All the Robotic Lawn Mowers we sell are completely wireless and work off an internet connection, GPS and Bluetooth communication. All these features can be controlled via an app on your smartphone. In short, once the mower is set up and maps are created, it will mow the yard autonomously without any human interaction.
All operations can be done from a free app on your smartphone. This is extremely convenient. Initially, you will drive the mower around the yard via a controller within the phone app to create the yard maps, then you will set up tasks to mow these mapped areas, and away you go.
The Luba Robotic Lawn Mower models are designed to tackle a greater inclined terrain as they are 4WD (4 wheel drive). The Luba Robotic Lawn Mower models can mow an incline of up to 38 degrees. Our other Robotic Lawn Mower models are 2WD (2 wheel drive) and can still handle a degree of slope, 22 & 24 degrees.
To know what size mower you need, you need to know the total area of your yard or the areas of your yard that you want the Robotic Lawn Mower to mow. If you don’t know, measure your area. We have an Area Calculator on our website that can assist with this.
For example, you have a flat rectangular yard which is a total area of 800m2. A great mower for this situation would be the YUKA 1000 or the LUBA 2 1000X, because they handle up to 1,000m2.
If your area has numerous trees and other permanent obstacles creating complexities, chat to our staff to see which mower is right for you.
The price of a Robotic Lawn Mower varies depending on the brand & model you choose. The price variations of models within a certain brand are the result of the capabilities of the mower. Typically, the smaller the square metre coverage of a mower, the lower the price.
Yes! You absolutely can. We have numerous Robotic Lawn Mower models available to trial. Please click here for more information.
Absolutely! We have a Turf Display Area open to the public Monday-Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm, where you can see a Robotic Lawn Mower in action. We also have lots of information on our website about these mowers. Click here to read more.
Setting up the mower is very straightforward. All you need is a smartphone, some power points & a good WIFI connection. No strenuous physical labour is required, and given the straightforward instructions can be completed anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the complexity of the area.
Most Robotic Lawn Mowers, with the exception of Kress, are designed for self-installation. It is good for the owner to do the set-up themselves, as you can completely understand how it works. If you do have trouble, we’re more than happy to help and potentially make a site visit depending on the location. However, additional fees may apply. (Note, we will need to set up Kress Robotic Lawn Mowers onsite. A small additional charge will apply).
The mowing heights are different for each brand or Robotic Lawn Mower. However, most models mow between 20mm – 100mm. Click here to access our Robotic Lawn Mower Comparison Tool for assistance.
Some of the latest models have edging capabilities, which are based on your lawn and edge of the lawn being the same height and the mower will simply run over the boundary, if you have a physical boundary at the edge of your lawn, manual edging is still needed.
If you are better suited to a Robotic Lawn Mower model that doesn’t have this capability, this isn’t a problem as we have a plant growth regulator product such as Primo Maxx or Amigo. You simply spray this PGR on your edges, which slows down the growth of the grass, reducing the number of times you need to do your edges without discolouring them! Read more or purchase the Plant Growth Regulator, Amigo.
Yes, but a lot less if you apply a PGR like Amigo or Primo Maxx. Amigo and Primo Maxx are products you spray on your edges that slow the vertical growth of your lawn while strengthening the root system. In short, this is a great product that will significantly reduce the amount of whipper snipping you need to do. Plus, it doesn’t change the colour of your lawn.
Changing the blades depends on the thickness and size of your area. However, on average, blades need to be changed every 1 to 3 months.
With every change of season (so only 4 times a year), we recommend giving your mower a once-over cleaning and just checking everything is in working order. This will also support its mowing capabilities.
The Robotic Lawn Mowers will have a feature of ‘obstacle avoidance’, which means that anything above ground level that is visually different from grass, the mower will avoid. From the app, you can adjust the sensitivity of this feature.
If kids or dogs leave toys on your lawn area, the obstacle avoidance feature will ensure the mower avoids these objects. However, keep in mind that this also means that the grass around the object will also be avoided. We recommend removing toys & objects where possible. If the toys lie low in the yard (below the mowing height), the mower can get caught on them and cause damage to the blades.
The amount of tree coverage you have will impact how accurate the connection is between the Robotic Lawn Mower and the satellite. If there is a large tree canopy, you can purchase a SIM card which boosts connectivity for your mower to enable a more sufficient performance. However, for complex sites like this (many trees), our try-before-you-buy service is a great option.
One of the steps when first setting up your Robotic Lawn Mower is to map the working area. To map the working area, you manually control the mower using your app on your smartphone and a Bluetooth connection to the mower. This is a very quick step that involves no physical, strenuous labour and is very easy to perform. By walking & mapping the perimeter of your workable area (the lawn), you’re setting a boundary for the mower to stay & mow inside. This data is then stored. Once the boundary is mapped, you will need to control the mower around any obstacles (no-go zones) such as trees or playgrounds. If there are multiple lawn areas, you will need to create/map designated pathways so the mower can access each zone (area).
When you map out the yard area in the setup process, this creates an invisible boundary that is permanently mapped via GPS and kept accurate with the help of the RTK station, enabling it to communicate with the mower when it reaches the boundary, so the mower knows to stop and turn around. Once the mower has completed mowing the mapped area, it will finish the task and return to the charge station.
Yes, it will. Ideally, you want a good WIFI connection at the Charge Station and where the RTK is, which allows for software updates to happen as the mower rests.
The internet connection requirement is mostly for updates & the initial set-up of the Robotic Lawn Mower. The mowers will actually work without an internet connection if set up happens via a WIFI hotspot. However, for best results, we recommend a WIFI connection at the Charge Station and where the RTK is mounted.
If there is no internet/SIM Card connection or Bluetooth, you cannot remotely start the mower unless a plan is already set up for that day and time.
Yes! They can. However, if you do not want the mower to operate in the rain, you can turn on a setting that will stop the mower from working in the rain, which is particularly useful if you do not live at the property. This “no-mow in the rain” setting is governed by a rain sensor on the mower.
If you live on-site where the mower is, we generally recommend turning the sensor off as it is susceptible to stopping on heavy dew or light rain when mowing is acceptable.
Depending on the brand of Robotic Lawn Mower, there are slight variations; however, for the most part, they drive and/or reverse into the charge station. Both the Robotic Lawn Mower & the Charge Station have metal points where they connect to each other. There is then a transfer of power into the lithium-iron batteries within the mower, which recharges the mower.
This is different for each model. Please visit our Robotic Lawn Mower page where we list these specifications for each mower.
Yes, you can, but keep in mind that with each relocation of the RTK Station, the maps will be lost, meaning you will have to re-map the area each time you move the mower from property to property, so whilst it is possible, it is strongly not recommended.
Lots! Each model will vary; however, some models can have up to 60 different zones mapped out. This is extremely handy for a complex-shaped backyard.
During the set-up & mapping of your Robotic Lawn Mower, you simply create a channel between zones (working areas) to tell the mower how to get from each zone.
If you are working on a slope, you should always lay turf across the slope, rather than down.
Start laying turf on a straight edge at the furthest point to your access and lay back towards the exit, so you are not working over fresh turf. Lay turf in a brickwork pattern, butting edges together. For more information on laying turf, read our How to Lay Turf guide.
Ideally, we recommend having a mower for each section (multiple mowers on one property) to avoid the manual task of carrying up and down stairs. Naturally, the mower cannot travel downstairs itself so you would have to physically lift and move the mower if stairs are involved. This will result in the mowing being locked, which is a helpful safety feature. But you will be able to unlock the mower by simply pressing two buttons. But again, manually moving the one mower to different area of your yard is not recommended.
Robotic Lawn Mowers are well-equipped to handle unusually shaped yards thanks to their advanced wheel design and exceptional turning capabilities. Their precise steering control allows them to navigate tight corners and curves with ease. A standout feature is the ability to set ‘No Go Zones’, allowing users to designate specific areas, such as garden beds, trees, or obstacles, that the mower should avoid. This ensures your lawn is neatly maintained while sensitive areas remain untouched.
Yes! You can, of course, have symmetrical checkers and lines in your lawn, but also, for more fun, you can elect to make novelty shapes in your lawn, like stars, etc.
No, you can purchase an accessory for the mower called a garage to protect the mower further; however, these mowers are designed to be outside as they are water resistant and more importantly, they need good clearance with the satellites in the sky and RTK. Moving the charging station indoors or under trees can cause interference when leaving or entering the charging station.
Everything required to set up your mower is included. Please note, if you wish to mount your RTK on your roof, for example, this is an extra accessory as it isn’t a standard.
A Robotic Lawn Mower does not come with a sweeper (catcher). All robotic lawn mowers are designed to maintain a lawn at a certain height and doing so negates the need for clippings to be collected as a Robotic Lawn Mower usually covers the lawn area 2-3 times a week, the amount of the blade being removed in each mow is so small that no bulk amounts are left behind.
However, if you would like the clippings collected, you can purchase an added accessory that fits the YUKA Robotic Lawn Mowers. You simply choose a spot for the clippings to be emptied, and when the mower gets full, it will automatically take it to this spot and continue mowing.
Yes! Just ensure the grass isn’t over 100mm in length; otherwise, the wet clippings may become an issue. If you have a poor drainage yard with often soft, damp soil, we recommend a 4-wheel drive mower such as the Luba models to help get through the soft ground.
Yes, the mower will avoid pets, e.g., a dog, as it will see it in its 360-vision, ensuring it does not come in contact.
Yes, you can repeat weekly tasks, including days and times. For example, you can schedule your mower to mow three times a week; on Monday, mowing commences at 1pm, on Wednesday 10am and on Saturday 3pm. Once you have set up a mowing schedule to work around your lifestyle, you don’t have to do anything as the schedule is stored, and no action is needed by the owner. Scheduling can also be modified at any time.
Yes, if the mower is lifted or moved out of the area (offline), the owner is notified. However, each brand has different levels of theft protection. Some mowers are inbuilt, and some we recommend purchasing a tracker to mount inside the mower, such as an Apple Air Tag.
Yes, the Robotic Lawn Mowers will stop completely when lifted or greatly tilted. Meaning that all operations stop and the mower is locked until you unlock the mower. The mowers need to be manually unlocked on the mower itself to start again. This is to prevent the mower from remotely starting without physically checking to ensure it’s safe to do so.
The amount of noise a Robotic Lawn Mower makes is very minimal, especially compared to a normal push mower or ride-on mower. They make a light humming sound, rather than your traditional loud and distinctive push or ride-on mowers. We have one operating in our turf display area, you’re welcome to check it out and hear for yourself!
Our robotic mowers can run at night, as you can enable night mode. This means you can wake up to a freshly mowed lawn while you have been sleeping!
Yes, there is a warranty for mowers; however, the length of time changes within brands and components. The amount of coverage depends on the individual circumstances. Please click here for more detailed descriptions.