How do I set up the Roborock Saros 10R and connect it to Wi-Fi?

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Good news: setup isn't complicated. You'll be vacuuming in about 15-20 minutes.

Find the Right Spot for the Dock

Place the dock somewhere with good Wi-Fi. Leave about 1.5 feet of space on each side and 5 feet in front. The robot needs room to maneuver in and out. Plug it in.

Get the App

Download the Roborock app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account or log into your existing one.

The Wi-Fi Thing (Read This)

Here's the one hiccup people run into: the Saros 10R only connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Not 5GHz.

If your router uses the same name for both bands (many do), the robot might try connecting to 5GHz and fail. You might need to temporarily disable 5GHz or connect to a network that's clearly labeled 2.4GHz.

Once you're on 2.4GHz, follow the app's instructions. It'll walk you through putting the robot in pairing mode. If it doesn't happen automatically, hold both buttons on top until it says "Resetting WiFi" and the light flashes blue.

Enter your password, wait a minute, and you're connected.

Let It Map Your Place

After connecting, the robot will want to explore. Let it wander around your entire home without interruption. It's building a map.

Once that's done, you can get into the fun stuff:

• Name your rooms
• Draw no-go zones where you don't want it to go
• Set custom suction for different areas
• Schedule cleanings for when you're out

If It Won't Connect

A few things to try:

• Get closer to your router during setup
• Restart both your router and the robot
• Double-check you're on 2.4GHz
• Make sure your phone is on the same network