REPO Bot Lite - Setup, Controls, and Help

Start here for quick setup, controls, troubleshooting, and support.

Setup Video

Watch this quick 31 second video to get your REPO Bot Lite up and running.

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Power Supply Warning Use only the included 12V DC power supply. Using the wrong power supply can permanently damage the robot.

Quick Start

  • 1Place REPO Bot Lite on a flat surface and keep the area above the mouth clear.
  • 2Plug in the included 12V power supply.
  • 3Connect to Bluetooth on your phone, tablet, or computer.
  • 4Blue eyes mean the robot is connected.
  • 5Play audio on your connected device.

Button Controls

Buttons are labeled M, -, and +.

LED Menu

Hold M for 2 seconds to enter. Press + or - to change color. Tap M to switch to brightness adjustment, then press or hold + or - to change brightness. Hold M for 2 seconds to exit.

Mouth Menu

Hold + and - together for 2 seconds to enter. Press + to open the mouth and enable Mouth Hold Mode. Press - to close the mouth and return to normal audio-reactive movement.

Neutral Calibration

While in the Mouth Menu, press M to enter neutral calibration. The LEDs will turn amber. Press or hold + or - to adjust the mouth neutral position. Hold M for 2 seconds, or hold + and - for 2 seconds, to exit the Mouth Menu.

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Quick answers to the most common issues.

Make sure the included power supply is fully plugged into both the wall outlet and the robot. A loose connection can cause the robot to power on and off repeatedly before starting normally. If needed, unplug it and plug it back in again. Once fully connected, the robot should normally power on within about 20 seconds. If it still does not light up or move after that, contact [email protected].

Look for REPO_BT_XXXX in your device’s Bluetooth settings. The last four characters will be different on each unit.

Make sure REPO_BT_XXXX is connected and selected as your audio output device, and that your device volume is turned up.

  • Try pausing and replaying audio.
  • Disconnect and reconnect Bluetooth.
  • On some MacBooks, go to Settings > Sound and manually select REPO_BT_XXXX under both the Output and Input sections.
  • If audio works on another device but not yours, the issue is likely with that device’s audio settings.

If audio does not work on multiple devices, contact [email protected].

On some MacBooks, Bluetooth may connect without automatically switching the sound over to the robot. Go to Settings > Sound, then select REPO_BT_XXXX under both Output and Input. Make sure your MacBook volume is turned up, then pause and replay your audio. If the issue continues after reconnecting Bluetooth, contact [email protected].

Check the eye color for a status warning. See Status Light Reference below.

  • Prolonged red eye animation + limp mouth - The robot is overheating and has intentionally stopped mouth movement to allow the motor to cool down. Let it cool down fully before trying again. If this happens unusually often, contact [email protected].
  • Amber double-blink pattern - Jam detected. Remove anything blocking the mouth.
  • Magenta eyes with a repeating fade - This may indicate a position sensor issue and typically requires support.
  • Solid orange eyes - This may indicate a motor communication issue and typically requires support.

If there is no warning state shown, try restarting the robot by unplugging it and plugging it back in. If the problem continues, contact [email protected].

Hold the M button for 2 seconds to exit. In the Mouth Menu, holding + and - for 2 seconds will also exit.

Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos or a short video of the damage. Repair options depend on the type of damage.

Before contacting support, try restarting the robot by unplugging it and plugging it back in, then reconnect Bluetooth. If the issue continues, email [email protected] with your order number and a short video of the problem.

Status Light Reference

Use this section if the robot is powered on but not behaving as expected.

Blue eyes fading in and out twice - Bluetooth connected.
Red eyes fading in and out twice - Bluetooth disconnected.
Prolonged red eye animation + limp mouth - The robot is overheating and has intentionally stopped mouth movement to allow the motor to cool down. If this happens unusually often, contact [email protected].
Amber double-blink pattern - Jam detected. Remove anything blocking the mouth.
Magenta eyes with a repeating fade - May indicate a position sensor issue. This typically requires support.
Solid orange eyes - May indicate a motor communication issue. This typically requires support.
If you see a hardware-related warning state that does not clear after restarting, contact [email protected] before opening the robot.