Husqvarna Automower® virtual boundary installation guide

Step 1. Ensure you have everything you need

Before starting the installation of your robotic mower with the Husqvarna EPOS™ plug-in and reference station, ensure you have everything you need:

Three different packages containing

1. The robotic mower
2. The Husqvarna EPOS™ plug-in
3. The EPOS™ RS1 reference station

Before you can start mowing, the mower must be charged and updated with the latest firmware. Therefore, make sure you are close to a power outlet. If you have a 310E NERA or 320 NERA, you need to be close to Wi-Fi as those models do not have cellular connectivity. You also need a Torx T20 screwdriver in order to install the EPOS™ plug-in on the mower.

Step 2. Download the Automower® Connect app

Download the Automower® Connect app from AppStore or GooglePlay. Once downloaded, sign up and create a Husqvarna account.

Step 3. Assemble the charging station The charging station arrives in two pieces that need to be assembled.

1. Open the hatch and attach the head of the charging station.
2. Connect the charging cable to the power supply cable and thread it through from the back of the charging station.
3. Put the rubber grommet into position and then connect one cable to the charging station and connect the other to the charging cable.
4. Close the hatch and plug in the power supply cable to a power outlet. When done correctly the charging station flashes blue. If it gives off red flashes make sure all the cables are connected thoroughly.

Step 4. Charge and start the mower

Place the mower in the charging station. The mower will turn on automatically and start charging. 

Step 5. Pair the mower with the app

Press the jog wheel if the mower is in standby mode (PIN code 1234) and follow the instructions in the app. You will be able to see in the app that the mower is charging. If you have a 310E NERA or 320 NERA, make sure you don't skip Wi-Fi in this step. Also, don't skip cloud pairing in the app (this applies to all Automower® models)

NOTE: If you’ve already mounted the plug-in at this step, it might not pair. Turn off the mower and disconnect the plug-in cable from the mower. Leave it disconnected, turn on the mower and try pairing again.

Step 6. Attach the EPOS™ plug-in

1. Turn off the mower
2. Carefully pull the top cover on the mower upwards and remove it
3. Loosen the screws with the Torx T20 screwdriver and remove the plastic cover
4. Remove the plastic waterproof cover on the cable from the mower and connect the EPOS™ plug-in cord
5. Use the same screws to mount the EPOS™ plug-in
6. Attach the top cover on the mower
7. Turn on the mower

A firmware update will start and can take a while (sometimes up to an hour). This step doesn't require running the app or having your phone near the mower. In the meantime, you can proceed with the next step and place the reference station.

Step 7. Set up the reference station

Locate the best place for the reference station, with a clear sky view and preferably near a power outlet. The reference station is weatherproof and can be left outside all year round. It is important that it stays in a fixed position once the virtual boundaries are created, so it is not advised to mount it on a flagpole. The mower does not require to be in line of sight with the reference station to be able to mow. Once you have located the best placement, mount the reference station and connect it to a power outlet. The reference station will need some time to connect to the satellites. This can take up to 15 minutes and a steady green light on the reference station will indicate that the process is done. Now it is ready to pair with your mower. Follow the EPOS setup support in Automower® Connect app.

Step 8. Place the charging station

1. If you haven't already, now is the time to locate the best place for the charging station, preferably near a power outlet. The station needs to be placed so that the docking point can be positioned in an open area with a clear sky view (not under trees or a roof). The docking point is a virtual point, usually positioned 1-2 meters in front of the charging station, that lets your mower know where the charging station is. Note that only the docking point needs a clear sky view, not the charging station itself. Connect the charging station to a 100-240 V wall socket.
2. Go into the app and let your mower find a docking point in front of the charging station. The app will offer guidance in the setup of your installation.

Step 9. Create the virtual boundaries

Note that the waypoints will be dropped in the front left corner of the mower. The boundaries should not be placed close to tree trunks if the crown wider than 4 meters. Satellite coverage will change during the year as the trees lose their leaves or grow.

1. To create the virtual boundaries, go to the map section of the app and select ‘Add’ > ‘Work area’. Use the appDrive feature to remote steer the mower clockwise around the lawn. As you drive the mower, drop points at corners or turns to create the boundary. The important thing is where you set the waypoints, not how you travel between them. Once you have created the boundary you can edit the points in the map view of the app.
2. For personalised zone management you can create stay-out zones to prevent the mower from going in certain areas. These can be created in the map section of the app, by selecting ‘Add’ > ‘Stay-out zone'. You then remote steer the mower anti-clockwise around the area to create a stay-out zone. Press DONE to connect the last point to the first.
3. If your charging station is placed outside of the work area, you need to create a transport path to guide the mower from the work area to the charging station's docking point. These are created in the map section of the app by selecting 'Add’ > ‘Transport path'. Ensure that the starting point of the transport path is at least 1 m inside the work area. If you have multiple work areas, each work area must have its own transport path to the charging station.

Step 10. Set a schedule in the app and start mowing

Now, you are ready to start mowing your lawn with the possibility to set a schedule for convenient, regular mowing. The app will provide additional tips and information to help you optimise your mower, saving you time and helping you achieve the perfect lawn 24/7.