Automower® robotic lawn mower not following scheduled cutting times
If your Husqvarna Automower® robotic lawn mower isn’t operating according to its schedule, this guide will help you quickly identify the cause and get your lawn mower back on track.
Understanding normal operation
Your Automower follows a programmed schedule but also responds to battery levels, weather conditions and safety features. Sometimes what appears to be a problem is actually the lawn mower working as designed.
Normal behaviour includes:
- Returning to charge when battery is low
- Pausing when daily operating limits are reached
- Adjusting to weather and grass growth patterns (optional setting)
- Responding to temperature safety thresholds
Quick diagnostic checklist
Before troubleshooting, check these common indicators:
- Is the lawn mower displaying any error messages?
- Check the app status: Does it show “Parked” or “Today’s mowing complete”?
- Verify the current operating mode (Main area vs. Secondary area)
- Confirm the lawn mower is charging properly in the station
- Review recent changes to settings or Smart Routines
Quick reference table
Issue | Quick fix | Jump to details |
|---|---|---|
Lawn mower needs charging | Wait for charge cycle | |
Today’s mowing complete | Normal: resumes next session | |
No operation mode selected | Select mode via app/keypad | |
Set to secondary area mode | Switch to Main area | |
Parked until further notice | Resume schedule | |
Parked for specific duration | Wait or resume manually | |
Started for specific duration | Wait or resume schedule | |
Weather Timer activated | Disable or adjust sensitivity | |
Smart Routine activated | Disable routine | |
IFTTT applet activated | Disable applet at ifttt.com | |
Frost Guard enabled | Disable in settings | |
Battery temperature limits | Provide shade, wait | |
Incorrect time settings | Set correct time & date | |
Charging station in stay-out zone | Edit zone boundaries | |
Lawn mower not charging | Clean contacts or call dealer |
Detailed solutions by category
Normal operating cycles
The robotic lawn mower needs charging:
What’s happening: The lawn mower returns to the charging station when the battery is low and resumes operation once sufficiently charged.
Is this a problem? No, this is normal behaviour.
Action needed: None. If the operating time between charges is shorter than usual, the battery may soon need replacement.
Today’s mowing complete (standby mode):
What’s happening: The lawn mower has a maximum daily operating limit for mowing, which includes time spent cutting, searching for the charging station and recharging.
Factors that affect daily operation:
- The layout of the area
- The growth of the grass
- The condition of the battery
Effect: Once the lawn mower reaches its maximum allowed operating time, the app will show the message Today’s mowing complete. The lawn mower will then enter standby mode and will not mow again until the next scheduled session.
Action needed: This is normal and no action is required.
User-initiated overrides
No operation mode selected:
What’s happening: The lawn mower will be parked until you select a new operating mode.
How to fix:
- In the app, press the start symbol and select Resume schedule or Select work area.
- Use the jog wheel to select the operating mode and to confirm.
- For lawn mowers with a keypad: Press the START button and select the operating mode.
Where to change:
- Automower® Connect
- Lawn mower jog wheel or keypad
- Smart Home service
Mower set to secondary area mode:
What’s happening: After mowing a secondary area, the lawn mower must be set back to Main area for the schedule to apply.
How to fix:
- For lawn mowers with a keypad: Press the START button and select Main area.
- For lawn mowers with a jog wheel: Select operating mode Main area.
- In the app, select the desired work area or Resume schedule.
Where to change:
- Automower® Connect
- Lawn mower jog wheel or keypad
Mower parked until further notice:
What’s happening: This command overrides the schedule. The lawn mower will be parked until you select a new operating mode.
How to fix:
- In the app, press Play + Resume schedule.
- Or use the jog wheel to select the operating mode.
- For lawn mowers with a keypad: Press the START button and select the operating mode.
Where to change:
- Lawn mower jog wheel or keypad
- Automower® Connect
- Smart Home service
Mower parked for a specified duration:
What’s happening: This command overrides the schedule. The lawn mower will be parked for the specified time (minutes, hours or days), and will start operating according to schedule after the specified time.
How to fix:
- In the app, press Play + Resume schedule.
- Use the jog wheel to select the operating mode.
- For lawn mowers with a keypad: Press the START button and select the operating mode.
Where to change:
- Lawn mower jog wheel or keypad
- Automower® Connect
- Smart Home service
Mower started for a specified duration:
What’s happening: This command overrides the schedule. The lawn mower will operate according to its built-in mowing and charging cycle during the specified time, and will start operating according to schedule after the specified time.
How to fix:
- In the app, press Play + Resume schedule or Select work area.
- Or use the jog wheel to select the operating mode.
- For lawn mowers with a keypad: Press the START button and select the operating mode.
Where to change:
- Lawn mower keypad
- Automower® Connect
- Smart Home service
Smart features & automations
Weather timer is activated:
What’s happening: The Weather Timer feature automatically adapts cutting intervals to grass growth. If the grass hasn’t grown enough, the lawn mower will return to the charging station, overriding the schedule.
How to fix: Disable the Weather Timer or change its sensitivity.
Where to change:
- Automower® Connect > More > Settings > Operation > Weather Timer
- Lawn mower keypad > Settings > Installation > Weather Timer
Automower® Smart Routine is activated:
What’s happening: Some Automower® Smart Routines will override the schedule.
How to fix: Disable the Automower® Smart Routine.
Where to change:
- Automower® Connect > More > Smart Home > Smart Routines
IFTTT applet is activated:
What’s happening: IFTTT applet activated for your lawn mower (by yourself or another Automower® Connect user) can park the lawn mower, overriding the schedule.
How to fix: Disable the IFTTT applet or edit the settings.
Where to change: Log in to http://ifttt.com
Frost Guard is enabled:
What’s happening: If Frost Guard is enabled, the lawn mower will not start if the temperature is below 5°C/41°F.
How to fix: Disable Frost Guard.
Where to change:
- Automower® Connect > More > Smart Home > Smart Routines > Frost Guard
- Lawn mower keypad > Settings > Frost Guard
Safety features
Battery is outside of temperature limits:
What’s happening: The lawn mower will not operate if the battery temperature is too high or too low.
How to fix: Ensure the charging station is in a shaded place and avoid operating the lawn mower in extreme temperatures.
Configuration issues
Incorrect time settings:
What’s happening: The lawn mower’s clock or schedule are incorrect.
How to fix: Set the clock and adjust the start and stop times.
Where to change:
- In the app, go to More > Settings > General > Time & date
- Lawn mower keypad > Settings > General > Time & Date
Charging station inside a stay-out zone:
(For models supporting AIM or EPOS Technology)
What’s happening: If the charging station is located in a stay-out zone, it will prevent the lawn mower from operating.
How to fix: Adjust the stay-out zone to ensure that the charging station is not within it.
Where to change: Automower® Connect > Map > select stay-out-zone > Edit
Technical issues
Mower is not charging:
What’s happening: The lawn mower does not charge enough to operate despite standing in the charging station.
How to fix: Contact your local Husqvarna dealer for advice.
Depending on your Automower® model and specifications, some information may not apply to your product.