How to enable GeoFence and GPS tracking on your Automower® robotic lawn mower

The GeoFence function allows you to track the movements of your Automower® robotic lawn mower using the Automower® Connect app, provided your mower model has Wi-Fi or mobile connectivity, or is equipped with an Automower® Connect kit.

• What is a GeoFence and how does it work?
• Activating GeoFence
• Storage recommendation
• Troubleshooting GeoFence

What is a GeoFence and how does it work?

GeoFence is a GPS-based theft protection system that acts as a virtual fence for your Automower® robotic lawn mower. It also allows you to track the mower’s movements for other purposes. For security reasons, you always need to enter the mower PIN code to enable or disable GeoFence or make any GeoFence-related changes.

GPS-tracking in the Automower® Connect app

• The Automower® icon on the map shows the mower’s position. When clicked, the pin shows the coordinates of the mower.
• The blue circle indicates the GeoFence radius (up to 500 metres). If you don’t see it, click the settings icon in the map view and toggle on the GeoFence radius button.
• The charging station icon shows the starting point of the mower.
• The position is specified with a precision of 10 meters, depending on the GPS strength signal and Google Maps accuracy.

What happens when the GeoFence alarm goes off?

If the GeoFence function is enabled and the mower moves outside of the GeoFence:

• An alarm will start.
• The mower will enter sleep mode or turn off (depending on model), but it will keep sending its position to Automower® Connect.
• The PIN code is needed to turn off the alarm and wake up the mower.
• You can follow the mower’s movements in the map view of the Automower® Connect app.
• The GeoFence function will continue sending the position to Automower® Connect for a long time.

Activating GeoFence

You can activate GeoFence and change its settings using the Automower® Connect app or the mower display, depending on your mower model.

Using the Automower® Connect app

1. Place your mower approximately in the centre of the work area.
2. Connect to your mower with Bluetooth.
3. Select More > Settings > Security > GeoFence in Automower® Connect.
4. Toggle the on/off button to enable or disable the GeoFence function.
5. Use the slide bar to set the radius.

You will now be notified by the Automower® Connect app when the mower moves outside the GeoFence and the status changes to Outside of GeoFence (if notifications are enabled).

Using the mower display

Enabling and disabling GeoFence

Applies to Automower® models with a display and GPS tracking.

1. Navigate to Accessories > Automower® Connect > GeoFence > Activate GeoFence.
2. Push the OK button.
3. Select or deselect Activate GeoFence and push the OK button.

Setting a centre point

1. Place your mower approximately in the centre of the work area.
2. Navigate to Accessories > Automower® Connect > GeoFence > New centre point on the mower display.
3. Push the OK button to set the centre position.

Setting the GeoFence sensitivity

1. Navigate to Accessories > Automower® Connect > GeoFence on the mower display.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the level of GeoFence sensitivity.
3. Push the BACK button.

Adding a phone number

If you add your phone number, you will get a text message (SMS) when the mower moves outside the GeoFence and the status changes to Outside of GeoFence. You can add up to three phone numbers. There is a maximum of 10 messages each month. The SMS function is only available on some models.

Adding a phone number is not mandatory for GeoFence to work. If you do not add a phone number, you will still be notified in the Automower® Connect app if the mower status is changed to Outside of GeoFence.

1. Navigate to Accessories > Automower Connect > Communication > Use SMS.
2. Push the OK button.
3. Navigate to Accessories > Automower Connect > Communication > SMS phone numbers.
4. Enter the telephone number, including the country code (e.g. +46701234567).
5. Push the BACK button.
6. Use the Test-SMS function to verify the specified telephone number.

When storing Automower®

When storing the robotic lawn mower for a long period, such as during the winter, we recommend turning off the main switch. Once turned off, the GeoFence function will not be active until the mower is turned on again. When you turn the mower on, you need to enter the PIN code.

Troubleshooting GeoFence issues

If the GeoFence alarm is triggered too easily

• Lower the GeoFence sensitivity or increase the GeoFence radius.
• Reset the centre point to ensure it is at the centre of the work area.

Error message: Alarm! Outside Geofence

The error message Alarm! Outside GeoFence typically appears when the Automower® robotic lawn mower is moved outside its designated GeoFence. To avoid triggering the alarm, remember to turn off the GeoFence before intentionally moving the product outside the work area.

For more detailed information on this error message and how to resolve it, please refer to our detailed article: Error Message - Alarm! Outside GeoFence.