Automower®01/07/2024

How to update an Automower® robotic lawn mower

Husqvarna periodically releases new firmware for your Automower® robotic lawn mower. These updates not only address performance or security issues but also introduce new features.

By keeping your mower’s firmware up to date, you ensure its optimal performance and gain access to any new functionality Husqvarna releases.

What is firmware?
How to update your Automower® firmware
What if you don’t update the firmware?
Firmware updates for Automower® models that support FOTA

What is firmware?

Firmware is a form of software stored inside a product, such as an Automower® robotic lawn mower. It provides the instructions that allow the product to perform basic tasks, functions and communicate with other devices.

How to update your Automower® firmware

Update the firmware yourself with FOTA

Some Automower® models support Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) technology, which allows you to update the firmware yourself. When a new firmware update is available, you will receive a notification in the Automower® Connect app. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. For detailed instructions on using FOTA, refer to our guide: FOTA: How to update the software of Automower® yourself.

Visit the dealer for firmware updates

If your Automower® robotic lawn mower doesn't support FOTA, you'll need to take your mower to your local dealer for a firmware update.

What if you don’t update the firmware?

You can continue using the mower without updating the firmware, but you won’t have access to any new features or enhancements. However, if a firmware update includes a security patch and you have an Automower® model that supports FOTA, the update is mandatory and will be installed automatically.