r/ECOVACSGOATFamily

After a season or more with yours, would you buy the exact same mower again, or switch brands? What's the one thing you wish you knew before buying?

I looked up youtube videos on the trimmer. I am still not exactly clear on how this thing functions. After a few uses I noticed the GOAT is not trimming at all. I put the thing in trimmer service mode, and the string is completely gone.

I dissassembled it, pulled some string back through the hole and put it back on. Now the trimmer line is slowly getting shorter which is fine, but when I push the plastic side button to pull more string out it feels stuck.

Am I supposed to disassemble this thing every time the string is used up? Or is it supposed to automatically pull more string through? If not how do I manually pull more string without having to disassemble it?

I was pleasantly surprised to find an offer for a replacement battery for my mower. I have both the A2500 and the A3000 so I am not sure which one this is for. Has anyone else received this?

The email:

Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for choosing ECOVACS robotic mowers! As a token of our appreciation, we're offering complimentary genuine battery replacement kits to certain lucky customers.
No gimmicks, no credit card required, just our way of saying thanks. This battery fixes the usual wear-and-tear headaches: fading battery life and shorter runtimes.
**💡 Pro **Tip:
If your mower has been sitting idle, we strongly recommend installing the new fully-charged battery right away to prevent power loss and battery aging.
[3 Easy Steps to Claim]
Step 1: Submit Your Shipping Info
Click the link below to register your delivery address:
👉 Register Your Shipping Address

Step 2: Receive Your Kit
Once submitted, we'll ship your kit within 1–3 business days, and delivery typically takes 2–4 weeks. You'll receive a tracking number via email once it ships.
Step 3: Install & Enjoy
Watch our quick installation guide on YouTube:
🎥 Battery Installation Video

[FAQ]
Q: Is this really free?
A: Absolutely! There are no charges—no materials fee, no shipping cost, no hidden fees.
Q: What if I need to update my shipping address?
A: No problem! Just reply to this emailsupport.us@ecovacs.com, and we'll help you update it.
Q: How is the new battery different from my old one?
A: Your new genuine ECOVACS battery delivers full factory performance with perfect compatibility. Over time, old batteries lose capacity and runtime—the new one restores like-new performance.
Q: Do I need to submit any feedback after installation?
A: Nope! Just install and enjoy. No reports or surveys required.
Q: Does the used battery need to be returned?
A: No need to return it to us.

Any tips on getting the Ecovacs A3000 pro lidar closer to a no go zone? I have some tree rings that it misses about half a foot area around it. The rings were setup as no go zones post mapping.

I bought an O600 rtk mower because I was lazy lol. But after getting through the hottest part of summer, I'm glad I did. No longer have to mow in the blazing heat.

My yard isn't even that big, but the grass still needs regular upkeep. I always thought robot mowers only made sense for large lawns, so I kept doing it myself. But they are helpful for small yards too, better than I expected. Before, everytime it got hot outside, mowing turned into a sweaty weekend project, I felt like I was about to get sunburned after each session.

Now the mower just runs on it's own after setup, the lawn stays tidy without me having to think about it. That alone feels amazing.

Just moved into a rental with a yard and my landlord made it clear, no permanent fixtures, no buried wires, no antennas. I have been researching for a while now and LiDAR keeps coming up as the go-to for wire-free setups. Currently looking at the Goat A2000 LiDAR Pro, anyone here using it? Would love to hear how it's been working out for you?