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Dock Settings for Tapo Robot Vacuum

Configuration Guide
Last updated: June 4, 2026

This article aims to introduce available configurable settings for the docking station of the Tapo Robot Vacuums.

Support for the Dock function may vary by model. Please refer to the in-app display for accurate information.

Auto-Empty

The Auto-Empty feature transfers dirt from the vacuum’s small onboard dustbin to a larger dustbin in the docking station. This enables weeks of operation without manual emptying.

Configurable options in the Tapo app:

  • Auto-Empty Frequency: off, Daily, and High-Frequency
  • Emptying Mode: Smart, Light, Balanced, and Max

The Dock Settings include Auto-Empty Frequency (Off, Daily, High-Frequency) and Emptying Mode (Smart, Light, Balanced, Max).

Mop Wash

The Mop Wash function cleans the robot’s mopping pads inside the docking station using fresh water and a scrub mechanism. Wastewater is directed to a separate dirty-water tank, and the clean pads are dried with heated air to prevent mildew and odors.

Configurable options in the Tapo app:

  • Mop Wash Frequency: Wash by Room or Wash by Time (10, 15, 20, or 25 minutes)
  • Washing Mode: Smart, Water-Saved, Daily, or Deep
  • Washing Temperature: Standard or Hot Water.

The Dock Settings include Mop Wash Frequency (Wash by Room or Wash by Time), Washing Mode (Smart, Water-Saved, Daily or Deep), and Washing Temperature (Standard or Hot Water).

Drying

After washing the mopping pads, the vacuum dries them by blowing warm or hot air, reducing the risk of bacteria, mold, and odors.

Configurable options in the Tapo app:

  • Drying Frequency: Manually or Auto
  • Dry Duration: 2, 3, or 4 Hours

The Dock Settings include Drying Frequency (Manually or Auto) and Dry Duration (2, 3, or 4 Hours).

Anti-Tangle Hair Cutting

The anti-tangle hair-cutting feature is designed to eliminate the need for manual hair removal. When the vacuum returns to the dock, it will cut long hair and pet fur tangled around the brush, allowing the dock to seamlessly suction debris more effectively.

Anti-Tangle Hair Cutting provides 3 options: Off, Low Frequency, or Standard.

The Dock Settings include Anti-Tangle Hair Cutting with Off, Low-Frequency, and Standard options.

Auto Dispensing Detergent

Automatically dispenses cleaning detergent during cleaning for optimal performance. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the app.

The Dock Settings with the Auto-Dispensing Detergent option highlighted on the left, and the enabled detail page of this function displayed on the right.

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