FAQ

How does a robot mower handle more than one area (front/back garden or a path between lawns)?

Without a perimeter wire (RTK robot mower): From within the manufacturer’s app, you’ll map the perimeter of each area/zone and route (where necessary) the robot’s path to the zone from its charging station. With a perimeter wire: Firstly you need to ensure that you buy a robot mower that can cover the total area you […]

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How do you make sure that a robot mower does not mow the flowers?

Robot mowers without a perimeter wire: The easiest and most sure-fire way is create a “no-go” (manufacturers call this different things) from within the mapping software in app. Robot mowers with advanced cameras will also assist with avoidance, however it is advisable to map around flowers such as spring bulbs and flower beds to ensure

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Can I still create stripes in the lawn with a robot lawn mower?

Not for most robot lawn mowers. Stripes are created by the rollers on the back of mowers.  Robot mowers don’t have rollers and don’t cut in parallel lines except mowers which use the GPS RTK system.  These mowers will give the appearance of stripes but they are not comparable to the quintessentially British lawn look. Most

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Does a robot mower need power all the time, or can I charge it up and put it out?

All robot mowers need a permanent power source (all except the Ambrogio L60 Elite & Elite S+).  They normally come with a transformer to plug into a 13A mains socket and a low voltage (normally around 20v) to connect the transformer to the base station. We would recommend putting the transformer inside (i.e. in the dry) and then

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