Question
Will the wire-free Automower 305E NERA work if my Wi-Fi doesn't reach the end of the garden?
Not reliably without extra hardware. The wire-free Husqvarna Automower 305E NERA gets the RTK correction data it needs for accurate positioning from Husqvarna's cloud, and as standard it receives that over Wi-Fi. Husqvarna's claim that no reference station is needed assumes your internet connection covers the whole lawn.
If it doesn't, Husqvarna offers three routes. An outdoor Wi-Fi extender or mesh point is the cheapest to try. The Automower Connect Kit adds a cellular connection, but Husqvarna says a dealer has to fit it. The EPOS RS1 reference station provides corrections locally with no internet at all. The mower has no camera to fall back on, so a weak link matters more than on camera-assisted models.
Before buying, walk the lawn with your phone on the home Wi-Fi and see where the signal drops. Our network RTK and 4G guide explains the options in more detail.
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