Neato XV-14 from Costco with firmware 3.2

[amstel78]

Hello all,

New robot owner here. We ordered a Neato XV-14 from Costco. It came with an accessory kit which included extra filters, flapper thingies, and a pet roller brush. Price was $249.00.

According to the Neato website, latest firmware is 3.1 which includes a revised corner cleaning algorithm. Mine however came with 3.2.18755. I couldn't find a change log of what differs in this versus 3.1. Can anyone shed any light?

Anyway, the Neato is charging now. I hope I have a set of good batteries that'll last the rated run-time otherwise will give Neato a call or perhaps order a custom set of batteries with a higher amp rating.

Thanks for your time and responses!

[amstel78]

BTW, for whatever it's worth - my XV-14 did not come with extra screws or instructions to plug the batteries in. In fact, the only pre-start instruction I saw was to turn the power switch on (located under the dust bin) before hitting the start button. Just thought I'd add that since I've seen a few XV-14 posts discussing power buttons and extra battery compartment screws.

[joeschmo]

I bought and XV-14 from Costco recently and noticed the 3.2 firmware version as well. The difference I notice is that it is more careful and takes a little more time when doing the perimeter. This is an improvement for me because I use quite a bit of boundary marker to keep neato off of shag rugs that older neato units I've returned would cross frequently.
amstel78, I'm curious of what run-times you will get. I'm getting average of 40 min with the 3.2 firmware (60% hardwood, 40% carpet).

[a4refillpad]

I bought and XV-14 from Costco recently and noticed the 3.2 firmware version as well. The difference I notice is that it is more careful and takes a little more time when doing the perimeter. This is an improvement for me because I use quite a bit of boundary marker to keep neato off of shag rugs that older neato units I've returned would cross frequently.
amstel78, I'm curious of what run-times you will get. I'm getting average of 40 min with the 3.2 firmware (60% hardwood, 40% carpet).

Any chance someone with a 3.2 firmware upload a short youtube video on how it behaves around corners and edges? Those of use experienced with the bot will be able to instantly spot differences in behaviour.

[amstel78]

I'll try and get a video of the XV-14 working around corners this weekend.

As for run times, it's anywhere from 50-75 minutes so far. Last time it cleaned, it did so for over an hour before needing to recharge. All hardwood floors in my home.

[craigbla]

Did you get it from costco.com or from a store? My local costco hasn't had any Neato vacs for a few months now.

[amstel78]

I got it from Costco.com when they had the Neato on sale for 249.99.

[a4refillpad]

Anyone else able to upload a video?

[Kolenka]

I just received an XV-11 with 3.2, and I'll see if I can get some video. I need to monitor the battery life to see if it improves to "normal" or not, so I might as well just setup my camera.

[a4refillpad]

I just received an XV-11 with 3.2, and I'll see if I can get some video. I need to monitor the battery life to see if it improves to "normal" or not, so I might as well just setup my camera.

Just noticed this was your first post. Welcome to robot reviews.

[Kolenka]

Just noticed this was your first post. Welcome to robot reviews.

Thanks, been lurking off and on for about half a year now. Figure I should probably contribute a bit back.

[bodya]

Just received my Neato XV-14 SW 3.2. Do someone still want a video? What exactly I should filming? (sorry for my English, it is not my native language)

[OMG-LOVE-MY-NEATO]

Just received my Neato XV-14 SW 3.2. Do someone still want a video? What exactly I should filming? (sorry for my English, it is not my native language)

Just Block a room off .. and do a Video of the robot cleaning that room .. That would be great !
THANKS !

[Lyke]

Just received my Neato XV-14 SW 3.2. Do someone still want a video? What exactly I should filming? (sorry for my English, it is not my native language)

Just Block a room off .. and do a Video of the robot cleaning that room .. That would be great !
THANKS !

Thought you might be interested.

http://www.robotreviews.com/chat/viewto ... 41#p117041

[bodya]

Just received my Neato XV-14 SW 3.2. Do someone still want a video? What exactly I should filming? (sorry for my English, it is not my native language)

Just Block a room off .. and do a Video of the robot cleaning that room .. That would be great !
THANKS !

Sorry guys, can't do it now, I have traveled to other location.
Will do filming immediately when I back.

[viper001]

So this is a little bit off topic but since several people posted in here about it... Has anyone actually managed to get costco.com to cough up the $50 rebates that allowed their XV-14 to be sold for $249 a couple of months ago? I've been going around and around with them and they claim complete ignorance of it's existence, even after I submitted the form twice.

[bodya]

Hi guys,

sorry for long delay, but finally I have filmed video Neato XV 14 SW 3.2.18755.
Sorry for quality, length and background noise.
Hope it can bring the light how SW 3.2 behaves for room cleaning.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6A9xpfTgdA&feature=youtu.be[/video]