LawnMaster OcuMow AMB16
LawnMaster's cheapest self-docking camera mowers, for small lawns with clear edges. The AMB16i-600 adds an app and a bigger battery for little extra.
- Lawn sizeup to 600 m²
- NavigationVision (camera)
- Max slope35%
- Versions2
Prices and stock
OcuMow AMB16i-600 (with App) · up to 600 m² · RRP £429.99
| Retailer | Price | Stock | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| LawnMaster UK storeChecked | £379.99 | In stock | View deal |
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Our verdict
Should you buy the OcuMow AMB16?
A desk-based verdict from the manufacturer’s specifications, manuals and UK warranty terms.
Pros
- No perimeter wire, with an auto-charging dock
- Quieter than the other OcuMow models
- IPX5 water resistance
- App control on the AMB16i-600
- PIN lock and rain sensor
Cons
- Needs clearly defined lawn edges
- Narrow 160 mm cut
- Five-step manual height from 20 mm to 60 mm
- No edge cutting
- Built-in battery, unlike LawnMaster's MX 24V models
Who it’s for
- Small lawns up to about 500 m² with hard or raised edges
- Buyers who want a wire-free mower with a dock at a very low price
- Owners who don't need app control (AMB16-400)
Who should avoid it
- Your lawn edges are soft or planted
- You want app-drawn zones or theft tracking
- You want to share batteries with other tools: the battery is built in
Specifications
OcuMow AMB16 specifications
The manufacturer’s published figures, each linked to its source. Where versions differ, each is listed.
| Rated lawn area | -400: 400 m²Source: manufacturer product page i-600 (with App): 600 m²Source: manufacturer product page |
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| Narrowest passage |
| Navigation | Vision (camera)Source: manufacturer product page |
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| Positioning and obstacle sensors | HDR camera, ultrasonic, GNSS (GPS/BDS/GLONASS/Galileo), lift/tilt sensors, magnetic strip sensorSource: manufacturer manual |
| RTK base station needed | |
| 4G | |
| Subscription needed | |
| Wi-Fi | i-600 (with App): YesSource: manufacturer manual |
| Bluetooth | i-600 (with App): YesSource: manufacturer manual |
| Cutting width | |
|---|---|
| Min cutting height | |
| Max cutting height | |
| Blade type | 3 pivoting bladesSource: manufacturer manual |
| Blades | |
| Edge cutting |
| Battery | i-600 (with App): 72 WhSource: manufacturer product page |
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| Charging time | -400: 60 minSource: manufacturer manual i-600 (with App): 120 minSource: manufacturer product page |
| Weight | -400: 6.3 kgSource: manufacturer product page i-600 (with App): 6.5 kgSource: manufacturer product page |
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| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 424 x 343 x 237Source: manufacturer manual |
| Noise | 62 dB(A)Source: manufacturer manual |
| Noise figure type | GuaranteedSource: manufacturer manual |
| Water/dust rating |
| App | i-600 (with App): OcuMow AppSource: manufacturer product page |
|---|---|
| Obstacle avoidance | HDR camera + ultrasonic sensorsSource: manufacturer product page |
| No-go zones | |
| Camera | |
| PIN lock | |
| Rain sensor |
| RRP | -400: £400Source: manufacturer product page i-600 (with App): £430Source: manufacturer product page |
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| Warranty | |
| Garage included | |
| Professional installation |
links go to the manufacturer source for each figure. Figures are the manufacturer’s own claims unless marked otherwise.
Claims vs reality
Where the brand’s marketing and its own small print don’t agree.
They sayLawnMaster says the AMB16 models need no wires or antennas.
In practiceTrue, but it also says the lawn needs clear edges, and areas to avoid inside the lawn are marked with a physical magnetic strip. Source
Which version do you need?
The AMB16-400 is keypad-only, with a 2.2 Ah battery, 5 m of no-go strip and a 400 m² rating. The AMB16i-600 adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control through the OcuMow App, a 4 Ah battery, 10 m of no-go strip and a 600 m² rating. For the small price difference, the AMB16i-600 is the better buy for most lawns.
How it navigates and sets up
The AMB16 models are camera-guided and self-docking. An HDR camera recognises grass and its edges, ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles, and satellite positioning helps the mower find its dock. There's no perimeter wire; areas to avoid are marked with a magnetic strip laid on the ground (5 m with the AMB16-400, 10 m with the AMB16i-600).
As with other vision mowers at this price, it needs clear boundaries such as paving, gravel or raised edging. It isn't a good fit for lawns that merge into borders. See our wired vs wire-free guide if you're unsure which suits your garden.
LawnMaster rates the pair for 400–600 m², slopes up to 35% and passages of 100 cm. It doesn't publish a mowing time per charge.
Cutting
The cut is 160 mm wide with three pivoting blades. Height has five positions between 20 mm and 60 mm. There's no edge cutting, so keep a trimmer for the borders. The guaranteed sound power is 62 dB(A), which is noticeably quieter than the OcuMow 16 and 18.
App, connectivity and security
The AMB16-400 has keypad controls only. The AMB16i-600 adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control through the OcuMow App, which LawnMaster describes as optional. Neither has 4G or GPS tracking, but both have a PIN lock and a rain sensor. The mower is rated IPX5.
Running costs, warranty and support
The built-in battery is 39.6 Wh–72 Wh depending on the version, so power use is tiny. Blades are the main consumable; see our blade guide. LawnMaster's UK distributor, Cleva, gives a limited guarantee of 2 years, and a shelter for the dock is sold separately. Prices start from £379.99.
Price history
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| Date | OcuMow AMB16-400 | OcuMow AMB16i-600 (with App) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept | £399.99 | £379.99 |
OcuMow AMB16 questions and answers
Does the LawnMaster OcuMow AMB16 have any anti-theft protection?
Only a PIN lock. Both versions of the LawnMaster OcuMow AMB16 ask for a PIN code, which stops someone simply switching it on and using it, but LawnMaster doesn't mention an alarm, and there's no GPS tracking or 4G to locate a stolen mower. The satellite receiver it carries is used to find its way back to the dock, not to track it.
At 6.3 kg–6.5 kg, it's light enough to lift over a fence. The best protection is where you put it: a dock out of sight of the road, a locked side gate, and a note of the serial number. LawnMaster sells a shelter for the charging station, which keeps rain off but doesn't lock. Our security guide lists further steps.
Can the LawnMaster OcuMow AMB16 mow a front and back lawn?
Not automatically, based on what LawnMaster publishes. The LawnMaster OcuMow AMB16 is designed around a single lawn that it can see the edges of, with one self-charging dock. LawnMaster doesn't publish a zone count or describe a way of linking separate lawns, and it has no map for you to join areas together.
Two things work against a front-and-back set-up. The mower recognises grass with its camera and turns back where the lawn ends, so a path or drive between two lawns looks like a boundary rather than a route. And LawnMaster specifies passages of at least 100 cm, wider than many side returns.
The mower is light, at 6.3 kg–6.5 kg, so carrying it to a second lawn is possible, but LawnMaster doesn't describe a drop-and-mow mode for the AMB16 as it does for the LawnMaster OcuMow 18. The OcuMow 18 is the LawnMaster to consider if you want to mow a second lawn by hand-carrying it; LawnMaster says that covers about 100 m² per charge.
The combined area still has to fit the rating of 400–600 m². For gardens with several separate lawns, mowers with app mapping and multi-zone support are usually a better match; our complex gardens guide explains what to look for.
More questions
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the OcuMow AMB16-400 and AMB16i-600?
The AMB16i-600 adds app control over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a larger 4 Ah battery against 2.2 Ah, twice as much no-go strip and a 600 m² rating against 400 m². The cutting system and navigation are the same.
Can I use a LawnMaster MX 24V battery in the AMB16?
No. The AMB16 models have a built-in 18 V battery. The OcuMow 16 and OcuMow 18 use the removable MX 24V battery.
How is the AMB16 different from the OcuMow 18?
The OcuMow 18 has a wider cut, a higher maximum cutting height and a removable tool battery, and is rated for 800 m². The AMB16 is cheaper, quieter and better sealed against water.
Also consider
Alternatives to the OcuMow AMB16
Similar mowers that trade something for something else: price, wire, slope or size.
Step up
LawnMaster OcuMow 18
- Up to 800 m²
- Vision (camera)
- 35% slopes
Cheaper option
LawnMaster OcuMow 16
- Up to 300 m²
- Vision (camera)
- 35% slopes
Wired alternative
Einhell FREELEXO
- Up to 500 m²
- Perimeter wire
- 35% slopes
Step up
TerraMow Mini 500
- Up to 500 m²
- Vision (camera)
- 32.5% slopes
Owning one
Accessories, guides and tools
Compatible accessories
- LawnMaster Charging Station Shelter for OcuMow AMB16RRP £59.99
- LawnMaster No-Go Strip Kit for OcuMow RangeRRP £19.99
- LawnMaster Robotic Lawnmower Blades (L10, L12, OcuMow Range)RRP £19.99
Last updated 2026-09-29. Specs are the manufacturer’s own figures, each linked to its source. How we score · How we get prices · Report an error