The Most Common Problems with Mammotion Luba [SOLVED!]

In this video, the robotic mowing experts at Autmow dive into the five most common issues we see people having with their Mammotion Luba robotic mower… and we review the exact steps to take to solve each problem.

Here are the most common problems we review in this video:

0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Introducing David Goff
1:58 - Common Issue #1: Luba Looses RTK Position
2:28 - RTK explained
4:15 - How to resolve lost position error
5:41 - Tips for checking good satellite coverage
7:09 - Reference station position
10:08 - Common Issue #2: Luba Constantly Beeps or Keeps Backing Up
11:00 - Customize obstacle avoidance settings
12:11 - Improperly attached bumper causing back-up
15:21 - Common Issue #3: Luba's Bumper Falls Off
16:50 - How to clean the bumper sensor
18:50 - Common issue #4: Luba Won’t Connect to Bluetooth
21:38 - How to do a power cycle
24:18 - How to do a factory reset
24:54 - Common issue #5: Luba Won’t Connect to Wifi
31:34 - Outro

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[JohnDoe-huve]

This is one of those damned if you do/don't type videos. On one hand I'm super impressed and grateful that you did this video because so much of today's suppliers don't take the time for support that Automow clearly does. And on the other hand, I'm interested in one of these mowers but the way you are talking makes me realize that these problems happen a LOT and frequently enough to feel the need to do this video. As prospective buyer this makes me both nervous and comforted at the same time. However, I have convinced me that if I do buy a robot mower, I will ONLY buy it from you all so I guess on that front you've accomplished your mission.

[Bafa]

What I'm getting out of this video is "you know it will work when you get it and set it all up"... or "you will know it doesn't work for you when you get it and set it all up." Great, thanks.

[Braz__]

Great video as it adresses almost all aspects of common problems with the LUBA. Many thnx for that.

[janetlutton]

Thank you so much for the video. The Luba probably isn’t for somebody who has a small yard. But I have a huge yard with very big hills. It’s very hard to mow it by hand and you can’t use a lawn tractor to do it because you’d have to worry about whether or not you’re gonna flip over. But the Luba has done areas that I didn’t think I could do and it does them very well. just for that safety issue alone the Luba is definitely worth buying. yes there is a little bit of a learning curve with it and they probably could’ve added more instructions for the buyers. But we figured it out and I like it.

[olafenbrau]

Super helpful video. This has been hugely informative helping me understand more about robotic mowers as I’m learning about them and which one to purchase. Plus how to install in a way that has least chance of issues or need to be reset up and re programmed. Thank you!

[TheChris]

Hoping you guys can get your hands on the new neomow x. First mower to use long distance lidar with no rtk. Theoretically it should be super nice for people with a lot of tree coverage.

[neontetra]

Hi,
Thanks for the helpful video.
I installed a luba 5000 last week and have a few questions.
1. Is there a sleep mode in luba? I found it consumes almost entire battery capacity overnight if it is not plugged in, while doing nothing. I mow my lawn once in every 4-7 days and I don’t want to waste energy. Also, if I keep the luba plugged in all the time, its battery will be kept at the 100% changed status for very long time. This is bad for the battery longevity. I hope Mammotion provides a sleep mode feature.
2. Is there a way to limit charging? For example, charge up to 90%? This should be possible by using its app.

[DukeKTM-by]

Thanks for the review! I’ve been searching for a new robot mower recently.

[Afllying-reaper]

Thank you so much for this video it's awesome. I was ready to purchase one of these robots mowers but I have one question I have no internet but my phone has Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth can I run this mower just with my phone I live in a very secluded Off the Grid place .

[chefrusty]

buying my Luba this week actually thank you for the video I downloaded it I will save it. I also want to mention that the Washington other video in order to stop the weeds catching inside the blade to screw assembly as the blade spins around on the base plate they ended up taking him out and put a secondary base plate in between will remove the screws put the secondary played in there and it's put the screws back in and then the blades became in between your base and his base and it made totally total sense put a base plate in their manufacturing just a thin plastic hard plastic base plate or thin metal and then put the blades in between him and then they still swing but they don't get stuck interesting have to look for the video on der lubbe it's an interesting video thanks for what you do I'll let you know how my new mower comes to get it get a next week

[evrready]

Very good video. I wish Mammotion was as detailed with tech support. Do you know how I can select a single grid cut N & S one day and E & W the next time I cut? I mow every other day and I don't always want a double grid on the same day. Also, what should path spacing be set for, and what is the
cutting route angle?

[erickmcgraw]

I'm trusting @Autmow Robotic Mowing for their great reviews. I'm planning to dive in February and make a purchase of the Luba 3000.

[ivan-jlx]

I'm thinking of backing the luka on kickstarter. Would you recommend it? Based on experience with the luba

[marquisdemoo]

Lost position is not really an issue; just wait until the satellites move, sometimes 5 minutes, sometimes 20 minutes and Luba will start mowing again. If it keeps happening and is slowing things down just redraw the boundary to avoid that spot. There are areas where Luba frequently stops, gets lost and even goes out of boundary, either due to insufficient satellite reception or reflected signals, so again just redraw the boundary to avoid those spots.

PS. For configuration I cannot see how it would matter if your phone is on 5GHz WiFi and Luba is on 2.4GHz WiFi, unless you have done some really weird configuration to put them on separate LANs (dividing them for guest access perhaps). I'm not even sure it would matter if they were on separate LANs providing they both have WAN access or that your phone is connected to the WAN by 3/4/5G, providing it is also Bluetooth connected to Luba, as you use Bluetooth to configure Luba's LAN connection. Certainly once Luba is connected to the LAN with WAN access you can control Luba anywhere in the world via the Mammotion server.

[matthiasnott]

Just installed the 5000, and it's generally great, except on some steeper terrain - which it easily is able to do with its traction - the tilt sensor keeps stopping the device and I've to work over to it to restart. It'd be great being able to relax the sensor so that it can deal with some steeper slopes.

[LarryEscaloni]

SUPER USEFUL VIDEO! BTW... the bumper buttons need to be pulled back with a flat blade screwdriver 1//32" so it can engage properly and "snap" into place. That is a tolerance issue from the manufacturer. PROBLEM I HAVE: My Pixel phone with Android software, does not list the Luba, and DOES drive the Luba. But continuously complains of WEAK signal. even when standing next to it. Is there any suggestion on how to improve the strength of the signal? I only have about 8 apps that use Bluetooth and are not connected at the time. I checked these out and made Android "Forget" them, with no effect on the L:uba. The Bluetooth signal is still weak.

[Manav]

Loved the video! Just found a $599 wireless robot mower on Kickstarter. If that’s for real, that’s nuts! Could you review that one too?

[satruparmar]

Great review! But are there any cheaper models out there?

[Usmcja]

Be good if in the future you could set them up to use two antennas. 1 in front and one in back. Auto switch to best connection.

[lavertepatterson]

Will luba work under high voltage power lines running over your lawn?
?