LawnMaster VBRM16 OcuMow™ Drop and Mow Robot Lawnmower with MX 24V 4.0Ah lithium battery and fast charger. No Boundary Wire, App or Outdoor Power Socket needed. For small to medium lawns up to 100m2.

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For people who want a robot mower that is lightweight (6.6kg) and easy to store, the LawnMaster VBRM16 makes an excellent choice as it’s so compact. What’s more, it comes with a carry handle so moving it around is even easier. READ NEXT: Best lawn mower for a small garden LawnMaster VBRM16 review: How well does it mow the lawn? There are loads of things to consider so the whole process might feel a little overwhelming. That’s why I thought it would be good to give you some help. Insert the safety key and long press the START/ON button for 3 seconds. Wait for the green lights to stop flashing and the mower to beep.

However, the downside to not having a charging station is that the lawn mower won’t automatically return to it. Some more advanced models will return when the battery is low and many have rain sensors so they’ll return when they detect rain. With the LawnMaster VBRM16, you will need to keep an eye on the weather and if the heavens open, you’ll need to go out and bring the mower in. Control Panel, Setup and App The boundary wire ends are not stripped too thin - leave plenty of wire core to connect to the terminals It is possible to set mowing schedules and typically, a robotic lawn mower will mow a little off the lawn every day. Whereas, when you mow the lawn with a walk behind mower, you’d probably only mow once every week or two.

When the software update is complete, the mower will beep continuously, and the battery indicator light will be lit green. READ NEXT: The best garden sprinkler to keep your grass looking lush LawnMaster L10 review: Is it difficult to set up? As long as you take good care of your robotic lawn mower, particularly over the winter months, it should serve you for a very long time. The very best mowers could last between ten and twenty years, although you will probably have to replace parts more frequently than this. The most commonly replaced parts are the batteries which could last between three and six years, and the blades which normally need to be swapped at least once every mowing season. Can Robotic Mowers Make Stripes?

Robotic lawn mowers are becoming ever more popular and in the last few months, boundary wireless models are flying off the shelves. However, the problem is that many of these GPS mowers are incredibly expensive. So, if you’re looking to just test the water, spending all of that money can feel like a no go.

While still relatively new to the UK market, robot mowers are growing in popularity. With more innovative features constantly being added, I don’t think it will be long before these handy devices are a staple in every home, even if they run alongside a more traditional method of mowing. UK Brands Of Robotic Mowers It’s possibly better aimed at those with a small garden looking for an easy life, rather than anyone wanting a perfect lawn. No robot mower is good at creating neat edges up to every type of boundary but this model won’t even do a perimeter lap to straighten everything off. I really appreciated the ease with which it gets up and running, though.