Robot vacuum app cannot find the device during setup

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Illustration of a robot vacuum, home router and phone with an abstract connection symbol
AI-generated editorial illustration of a generic robot vacuum; not a photograph of a reviewed product.

Discovery depends on the correct app, model selection and phone permissions as well as Wi-Fi. Work through those details before deciding the robot is faulty.

Start with these checks

  1. Verify the app publisher and supported model in the manual.
  2. Allow the specific Bluetooth or local-network permissions the setup requires.
  3. Put the robot into its documented pairing mode and keep the phone nearby.

What this looks like at home

A similarly named app from another brand will not pair simply because both devices are robot vacuums.

Check the exact model’s network requirements

Check What matters
Band support Read the model requirement before changing router settings.
Coverage Check reception where the dock normally sits.
Permissions Allow only the official app permissions needed for setup.

A mistake to avoid

Avoid unofficial apps or firmware offered as shortcuts around normal pairing.

Buy a part only after identifying the cause

Check the exact model and part reference before buying. If cleaning resolves the problem, a replacement may be unnecessary.

Browse Amazon UK results for wifi range extender. These are search results, not a verified recommendation for your particular machine.

What the result tells you

If discovery repeatedly fails at the same step, capture that screen and the exact model selection. Do not include passwords or account security codes when sharing the evidence with support.

Related guidance

Sources and scope

Checked on 9 September 2026. Manufacturer instructions apply to the models they name; use your own exact manual for button sequences, removable parts and cleaning permissions. Product specifications are advertised claims. Examples illustrate decisions and are not hands-on test results.

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