● Checked Nov 3, 2026From Roborock support
Roborock error22
Roborock Error 22: Dock locator error, and the fix
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Works for Roborock robot vacuums (S, Q, Saros and Qrevo series).
Short answerRed light. The power light flashes red and the robot speaks the error.
What it means: The robot cannot locate the dock because its charging sensor area is dirty.
Quick fix: Clean the charging sensor area.
Fix it in 2 steps
- Clean the charging sensor area.Done?
- Try again.Did it work?
Fixed when: The robot finds and returns to the dock.
Great, it is fixed. Bookmark this page in case it comes back.
Still showing Dock locator error?
The error comes back after you follow these steps. Contact Roborock support with your model, serial number and the error number. Contact Roborock support at 1 855 960 4321 (24/7 (US)). Roborock support →
Parts that fix this
Charging dockFor Roborock on AmazonCheck price →Check the part fits your model. Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
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