Using the Start Button, and LED Feedback on Botvac Connected-Series Robots

Modified on Thu, 23 Jan at 2:06 PM

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We recommend that you connect your robot and use the Neato app to get full access to all features and operate your robot with the easy to use interface of the app.

You may also want to start a cleaning using the Start Button on the robot. Just press the Start Button and your neato robot vacuum begins cleaning automatically. See how the Start Button and LEDs work below:

Info LED

	Action	Info LED
Start Cleaning	Press Start Button 1x for house cleaning Press Start Button 2x for spot cleaning	Solid Blue Solid White
Pause/Resume Cleaning	Press Start Button during cleaning to pause robot. Press Start Button again to resume cleaning.	LED pulses during pause
Cancel Cleaning	Press & hold start button for 5 seconds	Robot & LEDs turn off & robot plays a tone.

Battery LED

Robot Is:	LED Color	What it Means
Cleaning	Solid Green	Battery level is normal
Cleaning	Solid Amber	Battery level is low. Battery must be charged before a new cleaning can be started
Charging	Pulsing Green	Battery is charging and robot can start cleaning
Charging	Pulsing Amber	Robot is fast-charging the battery and must complete before cleaning can start

During Pairing Mode, the INFO LED has the following specific behavior until the robot is paired:

LED Color	What it Means
Slow Blinking Blue	Robot is in Pairing Mode
Fast Blinking Blue	Pairing to Neato app/account
Solid Blue	Pairing successful (shows for 5 seconds)
Solid Red	Pairing unsuccessful (shows for 5 seconds)

What if you are not connected to the APP and you have a Red Led light? Please perform the following troubleshooting:

Clean your brush by taking off your Brush guard and checking for debris in the brush or end caps.
Check for objects or items that might be stuck in your brush or wheels.
Check for objects obstructing your robots path.
Check bumper that the bumper is free and clicks when pressed.
Empty your Dustbin and make sure the filter pushed all the way in.

Still having problems? If the above has not answered your question, please contact one of our customer support agents. Click the blue chat icon, or visit our Customer Care Contact page for more options.