Automower®2/21/2024

Troubleshooting cellular connection issues in Automower® robotic lawn mowers

While the cellular network tipically provides a stable connection to the Husqvarna Cloud and the Automower® Connect app, there may be instances where your robotic lawn mower gets disconnected from the Automower® Connect app.

What happens when the mower is disconnected from the cellular network?

When the mower is disconnected from the cellular network:

  • The mower continues mowing the lawn as normal, according to the schedule.
  • The mower cannot communicate with the Husqvarna Cloud using the cellular network.
  • You can send commands using smart home services, such as Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT, but the mower will not be able to receive or follow the commands. Commands sent when the mower is disconnected are not saved for later.
  • You can control the mower using the Automower® Connect app if you are connected to your mower via Bluetooth and are within 30 meters / 100 ft. of the mower.
  • The mower will automatically reconnect to the Husqvarna Cloud as soon as it receives a network signal. Then, you can control the mower as usual with the Automower® Connect app and smart home services. The dashboard in the Automower® Connect will display when your mower is connected.
  • If the mower was disconnected after a stop or pause command, press START on the mower to restart operation and make it reconnect.
  • An Automower® model that communicates with the Husqvarna Cloud using both cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity will automatically switch to a Wi-Fi connection if there is no cellular signal, and you can control the mower as normal. It will not appear as disconnected when there is no cellular signal.

Why is my mower disconnected?

There are several possible reasons why your mower may disconnect from the cellular network. These include temporary network issues, poor coverage in your area, loss of internet connection on your mobile device, or a change in settings.

For some models, if operation is not restarted within a certain time after someone pressed the STOP button or the mower was paused, the status of your mower will change to Stopped – Disconnected or Paused – Disconnected to save battery. This is normal behavior. The time period before disconnecting varies between 25 minutes and 5 hours depending on battery level. When this happens, press START on the mower to restart operation and make it reconnect. Note that the product normally does not stop or pause because it is disconnected. Instead, it gets disconnected because it has been paused or stopped.

Troubleshooting a cellular network connection

In many cases, a simple restart of the mower or your mobile device is enough, but if the problem persists, you may need to do some troubleshooting. The solutions vary depending on Automower® model, the status or settings of the mower or your mobile device, the coverage of the cellular network, and so on.

The easiest way to troubleshoot the issue is using our product assistant. It will guide you to a step-by-step solution based on your specific conditions.

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If you prefer not to use the product assistant, check out the information below.

Basic troubleshooting steps

  1. Restart the mower: Set the product to OFF and then to ON.
  2. Restart your phone.
  3. Restart the Automower® Connect app. iOS | Android
  4. Update the Automower® Connect app: Make sure that you have the latest version of the app. App Store | Google Play
  5. Check your phone's internet connection: Make sure that your phone has an internet connection.
  6. Check the mower's network coverage: Check the network icon on the mower display. If the coverage is always bad, you may want to contact your Husqvarna dealer to help you change to another network provider (additional cost will apply).
  7. Check for temporary cellular network issues: If the network is down in your area, the status of your mower will be set to Disconnected. Wait until the network issues are resolved to connect to your mower again.
  8. Update the mower's firmware: For models that support FOTA, if a new firmware is available, make sure that you have installed it. Check the Automower® Connect app for update notifications.

Restarting the Automower® Connect Module

If the above steps do not work, try restarting the Automower® Connect module. This can be done using the mower display or the Automower® Connect app, depending on which Automower® model you have. Note that it may take some time for the mower to establish a connection to the Husqvarna Cloud after a restart.

Restarting the Automower® Connect Module using the Automower® Connect App

  1. Make sure that you are within Bluetooth range and connected to your mower using Bluetooth.
  2. Select Settings in the Automower® Connect app and tap Automower® Connect.
  3. Turn off the Automower® Connect module by disabling the Automower® Connect option.
  4. Wait 5 minutes.
  5. Restart the Automower® Connect module by enabling the Automower® Connect option.

Restarting the Automower® Connect Module using the Mower Display

  1. Navigate to Accessories > Automower® Connect.
  2. Turn off the Automower® Connect module by disabling the Automower® Connect option.
  3. Wait 5 minutes.
  4. Restart the Automower® Connect module by enabling the Automower® Connect option.

Completing the Pairing Process

The below information applies to the following Automower® models:

  • Automower® 405X
  • Automower® 410XE NERA
  • Automower® 415X
  • Automower® 430X NERA
  • Automower® 435X AWD
  • Automower® 450X NERA
  • Automower® 450X EPOS™
  • Automower® 450XH EPOS™
  • Automower® 535 AWD
  • Automower® 550 EPOS™
  • Automower® 550H EPOS™

If you get outside of the Bluetooth range of your mower when you are connected using Bluetooth, your mower will switch automatically to a cellular network connection. If your mower is not paired to Automower® Connect and the Husqvarna Cloud using the cellular network, it will appear as Disconnected when you are outside of Bluetooth range of your mower. Then you need to initiate a new pairing.

To verify if your mower is paired using the cellular network, do one of the following:

  • Select Settings in the Automower® Connect app and tap Automower® Connect. If it says Disconnected, your mower is not paired using the cellular network.
  • Log in to the Automower® Connect app using another device. If your mower does not appear under My Mowers on the other device, your mower is not connected using the cellular network.

Pairing your mower to Automower® Connect using the cellular network

  1. Make sure that you are within Bluetooth range and connect to your mower using Bluetooth.
  2. Select Settings in the Automower® Connect app and tap Automower® Connect.
  3. Tap Initiate new pairing to start a new pairing process and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Is the connection still not working?

If you have tried the above measures and the connection is still not working, contact your local Husqvarna dealer.

More information

For personalized assistance with your Automower® robotic lawn mower, contact your local Husqvarna dealer.

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