Question 1

What is a robot lawn mower?

Accepted Answer

The simplest way to describe a robot lawn mower is that it is an autonomous robot that runs on rechargeable batteries that can mow your lawn on its own. All it takes is a little bit of programming, and the robotic lawn mower will automatically and periodically do the rest of the hard work for you.

Question 2

How often should I use a robotic lawn mower?

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How often you use your robotic lawn mower will depend on many factors. The first one is the type of grass you have and the height you prefer your grass to be. Keep in mind that some types of grass grow faster than others, and all grasses will most definitely grow a little faster over the warmer months of the year. You can program a schedule into your mower, and it will automatically set out to work accordingly, but many mowers also come with an override feature so you can get it working if your grass needs an earlier mowing. Some manufacturers recommend allowing your mower to do its job everyday as this will keep your grass at a consistent height making it easier to maintain and looking pristine every day of the week.

Question 3

Can I use a robot lawn mower while it rains?

Accepted Answer

Some robot mowers work perfectly well in all weather conditions, including rain. This is a must-have feature if you live in an area known for its frequent showers. Fortunately, even if your mower isn't compatible for wet weather mowing, it should still come with a sensor that will send it back to its base when it detects rain. The convenience of this is that either way, you don't necessarily need to sit around at home to keep an eye on your mower.

Question 4

Do I need to buy any accessories for my robotic mower?

Accepted Answer

Some makes and models of robotic mowers come with everything you need to set up and install your mower and get it working immediately. Other mowers require some accessories to be purchased such as the perimeter wire and staples. Check the specifications to see what accessories will be necessary to purchase before you decide which mower you want to buy.

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Question 5

Can I control robot lawn mower remotely?

Accepted Answer

Smart technology is everywhere these days. We can operate and control so many of our modern conveniences using our smartphones like the heating in our homes or opening garage doors before we get home. Some brands and models of robotic mowers also take advantage of this technology so you can control your mower remotely with the use of your smartphone. This can be a particularly useful feature if you are at work, on vacation, or simply not at home while your mower is in operation.

Question 6

How long do robotic lawn mower batteries last?

Accepted Answer

Once the robotic lawn mower batteries are fully charged they should be able to mow your lawn for anything from 40 to 90 minutes. Some models may even have a longer mowing time. This, of course, depends on the mower you have, the type of grass you have, and how level your grounds are. In terms of the life expectancy of the batteries, they average about 2 years. The factors that determine the battery's life are the size and type of yard you have, frequency of use, and the type of mower you own.

Question 7

Does a robot recognise obstacles and objects on the lawn?

Accepted Answer

Most of the newer robot mowers have sensors that recognize or detect obstacles and objects on the lawn including flower beds and will, in most cases, simply go around them. However, some smaller objects, like small branches or fruit from trees, etc., may not be detected and the mower will simply mow over them. While this is not a problem for the mower, if you have harder objects like branches or pine cones that frequently fall on your lawn, it's a good idea to rake them up and remove them before the mower is in motion. Again, it's not such a big problem for the mower, but it could result in you needing to change the blades with a little more frequency.

Question 8

If I don't have a fence, how will a robotic lawn mower know where the borders of my yard are?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the make and model of your mower, it will either come with GPS technology that will be programmed into your mower so it "knows" when to stop at your property's boundary or, your mower will come with a perimeter wire you need to lay around the are you want to mow which will send a signal to your mower to not go any further. If you decide to share your robot mower with a neighbor or family member, keep in mind that you will need to change the coordinates if you have a mower with GPS, but it's a lot more complicated and inconvenient if your mower uses a perimeter wire to control its movement.

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