

Er 04 Left wheel fault Clean the left wheel

Er 05 Right wheel fault Clean the right wheel

Er 06 Vacuuming motor fault Empty and clean the dust box

Er 07 Anti-falling sensor fault Clean the anti-falling sensor

Er 08 Wheel off the ground Put the robot on solid ground

Note:

If above solutions do not work, reset the robot by switching off the unit, then turning it
on and checking again. If it still doesn't work after reset, contact help.kogan.com

Mechanical Specification

Diameter

320mm

Height

88mm

Weight

3.0kgs

Electrical Specification

Rated Voltage

14.8v

Rated Power

22w

Charging Station

Rated Output Voltage

19v

Rated Output Current

0.6A

Battery

2600mAh Lithium

Remote Control

Input Voltage

3v

Other Parameters

Dust Box

600ml

Water Tank (Optional)

300ml

Charging Time

180-240min

SPECIFICATIONS

Cleaning Modes Auto, Spot, Edge, Schedule

Cleaning Time > 120min

Need more information?

We hope that this user guide has given you

the assistance needed for a simple set-up.

For the most up-to-date guide for your product,

as well as any additional assistance you may require,

head online to help.kogan.com