Will not return to / dock on the base
Where to look: Self-cleaning base station placement and contacts.
Robot will not return to its base after cleaning.
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Quick answers
What is wrong?
Robot will not return to its base after cleaning.
What you might notice
- Docking failure
- Pauses before base
Can I fix this myself?
Usually yes for cleaning/clearing. Difficulty: easy · about 10-20 min. If unsure or the error returns, use mail-in repair.
What you need
- Soft dry cloth
Do this
- Keep the base powered; charging continues even if the screen goes dark in low-power mode.
- Follow Narwal docking-failure guidance: clear path, confirm contacts, and wait if the robot is mid untangle cycle.
- If neither untangle case applies, contact support with a video / request repair.
Parts (only if cleaning fails)
- None for a basic clean
Official references
- https://support.narwal.com/hc/en-us/articles/38400911110541-Robot-Troubleshooting-After-Cleaning
- https://ca.narwal.com/pages/product-help-freo-x-ultra