Redefining Lawn Communication: How UBHOME M10 Uses LoRa to Solve the "Disconnection Curse" of Robotic Mowers
At 7 AM, your robotic mower halts once again at the far edge of the lawn—not due to dead batteries or obstructions. The glaring "Offline" notification on your phone screen reveals the truth: it has lost connection in your backyard's WiFi dead zone. This isn't science fiction but a daily struggle for millions of smart mower users.
In Western households, lawn maintenance is essential. 77% of homes mow 2-3 times monthly, yet over half of the world's 250 million private gardens face connectivity challenges. Traditional mowers force users into two flawed compromises: WiFi (free but limited to ≤10m coverage) vs. 4G (wide-range but subscription-dependent).
While competitors linger in technical limbo, UBHome M10 engineers deliver a revolutionary answer: rebuilding connectivity through LoRa long-range wireless technology.
I. LoRa: The Third Path in the Signal Maze
LoRa’s genius lies in conquering WiFi and 4G’s weaknesses: zero monthly fees + 210m radius coverage (≈138,000m²)—making it ideal for expansive lawns.
M10 Tri-Connectivity Architecture:
Reference Station: Anchored centrally like a tireless signal lighthouse, transmitting real-time positional corrections
M10 Unit: Continuously shares location, battery status, and operational data
LoRa Gateway: M10 data carrier, for APP to view or control the device at any time
As M10 navigates your lawn, its fusion-positioning data (RTK + AI vision) and status transmit via LoRa radio waves → Gateway → Cloud. Even from your office, the app shows real-time mowing progress.
Traditional Solutions’ Breaking Points:
WiFi Mowers: Disconnect beyond router range—failing across 600-1000m² North American lawns
4G Models: Require subscriptions, suffer spotty rural coverage, and add hardware costs
II. The Penetration Battle: Why LoRa Dominates WiFi
In real-world gardens, LoRa delivers revolutionary signal penetration:
Effortlessly pierces brick walls, shrubs, and slopes
Consumes 1/10 the power of WiFi—gateway operates continuously when plugged in
Testing proves: While WiFi mowers drop signals at 50m, M10 maintains stable connectivity across its 210m radius—covering 13 soccer fields.
III. Competitive Arena: M10 Rewires Connectivity While Others Upgrade Blades
At CES 2025, rivals prioritized hardware:
Navimow X3: Enhanced RTK+vision positioning—but relies on 4G/WiFi hybrid
MOVA 1000: Added off-road tires yet kept legacy WiFi connectivity
Eufy: Integrated night lights but ignored coverage limitations
The LoRa solution of M10 is the only truly router-independent system. No extra repeaters or SIM fees—its decentralized design shines in sprawling Western gardens.
While the industry debates "RTK vs. Vision SLAM," UBHome M10 proves: Precision positioning is just the beginning—seamless connectivity wins the smart-lawn race.
We’re not building a "connected mower"—but gardening’s first central IoT node. When every blade of grass stays linked across 210m, lawn care evolves from chore to elegant technological artistry.