Tapo RV30 Max Plus not vacuuming carpet

Tapo RV30 Max Plus not vacuuming carpet

Tapo RV30 Max Plus not vacuuming carpet
Tapo RV30 Max Plus not vacuuming carpet
a week ago
Model: Tapo RV30 Max Plus  
Hardware Version: V20
Firmware Version: newest

I have the Tapo RV30 Max Plus. I couldn't find the hardware version but the firmware has been updated as per today 17 January 2026. 

Issue:
The vacuum does not vacuum my black and white carpet, despite having added the carpet on the map and adding carpet boost. I keep getting the error ''cliff sensors obstructed'' but they are not obstructed. 
For reference: I have hardwood floor and multiple carpets but it will not clean the livingroom carpet. 
The carpet in question is black and white, Medium-pile carpet.


The vacuum is less than a month old but not vacuuming the carpet is a dealbreaker. I had the same model in another place which was able to handle a cream coloured carpet with higher density than my current carpet, without issues. 


Things I have tried that did not work:
- Putting the vacuum on different spots on the carpet
- Checking for more updates for Tapo app & my phone (fully updated)
- Deleting and creating a new map > both with and without adding the carpet area (still same error)
- Creating a new map, only for the carpet (same cliff sensor error)
- Putting tape over the cliff sensors trying to eliminate the cliff sensor issue alltogether (also resulted in the same error)

I did not see any option to turn off or do any settings regarind the cliff sensors in-app.

Spot cleaning works until a certain extent (so it's not the carpet density that's the issue), however, I am looking for a hands-off solution to this issue. Spot cleaning for my large carpet is not feasible.
 

Please let me know as soon as possible how to fix this so I remain within the return window.

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Re:Tapo RV30 Max Plus not vacuuming carpet
Wednesday

  @daanos 

 

For your case, we recommend sending an email to support.forum@tp-link.com with the following information for further assistance:
Subject: [Forum Escalation][ID 855228] Tapo RV30 Max Plus not vacuuming carpet
Forum Nickname: daanos
Thread URL: https://community.tp-link.com/en/smart-home/forum/topic/855228
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Re:Tapo RV30 Max Plus not vacuuming carpet
Friday

  @daanos 

I noticed that I am not the only person with this issue. I think it would be helpful for other users if communication and a potential solution stays in forum, as other posts were taken off forum and no solution was posted.
 

Thanks.

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Re:Tapo RV30 Max Plus not vacuuming carpet
Friday

  @daanos 

 

Since multiple users are reporting the same cliff sensor issue on high-contrast and black carpets and no solution has been posted on the forum, could you please clarify:
 

  • Whether this is a known limitation of the RV30 Max Plus cliff sensor algorithm?

  • If a firmware update is planned to address patterned or dark carpets?

  • Or if this model is officially incompatible with high-contrast carpets?
     

This information could help other affected users decide whether the product is suitable for their homes.

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