Do robot mowers collect data? Yes, many do, but the type depends on the model and brand. Husqvarna’s Automower Connect documentation describes the mower’s position, usage statistics and settings being stored in the cloud, while the exact list changes from one model to the next. Read the privacy notice before you link a mower to an account.
The short answer
- Position: Husqvarna says mowing data includes the mower’s location, used for display and theft protection.
- Usage: Time spent cutting and searching, approximate distance, charging cycles, collisions and blade time can all be shown in the app.
- Account: A registered user’s name, email address, country and language are stored as user data.
- Timing: Statistics update once a day on a mobile network and continuously over Bluetooth.
Do robot mowers collect data? Three groups of information
Robot mower data is not one thing. Husqvarna splits it into three groups in its support article on Automower Connect data, and each group carries different privacy questions. The page describes the list as examples rather than a full inventory, and says that exactly what is collected depends on how you use the app and related services.
| Data group | Examples Husqvarna lists |
|---|---|
| User data | Name, email address, country and language settings, needed to set up a Husqvarna account |
| Mower data | Product model, product name, product settings and error codes |
| Mowing data | The mower’s position, which Husqvarna says is used for display and theft protection |
Our reading is that the user data group is the most familiar, because it is the same information you give any app when you register. The mowing data group is the one that deserves the closest look, since it is the only one that describes where the machine is.
Usage statistics the app shows
Beyond the raw data, the Automower Connect app turns the mower’s activity into statistics you can view. Husqvarna’s statistics article lists the following examples, and it warns that the available statistics depend on the mower model.
- Activity: time spent cutting grass and searching for the charging station.
- Distance: approximate distance covered during operation.
- Charging cycles: how many times the battery was charged to full capacity.
- Charging time: time spent in the charging station.
- Collisions: how many times the mower hit an object.
- Blade usage time: how long the blades have been active, which can be reset after new blades are fitted.
To find them in the Automower Connect app, Husqvarna says you open More and then Statistics. The page does not show which models include which items, so check the list for your own model before you assume it has all of them.
When the statistics refresh
Do robot mowers collect data all day? The documented answer is that statistics refresh on a schedule that depends on how the mower is connected. Husqvarna says statistics update once a day when the mower uses a mobile network, and continuously when it is connected over Bluetooth.
The schedule matters because it tells you how current the statistics are. Husqvarna’s pages do not say whether any other data is sent in either mode, so the update timing is the only detail they give on the connection. For how the connection types differ, see Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G connectivity.
GPS tracking and theft mode
GPS tracking is a separate feature from the usage statistics, and it is mainly an anti-theft tool. Husqvarna says many Automower models can use GPS tracking through the Automower Connect kit accessory, but its page does not say whether every model qualifies.
If a mower is stolen, Husqvarna says the GPS theft tracking is invoked automatically, which lets the owner follow where the mower is for up to twelve hours. The owner can see the mower’s location in the app at any time the tracking is active. The same page does not say what other data the mower sends with that location, or what connection it needs beyond the Husqvarna Connect app.
The Husqvarna Australia support article on GeoFence and GPS tracking adds detail on how position is shared. GPS tracking needs a network connection, Wi-Fi or mobile, and the mower must have built-in connectivity or an Automower Connect kit. The page says position updates every 30 seconds and that the map view is real time, but Wi-Fi tracking only works within Wi-Fi range, while mobile connectivity extends it beyond the property. Over Bluetooth alone, there is no map.
The same article describes GeoFence as a separate feature. Husqvarna says the GeoFence alarm works without Wi-Fi or mobile connectivity, sounds on the mower itself, and needs the PIN to switch off. With a connection, the owner gets a notification in the app when the status changes. The page does not mention a subscription.
So do robot mowers collect data about where they are? On a model with GPS tracking switched on, yes, and a connected mower can keep a location record. How owners use tracking against theft is covered in robot mower theft protection. The privacy policy covered below is what describes how long that record is kept and who can receive it.
Where the data is stored
Husqvarna says the data is stored in the cloud, on what it calls high-security external servers. The statement is short, and the page gives no detail on which country the servers are in or which company runs them.
When owners ask do robot mowers collect data and where it goes, our reading is that the storage location matters less than the policy that governs the data once it reaches the server, and that policy is the Privacy Notice the page points to.
What the privacy policy adds
For anyone asking do robot mowers collect data beyond the basics, the data page sends readers to Husqvarna’s privacy notice for sharing and user rights. The notice we read is the Husqvarna U.S. Forest and Garden Privacy Policy, dated July 7, 2025, and it answers some questions the product pages leave open. It also covers the website and other products, so it is not written only for robot mowers.
The policy says precise geolocation data related to use of its products is collected, and it lists product identifiers, product name and precise location data among the items it handles. On retention, it says customer identifiers are kept for the duration of the relationship plus three years, and commercial transaction data for three years from the transaction date. Browsing and location data are kept as long as necessary for the purpose they were collected for.
Sharing is the least clear part. The policy says it may sell or share some personal information with third parties and names advertising partners such as Google Analytics, Meta and LinkedIn. It also says it does not sell or share precise geolocation data. Both statements appear in the same document, so ask the vendor to confirm how they apply to your mower.
| Question | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Is location collected? | Yes, precise location related to product use (privacy policy) |
| Who can access the data? | Not stated on the data page |
| How long is it kept? | Customer identifiers: relationship plus three years. Location: as long as necessary for the purpose |
| Is it shared? | The policy says some personal information may be sold or shared with third parties, and does not sell precise geolocation data |
| Which statistics a model shows | Depends on the model, and the list is not given |
What to check before you buy
Our reading is that the public answer to do robot mowers collect data is yes, with the details left to the manufacturer. Before you buy a connected robot mower, these steps help you judge the data side of the decision, alongside the wider checklist of what to look for in a robot lawn mower.
- Read the privacy notice. Check that the policy you read covers your model and region, since the one we read is a general Husqvarna U.S. Forest and Garden policy.
- Check the model’s statistics list. Compare the app’s statistics for your model with the examples above, since they differ by model.
- Decide on GPS. If you want location tracking, confirm whether your model needs a separate kit and whether it is included.
- Ask the vendor. Put the questions from the table in writing and keep the answer with your purchase records.
None of this means a mower is unsafe to own. It means the public record is thin, and a short check before you connect the machine is a reasonable step. Account security is a related question, which our guide on robot mower hacking risks covers.
Frequently asked questions
Do robot mowers collect data on every model?
Not all of them, as far as the pages we read show. Husqvarna’s pages describe data collection for its Automower Connect system, and the exact data depends on the model and how the app is used. The pages we read cover Husqvarna only, so the answer for other brands is not confirmed here.
Can a robot mower’s location be tracked?
On Husqvarna models that support GPS tracking, the owner can see the mower’s location in the app. Tracking needs Wi-Fi or mobile connectivity, and the mower needs built-in connectivity or an Automower Connect kit. Theft tracking runs for up to twelve hours.
How often does the app update the mower’s statistics?
Husqvarna says statistics update once a day over a mobile network and continuously over Bluetooth. The connection type you use decides which schedule applies.
Where is robot mower data stored?
Husqvarna says the data is stored in the cloud on high-security external servers. The page does not name the location or provider of those servers.
Sources
- What data does Automower Connect collect and where is it stored (Husqvarna): data groups, cloud storage and what the page leaves unstated.
- What statistics does Automower Connect show and how often is it updated (Husqvarna): statistics examples and update timing by connection type.
- How does the Automower anti-theft system work (Husqvarna): GPS tracking through the Connect kit and the twelve-hour theft tracking window.
- How to enable GeoFence and GPS tracking on your Automower robotic lawn mower (Husqvarna): connectivity requirements, 30-second position updates and the GeoFence alarm.
- Husqvarna U.S. Forest and Garden Privacy Policy (Husqvarna, dated 7/7/2025): location data, retention periods and sharing statements.
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