To make your experience with our products even better, we are continuously working on approving our product functionality, service, and overall satisfaction. That is why we regularly present to you new firmware updates over the air and manual installation.

Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.15 - What's new?

- Overhang detection to prevent VR7 getting stuck at LDS tower Overhangs are now avoided!
  The VR7 robot has a height of 10 cm, so it won’t get trapped under furniture anymore.
  
  < 9 cm: bumper > 12 cm: driving under 9 to 12 cm: tolerance zone
  
  This feature can be toggled on/off via the MyKoboldApp. The default setting is off.
  
  The toggle will be visible in the MyKoboldApp once the robot is updated to Software Version 1.9.15.
- Improved fast-mapping coverage and quality
  - The VR7 robot now visits narrower areas.
  - Fast mapping runs are faster.
  - Re-visiting of areas is reduced.
- VR7 Sensors user notification
  - Detect Dirty Drop Sensor If dirt is detected under the sensor a voice prompt is played asking the user to clean the sensors.
  - Reminder to Clean Sensors The user is reminded to clean the sensor every 20th run to ensure functionality.

Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.13 - What's new?

- Improved stability of Wi-Fi connection: In some environments VR7 lost Wi-Fi connection and needed to be turned off and on again to re-gain connection.
  This is solved with SW 1.9.13
- Connect to strongest Wi-Fi signal: In environments with multiple access points or Wi-Fi repeaters VR7 checks for strongest signal and connects to the best signal.

Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.12 - What's new?

- Supporting multiple floor plans
- Supporting persisting data (floor plans, zones, schedules, robot name, history) in case of a re-connection
- Improved voice lines for errors and notifications for better guidance of the user

Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.11 - What's new?

- Improved Wi-Fi stability with fewer restarts required for the VR7.
- Software Updates: In rare cases the WIFI configuration had to be redone after an update, this has been adressed.
- Base: Streamlined Charging and Suction
- Improved navigation: Refined Navigation on surfaces with reflections

Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.10 - What's new?

Bug Fixes:
- VR7 lights up "Auto Mode"-LED instead of "Eco Mode“-LED during first fast mapping run
- VR7 triggered a re-start after docking in rare cases
- Download of new software did not start in rare cases

Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.9 - What's new?

Improved navigation: improved base station approach, improved attention to No-go-zones and improved navigation in cleaning zones.
Language: Our robot now also speaks Turkish.
Minor general improvments

Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.8 - What's new?

WPA3 Wifi Security Protocol Support: This update adds support for the WPA3 WiFi security protocol.
Unblocked Wheels in Robot's Rest Mode: The wheels are now unblocked when the robot is not in cleaning mode, making it easier to manually position the robot at the base. However, please still wait for the Home LED (up to a maximum of 30 seconds if the robot was turned off).
Try the Following: Simply place the robot in front of the base and gently push it onto the base. You should hear the jingle, and the Home LED will turn green.
More Persistent Coverage of All Areas: The VR7 now ensures that it reaches tighter areas of your home as well.
Important Note: If there are areas where you don't want the robot to be as persistent or where it might get stuck (e.g., difficult chairs), please make use of the No-Go Zones.
Additional Improvements: This update includes minor software fixes that provide improvements in the navigation flow, better handling of weak WiFi signals, enhanced stability in zone creation, and improved object avoidance through sliding.
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Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.6 - What's new?

Improved climbing of thresholds :
- The VR7 now overcomes door thresholds and other small elevations more effectively.
- climbing onto carpets is now much smoother

Kobold VR7 Software-Version 1.9.5 - What's new?

Fast Mapping:
- Fast Mapping runs are now a little more robust regarding people, children or pets running around the robot while mapping.
  People should still let the robot run in peace without disturbing it while mapping. Sometimes you can’t avoid it, so we made this more robust.
- We increase the accuracy of the fast mapping. It is less likely to miss a room or area while fast mapping
Demo Mode Bug fixes:
- Spot demo mode: Autocycle can now be cancelled
VR7 now respects no-go zones when cleaning started at base using START button on the device

Kobold VR7 Software Updates - What's new