Operation Instructions Kobold
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Multiple cleaning events - Kobold VR300
How many cleaning events can I plan for a day for Kobold VR300? Using Kobold Robot app 3.0.1 and VR300 Robot Software 4.5.1. or newer you can set as many cleaning events per day as you wish. If t...
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Multiple Floor Plan - Kobold Robot VR300
What is the purpose of multiple floor plans? Multiple floor plans allow you to clean with No-Go Lines and Zones on more than one floor. If you have a home with multiple levels, you will be able t...
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Zone Cleaning - Kobold robot VR300
What is zone cleaning? Zone cleaning allows you to tell the robot to clean a specific area on-demand. Crumbs fell on the floor during slicing a bread? Simply send your robot to the kitchen to cle...
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How, when and why robot is connecting?
The connection of the app with the VR200 and the VR300 Kobold robots takes place via a server infrastructure, which Vorwerk International operates. After connecting your account successfully with y...
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What happens if I do not make an update on time?
If you will not update the Kobold Robot App on time you may not be able to login. Simply updating your app will be sufficient to be able to login to the Kobold Robot app.
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I am using the robot App on several devices? Should I update all of them?
Yes, make sure you update the version of the Kobold Robot App on all your devices in order to avoid any issues while using your VR200/VR300.
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Recommended wear check: VR200_VR300 side brush
To ensure the best possible cleaning result, please check the side brush regularly as it helps to achieve optimal corner and edge cleaning. The bristles should protrude approx. 2 cm below the edg...
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Best Practice Maintenance/ Keeping Your Kobold Robot Clean to Avoid Blockages
Switch off the unit before ANY retooling, cleaning and maintenance work and disconnect the power plug of the base station.Step 1. Empty and clean the dust container after each use to ensure optimum...
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How long does the robot vacuum cleaner need to charge fully and how long is its battery life?
The battery lasts, in normal operation, around 60 minutes, in Eco mode, around 90 minutes. Depending on the type of floor, it may last up to 15 minutes longer.Hair or fibres may reduce the battery ...
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Can the Kobold VR200/VR300 vacuum cleaner robot also be used without speech recognition?
The Kobold robot can still be operated without speech recognition. The operation is performed via the Kobold Robot app or the user interface on the Kobold robot as well as on the VR200 via remote c...
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When I send the VR300 robot vacuum cleaner back to the base station, it wobbles when docking. Is it supposed to do that?
Yes.The 'wobble’ allows the VR300 to make sure:- it does not move the base while docking- it docks correctly with the charging module in the base station.
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I would like a remote control for the VR300 robot vacuum cleaner. Can I buy one as an accessory?
Remote control functionality is included in the Kobold Robot app, so there is no longer any need for a separate remote control.The remote control for the VR200 is not compatible with the VR300.
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Can I use the magnetic strip from my VR200 robot vacuum cleaner with my VR300?
Yes.Even though the VR300 does not need magnetic strips due to the Scout function and the possibility of creating artificial No-Go Lines in the vacuum robot app, the VR200 magnetic strip will be re...
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Will the VR300 create a floor plan automatically?
No. If you would like it to create a floor plan, you can do this via the app. Unless you tell the vacuum cleaner to explore/discover its surroundings to create a floor plan, it will not create one ...
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How can I tell the VR300 robot vacuum cleaner which rooms it should and should not vacuum?
The VR300 creates a digital map of your home when exploring/discovering, which it then uses to find its way around. Using the Kobold Robot app, you can use this map to tell the VR300 which rooms it...
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How can I delete the Wi-Fi connection to my VR300 robot vacuum cleaner?
You can remove your VR300's Wi-Fi connection using the Kobold Robot app.If you do not have access to the app, you can also delete the connection from the device itself. To do this:- press and hold ...
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Does the VR300 take No-Go Lines into account when I start it in Spot cleaning mode?
No, the VR300 only considers the No-Go Lines if it is started from the base and via the app.
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Can the vacuum cleaner robot also be used without an app?
Of course! The Kobold VR200 vacuum cleaner robot can also be used without the app. It sucks lane by lane, room by room, even in every corner. Thanks to its schedule function, fixed times can be pro...
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Can I manually stop the vacuum robot at home if another family member has started it from another location? Or can I stop it via my app if someone else has started it?
Yes, the app can be installed on several devices – for example, on smartphones and on tablets – allowing you to control the vacuum cleaner robot on the device of your choosing.
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How many no-go lines can be incorporated into the floor plan?
More or less as many as you like – there is no maximum number.
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How do I set up the Wi-Fi connection for my VR300 robot vacuum cleaner?
Activate the WLAN module by simultaneously pressing the Spot and Eco buttons on your device for three seconds.The WLAN symbol on your device will then light up and you can set up the WLAN connectio...
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Can I use a schedule even if I am not permanently connected to the Internet?
Before starting a planned cleaning, the VR300 checks if there is a change to the schedule.If the robot is not able to confirm the schedule because of the lack of internet connection, it ignores the...
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How do I turn on the device's Eco mode?
The Eco mode cannot be selected while the robot is cleaning. If your robot is cleaning, first you need to press the start button to pause the robot. The Eco button will then become active and you c...
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Why does my robot move around all over the place, instead of covering my house room by room?
The laser scanner divides the living space into a series of 4x4m parcels, which the robot then covers in a systematic way. The way in which the parcels are divided up can be different for every cle...
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Can the robot vacuum cleaner also be used on parquet floors?
Yes, the round brushes and drive mechanism do not leave scratches, so you may use the robot on parquet flooring. However, when using them on sensitive flooring, you should check the brushes regular...
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What happens if my child or pet sits on the robot vacuum cleaner?
The robot vacuum cleaner is not a toy. It is a high-tech household appliance. Children and pets should not stand or sit on the robot vacuum cleaner and should be kept away from the appliance.
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Can I also use the robot vacuum cleaner to vacuum Kobosan after carpet cleaning?
No, the robot vacuum cleaner’s dust compartment and suction power are too small to do this.
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Is my robot vacuum cleaner cleaning some spots several times over?
When cleaning, the robot vacuum cleaner memorizes where it has already cleaned and where it has not. If it has missed a spot, it returns there to clean it. This may seem as if it is going over the ...
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What should I know about Robot VR300 - WLAN Integration & Coupling with the App Account?
First get to know the app and create an account. If the Robot should not activate the Hotspot mode by pushing both Touch Buttons continuously and at the same time, please...
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How can I update my robot vacuum cleaner?
You can download and install the update from our website. You will also find precise instructions there.