Krađa robotske kosilice – Zaštita vaše robotske kosilice
Potrošili ste priličan novčić na svoju robotsku kosilicu, pa želite biti sigurni da je sigurna dok je vani i obavlja svoj posao u vašem dvorištu. Ali budimo iskreni, netko bi lako mogao naići i jednostavno podići robota i otići s njim.
Moji susjedi koriste svoj u prednjem dvorištu, odmah uz cestu, gdje bi svatko mogao zaustaviti njihov auto i jednostavno ga zgrabiti i baciti u prtljažnik.
Dakle, što može spriječiti ljude da vam ukradu robotsku kosilicu? Krenimo u to i nadamo se da možemo učiniti da se osjećate sigurnije u vezi s kupnjom. Ili, ako razmišljate o kupnji robotske kosilice, nadamo se da vam možemo pomoći da se opustite pri kupnji u budućnosti.
Sprečavanje krađe za vašu robotsku kosilicu – ugrađene sigurnosne značajke
Alarm robotske kosilice
Većina robotskih kosilica koje danas možete pronaći na tržištu dolaze s ugrađenim alarmnim sustavom.
Vaša robotska kosilica bit će postavljena s PIN kodom koji morate unijeti prije nego što možete ukloniti kosilicu iz priključne stanice ili dok je zapravo vani i kosi travnjak. Ako se kôd ne unese, a netko podigne robotsku kosilicu, oglasit će se alarm i upozoriti vas.
Većina kosilica dopušta samo nekoliko sekundi za unos PIN koda prije nego što se uključi alarm.
Glasnoća i ton alarma varirat će ovisno o marki i modelu robotske kosilice koju nosite. Nadamo se da će alarm biti dovoljan da prestraši potencijalne kradljivce kosilice.
PIN kod
Kao što je gore spomenuto, većina, ako ne i sve, robotske kosilice na tržištu imaju PIN kôd koji morate unijeti prije nego što možete koristiti stroj.
Obično je to 4-znamenkasti kod koji vlasnik smišlja i postavlja nakon prvog postavljanja uređaja.
Obavezno odaberite nešto čega se možete sjetiti. Također je dobra ideja da negdje zapišete kôd, za slučaj da ga zaboravite.
Također, svakako odaberite nešto što nije lako pogoditi ili shvatiti. Upotreba koda 1234 vjerojatno nije najsigurnija opcija za PIN kod na vašoj robot kosilici.
Slično kao s vašim pametnim telefonom ili drugim uređajima, ako netko netočno unese PIN kod određeni broj puta, robot se neće moći koristiti. Bit ćete zaključani na određeno vrijeme.
Većina modela omogućuje vam da odaberete koliko je neuspjelih pokušaja potrebno za zaključavanje korisnika. Osjećate se stvarno sigurnim u svoje fine motoričke sposobnosti...idite na samo jedan pokušaj!
Osnovno uparivanje vaše robotske kosilice
Postoje neki modeli na tržištu, obično oni skuplji, koji nude oblik uparivanja baze. To znači da se robotska kosilica može upariti i puniti samo s jednom specifičnom bazom.
Dakle, ako netko ukrade robotsku kosilicu iz vašeg dvorišta, neće je moći naplatiti za buduću upotrebu. Morali bi provaliti u vašu garažu i također ukrasti baznu jedinicu. Osim ako kradljivac robot kosilica ne obavi puno istraživanja, vjerojatno to neće znati niti razmišljati toliko unaprijed.
Što ako vam netko ukrade robotsku kosilicu
Što se događa ako provalnik kosilice zaobiđe sve sigurnosne mjere postavljene na vašoj robotskoj kosilici i pobjegne sa strojem? Što sad?
Srećom, još uvijek postoje neke sigurnosne značajke koje bi vam mogle pomoći vratiti vašu robotsku kosilicu ili je barem učiniti bezvrijednom za lopova.
GPS lociranje i oporavak
Većina proizvođača robotskih kosilica koristi određenu razinu GPS-a u svojim pametnim kosilicama. Ovo je način na koji vaše robotske kosilice znaju kositi na određenim područjima, a ne na drugim i znaju koja područja još nisu pokosile.
No, ova značajka također može djelovati kao sigurnosna rezerva ako vaša kosilica jednog dana nestane.
Kupite povlačenjem aplikacije na svom pametnom telefonu ili web-mjestu proizvođača, trebali biste moći locirati svoju robotsku kosilicu u bilo kojem trenutku.
This could be very handy if your mower goes missing and you need to track it down.
Here is an example of one such case, where the unit’s GPS led police to the stolen robot mower, outside of Denver: GPS in stolen automatic lawn mower leads owner, police to Loveland storage unit and possibly more ill-gotten goods
This hopefully goes without saying, but should you track down the suspected robot mower thief, do not try to confront them yourself or steal back your missing mower. Call the authorities and let them do their job.
Device Blacklisting
Ok, they got past the PIN code, because you left it at 1111, and the on-board GPS locator isn’t finding the device. All is lost, right?
Well, unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like you are getting the device back. But, you can at least take one last measure to make it so they can’t enjoy their new robot lawn mower.
Call the manufacturer and tell them what happened. They will then blacklist the unit. By doing this, you make it nearly impossible for the thief to get the machine serviced.
Should they take the unit to get service, they will be denied and hopefully the shop will alert the authorities of the stolen device.
I know it doesn’t really do anything to replace the unit you lost, but maybe it at least gives some comfort knowing that you are messing up the bad guy’s day.
More Ways To Secure Your Robot Lawn Mower
Don’t just rely on the manufacturer’s installed security measures. There are plenty of steps you can take to help increase security in your yard, and therefore keeping your robot mower safer.
Security Lighting
I personally think every yard should have some form of security lighting set up. Not only does this illuminate the yard should you need to run to the shed for something after the sun goes down, but it also deters would-be trespassers.
I am a big fan of the Ring security system, lights and cameras, but there are so many options out there. Just check out Home Depot or Amazon.
You can grab some quality motion lights for under $40 that work amazingly.
Now you may be saying to yourself, ‘Ok, yes lighting is helpful, but who mows at night?’
Good point. But that doesn’t mean that some owners aren’t having their device out there in the dark. Plus, the idea of using motion lights isn’t just to protect your robot lawn mower. It is more to prevent unwanted visitors from entering your yard in general.
Outdoor Security Cameras
Much like the use of motion lighting, I think security cameras should be part of every home’s security system.
There are so many brands and options out there now, you can easily find a great quality camera that will not break the bank.
I use these motion lights with the camera built in from Ring. They are a little bit more expensive, but if you use the Ring system for your home they are an amazing addition with superb quality and reliability.
Should You Insure Your Robot Mower?
It will depend on your homeowners insurance company if it is an option to add your robot lawn mower to your policy. Not all companies will have this option.
It is a relatively expensive piece of equipment, so it is something you may want to consider. Just make sure the cost to repair or replace the device is worth what the added cost to your premium would be.
I do not insure any of my robots. I am not saying that is the best way to go about it, just sharing some personal insights.
Extra Steps To Keep Your Robot Mower Secure From Theft
- Only schedule the mower to run during the day.
- Run the robot mower when you are home and keep an eye out.
- If you run the robot lawn mower at night, be sure to install some security lights and possibly some cameras.
- If you go on vacation, let your neighbor know to keep an eye out. Or, ask your neighbor if they mind mowing the grass while you are gone.
- Please don’t advertise that you got a new fancy robot lawn mower on social media.
Final Thoughts On Security For Your Robot Lawn Mower
When you spend thousands of dollars on anything, you hate to think about someone coming along and stealing it. Unfortunately, there are some sucky people in the world.
Luckily, most robot lawn mowers do come with an array of built in security measures. Unfortunately, none of them can necessarily prevent someone from walking off with your automatic mower.
To keep your robot mower safe, I suggest you run it only during the day time, when you are home. If you do run it in the evenings or maybe when you are away on vacation, it is best to have security lighting and cameras set up.