We all know the dream: a vibrantly green lawn, neatly trimmed to a uniform height. But for many of us, this grassy greatness feels out of reach. Whether it’s lack of expertise, a shortage of time – or both – it’s easy to end up with a lawn that’s overgrown and patchy rather than green, pleasant and inviting in these warmer months. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Miimo*, Honda’s range of intelligent robotic lawnmowers – described by one online reviewer as “simple to set up and a great investment” – is here to save the day. Smart and robust, Miimo will not only cut your lawn, but actually help make it greener, healthier and more vibrant.
If you’ve never had a robotic lawnmower before, your head is probably full of questions, like: is it safe around pets? Where do you store it, and do you need a PhD in robotics to make it work? Worry not. Here’s everything you need to know.
1 Discreet docking
When the job’s done or Miimo needs to rest and recharge, it takes itself off to its very own docking station. Miimo’s docking station can be placed wherever is most convenient – whether that’s on a patio, in a quiet corner, or even tucked behind a bush.
2 Tricky terrain
Whether your garden has slopes, narrow passages or trees in awkward places, Miimo is up to the challenge – able to tackle inclines of up to 25 degrees, while a shortcut wire means it can navigate passages as slim as 60cm. And if there are areas you want Miimo to avoid mowing, with some models you can set a “free zone” and it’ll steer well clear.
3 Lawn perfection
Miimo knows exactly what your lawn wants, so you don’t have to stress the detail. From its smart timer, which accesses real-time weather reports to work out the best time to mow, to fertilising your lawn with its micro-mulching technology, which distributes tiny grass clippings across the area. And yes, its efficient, logical mowing means you’ll get pristine stripes too.
4 Clear boundaries
During installation, a discreet boundary wire will be laid around the perimeter of your lawn, so Miimo knows exactly where to mow with millimetre-level precision – and won’t ever end up in your freshly planted border. Best of all, it’s designed to learn your garden’s layout and create its own mowing schedule.
5 Unidentified objects on the floor? No problem
Miimo has been created to play well with others – so whether your garden is full of footballs, ornaments, pets or children, it’s safe. Its 360-degree bump sensors mean that if Miimo detects an obstacle in its path it will change direction – and rapid-reaction lift sensors stop the blades if Miimo is picked up.
6 Top-notch security
Miimo’s security features mean you’ll always have peace of mind. All Miimo mowers are fitted with a security alarm that triggers if it’s lifted; clever Miimo then locks down, and only restarts once a unique code has been entered. “Live” models also have GPS tracking, so you can see where your Miimo is at all times via the Mii-monitor app.
7 Tap the app – or summon Alexa
Miimo is fully autonomous, so you can simply set it up and it’ll get to work – maintaining your lawn like a pro. Want more control? No problem. Whether you’re home or away, you can always check in with your Miimo using the Mii-Monitor app. Or with some models, you can start, stop, and review Miimo’s mowing schedule using voice commands via Amazon Alexa.
Find out more about the Honda Miimo range
*Product features described above vary according to model. Visit Honda’s website for full specifications of Miimo HRM40-70 and Miimo HRM1000-4000, or download the Miimo brochure here
