If you're tired of spending your weekends pushing a mower across a sprawling lawn, robotic mowers might seem like the perfect solution—but most models fall apart on large properties due to Wi-Fi dead zones and connectivity issues. In this episode, smart home installer Marcus Chen breaks down what actually works for yards over half an acre, from RTK GPS navigation to cellular connectivity options. Whether you're dealing with complex terrain, tree cover, or trying to integrate your mower with existing smart home systems, this episode cuts through the marketing specs to reveal what really matters for reliable large-yard coverage.

• Standard Wi-Fi robotic mowers typically lose connection past 150-200 feet outdoors, and that range drops significantly when trees leaf out in summer—meaning a mower that worked in spring may fail by June.
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