# Dotmod range explained, from dotPod to dotBox > The Dotmod range sorted for UK vapers, from dotAIO and dotPod to dotBox, with coil compatibility, the 2 ml rule and how to check a device is genuine. Search for **Dotmod** in the UK and the first page is almost entirely retailers, each listing dozens of devices with near identical names. dotAIO, dotPod, dotStick and dotBox, then V2, V3, Lite, Max, Go and Revo on top. The brand does not make one kind of device, and picking from the wrong part of the catalogue is how people end up with pods or coils that will never fit their kit. ## What Dotmod actually makes Dotmod is an American hardware brand established in 2013, with its design and customer service offices in San Diego, California. A Dotmod device is therefore one product drawn from a broad catalogue, and its family matters more than its model name. The catalogue falls into five families. dotAIO devices are all-in-ones that take a removable battery, dotPod devices are pod kits with a built-in battery, dotStick covers compact formats including a tube with a 510 connection, dotBox covers regulated and mechanical mods, and a range of tanks and rebuildable atomisers completes the line-up. Aluminium bodies, interchangeable parts and limited editions recur from one family to the next. ## The Dotmod families, from pod kit to mechanical mod As with the [Argus series from Voopoo](/uk/argus-vape-range/), the names overlap far more than the uses do. The first dividing line is the power source, built-in battery or removable cell, and the second is how much adjustment the device offers. ### dotAIO, the all-in-one with a removable battery The dotAIO is now in its third generation. The dotAIO V3 reaches 80 W in 0.1 W steps, runs on a single 18650 cell and shows its settings on a 0.96 inch colour display. It accepts accessories from the V1 and V2 as well as rebuildable bases from other makers, which makes it the most open family in the catalogue. The dotAMP, developed with BP Mods, follows the same all-in-one idea with a 2000 mAh built-in battery and 80 W, and it accepts dotAIO tanks and rebuildable bases. ### dotPod, the pod kits with a built-in battery The dotPod family gathers the simplest devices to pick up. The dotPod Go carries a 650 mAh battery and sets its own power between 16 and 22 W, in the spirit of a [small vape](/uk/small-vape-guide/). The dotPod Lite and dotPod Pro, both on 1000 mAh batteries, use 2 ml pods. The dotPod Max steps up to 60 W, with draw activation backed by a single button and a choice of pods with a built-in or replaceable coil. It now comes as the V1.5, Max Lite and Max Link, all rated at 2100 mAh, the Max Lite standing out with a transparent polycarbonate frame. ### dotStick, the 510 tube The dotStick Original takes an 18350 cell, or an 18650 with its extension tube, and its 510 connection accepts a 22 mm atomiser. Its 2 ml tank, filled through a spring-loaded port at the base, takes 0.4 or 1.0 ohm coils, with three power settings matched to the coil fitted. ### dotBox, from regulated box to mechanical mod The dotBox 220W V2 runs on two 18650 cells, delivers up to 220 W and has a dedicated lock switch. The dotBox Dual Mech sits among the mechanical mods in the catalogue, which means no electronic regulation of power, and that kind of device is only for people who understand Ohm's law and battery handling. ### Tanks and rebuildables The dotTank Max V2 takes dotCoils. The dotRBA X fits the dotAIO as well as Boro style devices, while the dotPod Max RBA turns the dotPod Max and Max Lite into a rebuildable pod. ## Which device suits which vaper Use comes first and the model name last. This table matches the main adult profiles with the family that fits them best. | Profile | Family | What makes the difference | |---|---|---| | Wants a simple pocket device | dotPod Go, dotPod Lite | Built-in battery, automatic power on the Go | | Wants a more powerful pod | dotPod Max and variants | 60 W, screen, two pod types | | First kit with room to grow | dotStick Original | Matched power settings, 510 connection | | Enjoys customising and rebuilding | dotAIO V3, dotAMP | 80 W, rebuildable bases, interchangeable parts on the V3 | | Experienced with external batteries | dotBox 220W V2, Dual Mech | Two 18650 cells and 220 W, or a mechanical mod | Our view is clear. For a first step into the brand, the dotPod Go or the dotStick Original keep the risk of a mismatch low, while the dotAIO V3 only shows its worth once you already know the draw you are after. ## Coils and pods, where compatibility stops This is where a quick read most often leads to the wrong order. dotCoils are single mesh coils of full brass construction, sold in 0.15, 0.3 and 0.6 ohm. The brand lists them for the dotAIO V2 and V3, the dotAMP, the dotTank Max, the dotPod Max and the dotStick Revo, with the 0.15 ohm value excluded on those last two. Other parts close the door. The coils made for the first dotAIO do not fit the V2, and the dotStick Original coils, in 0.4, 0.7 and 1.0 ohm, do not fit the dotStick Revo. The dotStick Original does, however, take SMOK Nord coils. Pods are no more universal. The dotPod Max pods are listed for the dotPod Max only, so the exact reference of your device, suffix included, remains the one reliable guide. ## What changes on a UK shelf Several Dotmod product pages are written for the American market and list tank or pod capacities above 2 ml. In the United Kingdom, a refillable tank, pod or cartridge is capped at 2 ml under the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016, so a compliant listing should show that figure. The same regulations cap nicotine e-liquid at 20 mg per ml and limit nicotine refill bottles to 10 ml, and nicotine vaping products must be notified to the MHRA before they can be sold. Some Dotmod references are already described at 2 ml, such as the dotStick Original tank, the dotPod Lite and Pro pods, and the TPD version of the Switch Nano. ## Authenticity and warranty before you buy Dotmod places a scratch-off security label on the side of its packaging, which reveals a QR code to scan or a code to enter on the verification page of its official site. A code that has already been checked several times triggers a counterfeit warning. The brand's published terms set out a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing, material and workmanship defects, but a separate 90-day policy whose heading covers dotPod products, Switch products and the dotStick Revo. Check which period applies to your model before you order. For a lifetime warranty claim, the brand asks for a receipt, a photo showing the serial number and the authenticity certificate. Keeping the box and that certificate is therefore anything but a formality. ## FAQ The questions that come up most often concern locking, batteries, the choice of e-liquid and what the warranty really covers. ### How do you unlock a Dotmod device? It depends on the model. The dotBox 220W V2 has a dedicated lock switch and the dotBox 100W a built-in device lock. For the pod kits and all-in-ones, the product pages do not spell out the button sequence, which is covered in the user manual the brand lists among the box contents. ### Are batteries included with Dotmod devices? Not always. The dotAIO V3 runs on an 18650 cell sold separately, the dotBox 220W V2 on two 18650 cells that are not included, and the dotStick Original is sold without a battery. The dotPod range and the dotAMP have their own built-in battery. ### Which e-liquid suits which coil? The coil resistance guides the choice. On the dotPod Max pods, the brand pairs 1.0 ohm with a tighter draw, 0.6 ohm with a balance of vapour and flavour, and 0.4 ohm with a more open draw. For the dotStick, it states that its 0.4 and 1.0 ohm coils work with freebase nicotine and nicotine salts alike, and the same logic applies to a [nicotine free vape](/uk/nicotine-free-vape/). ### What if the authenticity code is not recognised? The official site then shows a message saying the code is not in its system. The brand asks buyers to report a suspect product to customer service through a form that requests the place of purchase and up to five photos. It is best done before first use, since the warranty only covers authentic products. ### Is a second-hand Dotmod device covered by the warranty? No. The brand's terms exclude products transferred from the original retail purchaser to anyone else, including through auction sites, as well as products that cannot be verified as authentic. Batteries are excluded under both policies, and coils under the lifetime one, wherever the device was bought. ## Choosing a Dotmod device, family first The range looks crowded but follows a stable logic. Built-in batteries on the dotPod side, removable cells on the dotAIO and the dotStick Original, external cells or mechanical operation on the dotBox, and a coil ecosystem whose boundaries have to be checked one reference at a time. Choosing a **Dotmod** device comes down to placing your needs in one of those families, then checking three things, consumable compatibility, the 2 ml capacity of the UK version and the authenticity label. The rest is a matter of taste, and our other hardware guides compare how larger brands organise their ranges. ## Further reading - [Argus vape, making sense of the Voopoo range](/uk/argus-vape-range/) - [Small vape, choosing a genuinely discreet kit](/uk/small-vape-guide/) - [Nicotine free vape, how 0mg actually works](/uk/nicotine-free-vape/) Editorial content for adult readers only. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance, and nicotine vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a buying recommendation.