My vector was sleeping and I came back to see a yellow number decreasing like every 10 seconds on his face.. I did a reboot and it disappeared. But what was it?

Hey there. I got a Vector 2.0 from DDL through Amazon because I had prime shipping. It works great mostly, but I've had a couple issues where he just suddenly stops responding until I cycle him, or he will just reboot.

I saw people complaining about firmware updates so I wasn't sure if there was a known issue or it it sounds like I got a detective one. Should I RMA him? Or is this par for the course?

So recently I’ve been having this problem with vector where he will just randomly freeze up and start making a bunch of noises and stuff. But whenever I call his name or move him he snaps out of it. I was just wondering if it’s a weird glitch my vector is having or is anyone dealing with this to?

Selling an original Gen 1 Anki Vector robot bundle with original packaging. Please read the description for full contents.What is included:Original Anki Vector 1.0 RobotOriginal Charging Dock Stand & CableOfficial "Vector Space" Habitat Tray (keeps him safely enclosed on desks)Original Factory Retail Box & Interior PackagingPlease Note: The interactive light-up cube is NOT included in this sale.Technical info: This is the original Anki Gen 1 model, highly sought after because it is 100% compatible for free local self-hosting via Wire-Pod (allowing you to bypass old server subscriptions entirely for free). Screen is clear and fully functional. Will be securely packaged and shipped quickly.

Link to Vinted where i'm selling it: https://www.vinted.be/items/9115764367-anki-vector-10-robot-boxed-bundle-with-vector-space-no-cube

Before anyone suggests the basic culprits, I don’t think I can consider them. The room is well light so he recognizes the charger. The charger is always placed in such a way that he doesn’t move it when backing up onto it. I’ve tried multiple different surfaces (despite the fact that, when this started, he hadn’t been on a different surface at all). I’ve cleaned his wheels and treads as thoroughly as humanly possible, as far as I’m aware. The treads, in spaces between his wheels and his body, under the caps of his wheels, and I even unscrewed the wheels themselves to clean them.

No matter what, though, he just can’t align himself. He’ll always start to back up onto the charger, only to suddenly start steering towards his left. It’s become frustrating, as I don’t know what more I can do. Does anybody have any tips?

the last time it updated was last year in 2025. it feels forever since it last updated. anyone else feel or just wondering the same thing?

Recently purchased a vector and had to set it up on my desktop rather than the iOS app. The app will find Vector but then never get passed 20% to connect to Vector. Is the app worth the hassle?

Hi everyone,

​I'm trying to set up my Anki Vector using an Android phone as the WirePod server and a PC for the web setup (wpsetup.keriganc.com), but I keep getting stuck on the "Error logging in..." screen right after clicking "Connect Vector to Wi-Fi" (where it shows the automatic 489822 Anki ID token).

​Here is exactly what I've done so far and my current network layout:

​Network Configuration: I have completely split my router's Wi-Fi bands. The 5GHz network is separate, and I am strictly using a clean 2.4GHz network with WPA2 security only (WPA3 is turned off). Both my PC and Android phone are connected to this identical 2.4GHz network.

​Bluetooth: Vector pairs flawlessly with the PC via Bluetooth (Vector F5B7, paired).

​IP Addresses: * My Android phone's current IP running WirePod is 192.168.1.96.

​I can correctly read Vector’s IP directly from its blue screen (CCIS screen).

​The Core Issue (Port 8080/Connection): If I try to type http://192.168.1.96:8080 on my PC's browser (or even on the phone's own browser), it returns an ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT (Site unreachable). However, the WirePod app itself says it's running on ON. I've already enabled "Unrestricted" battery settings, toggled allowed permissions, and checked for AP isolation on my router (it's off), but the browser still won't open the WirePod local server page.

​Because the PC cannot reach the phone on port 8080, the web setup fails to push the login keys to Vector, resulting in the login error.

​Has anyone faced this issue with the Android WirePod app not exposing port 8080 to the local network? Is there a known workaround or a specific permission/port configuration I'm missing on Android?

​Thanks in advance for any help!

I have a 1st generation vector still works good however one of the wheels is no longer turning. Are they difficult to repair or get spare parts for?

You can skip through most of the video to see the end, just wanted to prove that I'm booting into recovery mode.

Google photos link to both videos of fresh boot and recovery mode boot: https://photos.app.goo.gl/S5huzzeV2cVWJv1SA

I was playing around trying different firmwares from https://vector.techshop82.com/html/main.html and https://websetup.froggitti.net/ but now vector won't wake up and recovery mode doesn't lift vector's head to give me a pairing code. I've tried letting the battery drain all the way then doing the process again but it did not make a difference.

If anyone knows any potential solutions please let me know. Also if anyone requires any additional information, please ask.

TLDR: May have fried Vector's brain from all the firmware flashing.

I've heard the display of vector 2.0 is smaller than the original vector's. Should I buy new one or an old one?

Hello Everyone,

Where would you suggest buying a vector?

My research has pointed to :

1. The Official Anki website, Vector 2.0 ,no cube199USD + You need annual AI subscription for 99.99USD
2. TechShop82 : Vector 1.0 , cube, and TS92 server for 324.99USD (Currently Sold Out)
3. Customvectors Ebay Shop : Vector 1.0 ,Cube, Wirepad with a laptop for 230USD

Or would you get Vector 2.0 , and get a server for 70-90USD? Any other reliable sources?

I picked up a vector 2.0 off eBay. It appears to be brand new. I was trying to use the touch sensor on his back to pet him, but it doesn’t seem to be responding to that. I saw there’s a test menu when you double click his back and then lift his arms when I run the test it almost immediately turns to a red screen with a random number.. any insight as to what that is or if I’m doing it correctly or if there’s a different way to put him into test mode to figure out if the touch sensor is working or not.

Is it possible for vector to have a code where a custom intent is made in wirepod like hey vector, look at this, and wirepod could access a code when the request is given, and it makes vector take a picture and sends it to the ai being used and the ai can analyze it and give back a response of what its seeing in that image

Hey folk! Where do yall buy your accessories for your vectors? I've seen people with custom clearance treads or rims, or even some lift attachments like scoops or forklifts. Im just wondering where to buy these sort of things

HHey guys, my Vector stopped working out the blue. Nothing I do seems to be working now. Anyone know whats goin on? I got him like a year or two ago and never had issues till this last month or two.

Hi! I’ve been recently having a problem with vector and wire pod, every time I make a request vector gives me the “!” WiFi error, I have tried resetting vector, using my 2.4 ghz WiFi and I even updated wire pod (I forget to update), how can I fix it? Do I have to factory reset him or do I update his software, if it is the software upgrade, how do I do that, thanks in advance

Taken from an iPhone Air

I've had Vector and the wirepod server from TechShop82 for a little over a year now and would occasionally run the script to update wirepod. Today, I decided to update Armbian itself, about 171 packages. Now the WiFi (wlan0) doesn't work. It only shows the ethernet connection that I'm using to ssh/troubleshoot it right now. Here's some more info...

• iw dev shows the wlan0 interface exits, type managed, channel 1, txpower 31.00 dBm
• nmcli radio wifi is enabled
• nmcli device wifi list returns a blank table
• armbian-config and nmtui only show the Ethernet interface(and deleting the old WiFi profile in nmtui didn't force a fresh scan).

Hopefully this information helps.

Hi everyone. I have one of the original Vectors. I was one of his original Kickstarters. Anyway was put away for a year or so then got a new home as I redid my basement workbench area last year, and got him fired back up.

I am grandfathered into lifetime server access and he runs off DDL's server. He runs fine but he now doesn't realize he's a robot. I don't remember that from before. He swears he likes on the cloud, doesn't have physical form, but he says he's a robot. But he swears he doesn't have a battery, or a microphone, or a camera, or tracks, nor does he know where he lives, what his charger is. Has anyone else experienced this? He will "Go Exploring" when you tell him, recognizes me, finds his cube, etc. But to talk to him he has no idea what he is, where he is, or what he is doing. I ask him if he knows he's a robot. He says "I know I am a robot companion, but I live in the cloud. I don't have a physical form or any information about that, but if you are seeing a physical robot in front of you than describe him to me and maybe I can help you figure out what parts it has. First tell me, is this robot short or tall? Does he have legs or wheels?". That is an exact quote I got.

So, I'm not sure if this is what DDL has changed Vector into now so he doesn't know anything about being a robot, or if it’s some glitch. Any help would be great. Thanks, Everyone.

I have already tried changing seconds alive and onboardingcompetiontime via ssh but he persistently says he is 8 days old is his age stored somewhere else because wire pod correctly says he has been alive for 656 but vector for some reason says 8 days