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37 real-world robotic mower question themes.

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Husqvarna · 435X AWD

Mower scraped under a parked vehicle and now keeps reporting a collision error. What should I check?

Stop and isolate the mower, then inspect the body/cover and collision-sensor movement for anything jammed, displaced or damaged. Restart only after the body moves freely. If the collision warning persists with no obstruc

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Husqvarna · General wired Automower

How long can the guide loop and boundary wire be, and what happens if the installation is very large?

Keep the installation within the model/manual limits. Husqvarna currently states a maximum total loop-wire length of 800 m for Support by Wire installations; older/model-specific guide-loop limits can differ, so check th

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Husqvarna · Wire-free / EPOS models

Do wire-free Husqvarna Automowers work where large trees block the sky?

They can work in partly obstructed gardens, but reliable satellite positioning still matters. Keep the docking point in good satellite view and use EPOS Support by Wire where a supported model has weak-signal lawn areas.

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Husqvarna · 450X

I replaced both 450X batteries with genuine batteries. What should I check if performance is still wrong?

Confirm both batteries are the correct variants for the mower article number, fully charge the mower, and compare runtime with its normal history. If the mower still reports abnormal battery behaviour, have battery diagn

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Husqvarna · General wired Automower

How should I route the boundary wire and guide wire around a complicated property?

Start with the exact installation manual for the mower. Keep boundary clearances from walls, slopes and obstacles, create islands in the correct direction, and route the guide wire so the mower has a clear corridor back

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Husqvarna · General wired Automower

What is the minimum distance between two boundary wires when a guide wire runs through the middle?

The exact minimum is installation- and model-specific. Do not guess: use the model's installation manual and required corridor clearances. If a passage is too narrow, the mower can struggle to navigate or damage the lawn

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Husqvarna · EPOS models

How can I improve EPOS signal or reliability when the mower loses EPOS?

First improve sky view at the docking point/reference setup and update mower firmware. For compatible models, Husqvarna's Support by Wire can cover weak-satellite areas inside existing virtual boundaries, but it does not

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Husqvarna · 405X

After a firmware update my 405X developed docking and battery-related problems. What should I do?

Record the firmware version and exact errors, check station power/contacts and docking path, and avoid replacing more parts until the fault is isolated. If the problem began immediately after an update and persists after

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Husqvarna · 430X / 430XH

Where can I get a charging-station PCB, and how do I know the board is actually faulty?

Use the charging-station LED before condemning the PCB. A solid red LED can indicate a power-supply or charging-station-board failure; no light points first to outlet, power supply or low-voltage cable. Husqvarna recomme

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Husqvarna · NERA / EPOS

What is the difference between NERA and NERA with EPOS?

NERA identifies the mower platform/generation; EPOS is Husqvarna's satellite-based virtual-boundary system used with compatible NERA models. A NERA mower may be configured with physical wire or, where supported and equip

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Husqvarna / Kress · General

Should I buy a Kress or Husqvarna robotic mower?

Choose around the site rather than brand alone: lawn size, tree/building satellite blockage, slopes, narrow passages, local dealer support, wire vs wire-free preference, and service access. Husqvarna offers physical-wire

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Husqvarna · Aspire R4

Is an Aspire R4 suitable for roughly 450 m² of thick grass cut high?

Check both area capacity and cutting-height range against the lawn. Dense, high-cut turf increases load, so the mower should not be selected on area alone. Confirm the exact R4 cutting-height specification and gradually

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Segway Navimow · i-series / H-series

The mower and station stay on a solid red light. What does that mean?

On Navimow H1, Segway says a red charging-station light means no communication between mower and station. Make sure the mower is powered on and properly docked. If the red light remains while correctly connected, contact

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Segway Navimow · i105E

Can the i105E shut down completely after it finishes mowing and is fully charged?

Normal parked/standby behaviour is controlled by the mower's firmware and power-management design; users should not force power-off routines that conflict with scheduled operation. Use the current i-series manual/app beh

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Segway Navimow · i105E

Since an update my i105 no longer mows straight lines. What should I do?

Check for a newer firmware/app release, confirm the map and positioning are healthy, and test a fresh task in an open area. If the behaviour started directly after an update and remains repeatable, report the firmware ve

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Mammotion · LUBA 2

I'm getting ready to buy a LUBA 2. How do I know if my garden is suitable?

Check satellite/RTK conditions before purchase. Mammotion recommends good open-sky view for both mower and RTK station, and advises extra care around tall walls, trees and narrow lanes. Use the app/signal checks and map

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Mammotion · LUBA 2 (2025)

How can I make LUBA 2 start mowing from the lawn boundary?

Use the task/perimeter settings available for the installed firmware. Mammotion firmware has added and refined perimeter/no-go-zone border mowing options over time, so first update firmware and check Task Settings rather

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Mammotion · YUKA mini

Why does the mower avoid the mapped edge during perimeter mowing?

Check obstacle-avoidance and boundary settings, then update firmware. Mammotion release notes show ongoing changes to perimeter mowing, map-border accuracy and obstacle behaviour, so an edge offset can be software/settin

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Mammotion · LUBA 2

Can I remotely drive a LUBA to another location through Wi-Fi/Bluetooth hardware?

Use only Mammotion-supported remote-control/app functions. Third-party hubs may not provide the safety, authentication or range behaviour expected by the mower. For moving between disconnected areas, use supported channe

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Mammotion · LUBA mini 800 AWD

What battery life should I expect from a LUBA mini 800 AWD?

Runtime varies with grass height, slope, temperature, cutting load and route efficiency. Use the mower's own task history as the baseline and investigate a sharp decline rather than comparing a single cycle with another

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Mammotion · YUKA mini 600

How long does a YUKA mini 600 actually mow before returning to charge?

Real mowing time depends on terrain, grass load, pattern, turns and battery condition. Compare repeated cycles on the same lawn and look for abnormal decline. Treat advertised capacity/range as planning information, not

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Mammotion · LUBA / YUKA

Can I limit charging below 100% to preserve battery health?

Use only charging-limit or smart-charging controls actually exposed in the Mammotion app/firmware. Mammotion has added preferred recharge/return-to-work and Smart Charging features on newer firmware, so availability depe

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Mammotion · LUBA

Is a flashing green charging-station light normal when the robot is fully charged?

LED meanings are model-specific. If charging and scheduled operation are normal, first check the current LUBA manual/support page before treating a flashing light as a fault. If charging, docking or communications are al

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Mammotion · LUBA mini 1500

How should I map multiple mowing areas and connect them?

Use the app's mapped work areas plus supported channels/routes between them. Current Mammotion firmware supports separate-lawn mapping and channel/no-go-zone editing on supported models; update first, then create safe ro

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Worx · Landroid Vision

My Landroid only runs for 15–20 minutes before showing low battery. What should I check?

Fully charge the battery, clean/check charging contacts, verify the correct battery pack is fitted, and compare runtime in light mowing conditions. If runtime remains dramatically below its previous normal level, battery

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Kress · RTKn

My RTK mower cuts the perimeter but not the actual lawn. What should I check?

Confirm that the work area is correctly mapped/assigned and that the mower has positioning/data connectivity. Kress RTKn depends on satellite positioning plus correction data; if mapping is correct but the task never ent

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Kress · Mission / RTKn

How do I update Kress mower firmware through USB?

Use the firmware-update method specified for the exact Mission model and manual. Do not use an arbitrary firmware file: model families differ. If the app/manual does not provide a USB procedure for that mower, contact Kr

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Kress · RTKn

After a firmware update the mower goes out of bounds in one place. What should I do?

First document the exact location, firmware version and whether positioning is obstructed there. Kress RTKn can use dead reckoning during temporary satellite obstruction, but repeated boundary deviation after an update s

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Kress · Wired Mission

I'm about to buy a wired Kress. What should I consider before choosing it?

Check lawn size, narrow passages, slopes, wire-installation complexity, local dealer support and whether you prefer a physical-wire system or Kress RTKn. A wired model can be a good fit where satellite positioning is dif

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Kress · General

Which Kress robot mower model should I buy?

Match the mower to lawn area, slope, obstacle complexity and connectivity. Kress currently offers wired Mission, RTKn and EyePilot/RTKn families with different capacities and features. Choose with headroom rather than se

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STIHL · iMOW 422

I replaced the battery after winter hibernation. How can I avoid another battery problem?

Before long storage, fully charge the iMOW battery, clean the mower and store it dry and frost-protected. STIHL warns that insufficient charge during storage can lead to deep discharge. Recommission by reconnecting the d

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STIHL / Mammotion · iMOW EVO 7 / LUBA 2 5000X

For about 3,000 m², should I choose a LUBA 2 5000X or STIHL iMOW EVO 7?

Compare terrain, satellite visibility, slope, dealer network and service preference. LUBA uses RTK/vision mapping and needs suitable positioning conditions; iMOW has a strong dealer/service ecosystem and model-specific w

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GARDENA · SILENO city / minimo

What is the difference between GARDENA SILENO city and SILENO minimo?

Both are physical-wire robotic mower families, but capacities/features vary by exact model. GARDENA publishes separate installation guidance for minimo and city/life, including boundary and guide-wire setup. Compare lawn

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Ambrogio · General

What do the charging-station light colours mean while the robot is at the base?

LED meanings differ by Ambrogio model, so use the exact model manual before diagnosing by colour alone. If the mower does not charge or the light changes unexpectedly, first verify station power, clean contacts and corre

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Ecovacs · GOAT A1600 RTK

My GOAT A1600 RTK loses Wi-Fi every time it docks. What should I check?

Check Wi-Fi signal strength at the charging station, router band/compatibility, app/firmware updates and whether the mower reconnects when moved away from the dock. If the failure is consistently tied to docking with str

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Dreame · A2

Can I place the charging station on a sidewalk or area beside the lawn?

Use the charging-station placement clearances in the A2 manual and make sure the mower has a safe mapped route between the dock and mowing area. A hard surface beside the lawn can work only if placement, approach path an

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General wire-free · Various

I need a robot mower for about 1.5 acres without boundary wires and would like smart-home integration. What should I look for?

Start with area capacity and positioning suitability, then integration. RTK/GNSS systems need reliable correction data and enough sky view; vision/LiDAR systems have different site constraints. Treat Home Assistant integ

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