Husqvarna Automower 312VIVEnvironmentalCompare

Released 2026.03Reassessed 2026.10.02Compare

Husqvarna Automower 312V

Name: Husqvarna Automower 312V
Brand: Husqvarna

Satellite positioning and an AI camera over 12,900 sq ft, with a cut and build a hands-on review rated highly. The weak link in that review was software: configuring the app took repeated trips to the manual, and it needs strong Wi-Fi and open sky across the lawn.

List price

$1,499

Retail price not tracked

Released 2026.03Reassessed 2026.10.02

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level IV.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
To reach Level VWorks across task types and environments it was never configured for.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyThis robot

Husqvarna Automower 312V sees ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.

Navigation and control

Satellite positioning with Husqvarna Cloud correction over Wi-Fi, plus daylight AI vision camera
Why this level
- Husqvarna documents camera object avoidance that responds by object type, satellite-set work areas and stay-out zones, and scheduled runs that recharge and resume on their own.
- T3's hands-on test found it capable on an uneven, mole-damaged lawn once configured, though setup needed repeated troubleshooting.
Autonomy dimension 74 / 100 · 3 independent sources reviewed, 2 from the maker
IIIConditional AutonomyFinishes whole jobs in familiar spaces; struggles at the edges.
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources on file.

Provisional3 independent sources reviewed, 2 from the maker

Two to four independent sources reviewed. Gaps remain across source types. The word says how much we read. It is not a grade.

Independent sources reviewed3

Press & video reviews3 sources

T3 review and launch report, and SmarthomeAssistent product overview

From the maker, reviewed2

Manufacturer documentation1 source

Husqvarna UK product page with specifications, features and FAQ

Husqvarna Automower 312V Robotic Lawn Mower | Husqvarna UKHusqvarna

Specification sources1 source

Pages the published specifications were read from.

www-static-nw.husqvarna.comwww-static-nw.husqvarna.com

On file, not yet reviewedNot counted

Firmware release notes1 source

Husqvarna publishes firmware releases and software notes through its support portal; reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Husqvarna support & Automower updateshusqvarna.com

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Owner reports

Owner reports pending; no owner threads read for this model

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

Husqvarna Automower 312V is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Shipping past the first-90-day ownership window with a published assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor.
Notes on the record
- T3 reported on 10 Feb 2026 that the range goes on sale on 2 Mar 2026 through Husqvarna online and authorised dealers, and SmarthomeAssistent gave the same date for Germany at 1,699 euros.
- Husqvarna UK lists it at £1,499.
On the record
- Shipping since March 2026 · 8 months on the market
- No successor announced
- 3 independent sources reviewed, 2 from the maker
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

66of 100

CapableAt or above 45% of the 455 robots we scoreand 30% of the 112 scored robot lawn mowers

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Edge-case recovery64+1.1
Task completion78+1.0

Held back by

Software stability50−2.1

Capability40% of the score70What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score78

Evidence

Lawn mowers: T3 found the cut quality excellent and very versatile, with striped or checkerboard patterns, and saw it cope well with a moss-affected, mole-damaged lawn.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score70

Evidence

Lawn mowers: T3 found GPS-assisted navigation handled its uneven lawn, but warns heavy tree cover can break the satellite connection, and the app map was initially blank then out of date.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score64

Evidence

Lawn mowers: T3 describes camera-based obstacle avoidance and self-docking; Husqvarna says camera avoidance and EPOS support stop in darkness. T3's test was early days, so recovery was not probed at length.

Operating envelope4% of the score56

Evidence

Lawn mowers: T3 found it needs a strong Wi-Fi signal and a clear view of the sky across the lawn; Husqvarna rates 12,900 sq ft, 40% interior slopes, IPX6 and daylight-only vision.

Dependability40% of the score60Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score68

Evidence

T3 reported excellent hardware and no mechanical failure, though it describes its test as early days.

Software stability14% of the score50

Evidence

T3 found software the weakest part of the package, with a blank then out-of-date app map and problems in most Automower Connect settings during configuration; Husqvarna ships over-the-air updates.

Support longevity10% of the score62

Evidence

Scored as commitments: Husqvarna offers a setup service per T3, over-the-air firmware updates and a published manual; warranty length was not verified.

Ownership burden20% of the score69What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score70

Evidence

Lawn mowers: T3 notes the mower hoses clean, blades change with a single screwdriver and cut height is set by hand under a top panel.

Consumables8% of the score68

Evidence

Three pivoting razor blades, with 6 extra blades in the box per Husqvarna; T3 found replacement straightforward. No part price was verified.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year costNot costed

£1,499 at Husqvarna UK, confirmed by a hands-on review; another review gave 1,699 euros for Germany. Husqvarna's setup service cost and blade prices are unverified.

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeDocumented

An AI camera detects objects in daylight; Husqvarna says images are processed inside the mower and never stored or shared, and data leaving the mower is stored in Europe. Positioning data arrives from Husqvarna Cloud over Wi-Fi; it works with Alexa and Google Home.

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the Husqvarna Automower 312V work on your yard?

Describe your yard using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Husqvarna Automower 312V is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Yard size

Terrain

Grass type

Boundary setup

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A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Strong hardware held back by setup software.

Unprovenowner-reported arc

The record so far

A hands-on review found the hardware excellent and the cut versatile, but ran into app map and settings problems during configuration, and describes its test as early days.

What goes wrong5 documented · 0 self-recover

Common

Connect settings errors at setupRepeated troubleshooting

Owner fixCross-check the manualper Hands-on review, 2026

Common

No object avoidance

Owner fixSchedule mowing in daylightper Husqvarna UK FAQ

Occasional

App map blank or outdatedSetup stalls in the app

Owner fixUse Husqvarna's setup serviceper Hands-on review, 2026

Occasional

Satellite loss under treesMower can malfunction

Owner fixKeep work areas under open skyper Hands-on review, 2026

Occasional

Weak Wi-Fi across the lawnPositioning data unavailable

Owner fixImprove Wi-Fi or add RS1per Hands-on review, 2026

Upkeep routine

Seasonal4×/yr

Lift the top panel to change cut height by hand as growth changes.

When duewhen worn or full

Hose the exterior and underside clean, per Husqvarna and T3.

Replace the three razor with a single screwdriver; 6 spares come in the box.Typical for robot mowers: seasonally

Check Wi-Fi and open-sky coverage across the lawn when trees grow in.

Adjust zones, profiles and Smart Routines in the Automower Connect app.

Cost over time

$1,499 to buy. Ongoing running cost for this model hasn’t been assessed yet.

Step-by-step fixes

Says No Loop Signal or Lost Satellite?Cutting Uneven or Scalping the Lawn?Keeps Getting Stuck on the Lawn?All robot mower guides

Safety notes1 caution · 1 note

CautionNo obstacle avoidance after darkHusqvarna says 300 series vision works only in daylight, so night mowing runs without camera avoidance.
Stop button, PIN and GeoFence alarmT3 notes a large orange Stop button; Husqvarna lists a PIN, GeoFence, alarm, lift and tilt sensors.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-publishedSources: Product page

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 17.7 × 23.2 in, 9.8 in tall
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 21.8 lbs
BatteryStored energy in watt-hours; a larger pack runs longer, not harder.: 72 Wh · Li-ion•
Wi-FiThe bands the robot can join; many models need a 2.4 GHz network to set up.: Supported
VoiceThe assistants the maker's app links to; the robot itself does not listen.: Alexa, Google Home
Cutting width: 8.7 in
Cutting height range: 0.8-2.0 in (0.8–2 in, manual)
Blade system: 3 pivoting razor blades
Ingress protection: IPX6

Where it lands · position among 133 robot lawn mowersThis robotMedianTypical range

RuntimeThe maker's stated running time on one charge, at a standard setting.100min

30 min240 min

Near median

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$1,499

$549$5,999

Near median

NoiseLoudness at the maker's stated distance, in decibels; ten more decibels reads as about twice as loud.63dB

50 dB75 dB

Above median

Charge timeTime from empty to full on the dock, as the maker states it.100min

30 min300 min

Near median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.21.8lbs

13 lbs88.2 lbs

Below median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesProduct page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Oct 2026 · AssessmentAutonomy Ladder reclassified III → IV
Sep 2026 · AssessmentAutonomy Ladder reclassified IV → III
Sep 2026 · AssessmentReadiness assessed as Ready Now
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 66 of 100
Mar 2026 · ReleaseHusqvarna launches wire-free Automower 312V for gardens up to 12,900 sq ft

Questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationIs the Automower 312V hard to set up?

A hands-on review found it tricky: the app map was blank then out of date, several settings caused problems, and Husqvarna offers a setup service.

OperationDoes the 312V work under trees?

It needs a clear view of the sky. T3 warns heavy tree coverage can break its satellite connection and cause it to malfunction.

OperationDoes the 312V avoid obstacles at night?

No. Husqvarna says 300 series vision operates only in daylight, so object avoidance and EPOS support do not work when dark.

OperationHow does the 312V differ from the 308V?

Husqvarna’s spec tables list the same body, battery and cut; the 312V is rated for 12,900 sq ft against 8,600 sq ft and costs £1,499 against £1,249.

CompatibilityCan the cutting height be changed from the app?

No. T3 notes a panel on top lifts to change the cut height by hand, and Husqvarna lists manual adjustment from 0.8 to 2 in.

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