How often do I need to replace the blades?
As the robot's working time increases, the cutting blades will wear out. The degree of wear is related to the condition of your grass, the effect, and the frequency of use. Generally, we recommend replacing the blades after 6 to 8 weeks to ensure optimum mowing results. Please wear professional protective gloves to avoid cutting your fingers when replacing the blades. You can also check the consumable timing in the APP to understand the current wear and tear of the consumables and replace them according to the corresponding prompts.
How often should I perform cleaning and maintenance for the robot?
As the robot's working time increases, the blades, wheels, and lidar sensors can accumulate dirt, potentially compromising the robot's performance. Your regular maintenance, including wiping the lidar sensors with the provided dust-free cleaning cloth and rinsing the blades and wheels every 60 working hours or more frequently, is crucial to the robot's optimal performance.
Warm tip: It is advised to rinse with a hose, and avoid using a high-pressure water washer for rinsing.
Can the Dreame A1 work on rainy days?
The A1 can work in light rain conditions. However, suppose rain heavily disturbs the lidar's positioning. In that case, it will trigger the positioning failure or get lost, and it is necessary to remote control or manually move back to the charging station. Nevertheless, wet grass can increase the risk of the A1 getting stuck and may damage the lawn, so the A1 comes with rain protection enabled by default. Once water is detected on the surface of the lidar, A1 will trigger protection to return to the charging station automatically. It will wait for 3 hours before re-checking and continuing to work. You can change the protection duration in the APP or turn off the rain protection feature.
Can the Dreame A1 mow the lawn at night?
The OmniSense 3D positioning system used by the A1 is not affected by shadows and changes in light, allowing for all-weather and all-day mowing capabilities.
How does the Dreame A1 implement anti-theft measures?
A1 has a PIN code lock and a lift-up alarm function. You can enable the "Lift-Up Alarm" in the settings on the control panel or the Dreamehome App. Once enabled, an alarm will sound for one minute if a lift-up is detected.
Wi-Fi signal in my garden is weak; will this affect mapping and routine mowing?
The A1 comes with Bluetooth, allowing you to create maps simply by pairing it with the Dreamehome App. Once the mapping is complete, you can activate a mowing schedule, and A1 will mow according to the set times, even without a connection. You can also start tasks directly using the robot's control panel interface.
What are the mowing heights available for selection?
The Dreamehome App allows you to adjust the cutting height according to your needs. The range is 1.2 to 2.8 inches, with increments of 0.02 inches. When using the mower for the first time, the default cutting height is 2.36 inches.
How do I connect to Amazon Alexa?
Before You Begin:
1. Check that an Echo speaker or Echo Show has connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
2. Check that a robot has paired through the Dreamehome App.
3. Update your Alexa App to the latest version.
Discover Dreame Robots with a Skill in the Alexa App:
1. Open the Amazon Alexa App (if you have not installed it, please go to "Google Play/App Store to download it).
2. Go to More > select Skills & Games.
3. Search on Dreamehome for your device, and then tap Enable To Use.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to log in to Dreamehome App.
5. Ask Alexa to discover your device. Say, "Discover my devices," or select Add Device in the Devices section of the Alexa App.
How do I connect to Google Home?
Before you begin:
1. Check to ensure that Google/Nest speaker or display is connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
2. Check to ensure that your robot has paired through the Dreamehome App.
3. Update your Google Home App to the latest version.
Connect Dreame Robots to Your Google/Nest Speakers and Displays
1. Open the Google Home App (if you have not installed it, please go to Google Play/App Store to download it).
2. At the top left, tap Add + > Set up device > Works with Google.
3. Search Dreamehome from the list and select Link.
4. Follow the in-app steps to log in to your Dreamehome App account or create one via Sign Up.
5. Once finished, you can start to control your robot via Google Assistant.
Will long-term exposure to the sun outdoors affect the robot?
Prolonged sun exposure outdoors can shorten the robot's lifespan. To minimize this risk, consider purchasing a Dreame Roboticmower garage.