The Flymo EasiLife GO 500 is a fully robotic lawn mower designed to quietly get on with cutting your grass while you get on with your day. It sits at the more premium end of the market, reflecting its smart features, app control and safety sensors.
Flymo is a familiar name in UK gardens, and this model leans on that heritage with a thoughtful feature set: automatic mulching, adjustable cutting heights and clever guide wire navigation. With a user rating of 4.5 out of 5 from several owners, it’s clearly impressing most people who have taken the plunge.
If you’re tired of pushing a mower around at weekends and want a largely set‑and‑forget solution, the EasiLife GO 500 aims to take the chore out of lawn care.
The Flymo EasiLife GO 500 is ideal for homeowners with a medium‑sized garden who want a consistently tidy lawn without putting in regular manual effort. Once the boundary wire and charging dock are installed, it will patrol the lawn automatically, making it well suited to families and busy professionals.
Its app control, Push & Go interface and remote start make it particularly appealing if you’re comfortable with basic tech and like the idea of tweaking schedules from your phone. Features like Collision, Lift and Tilt sensors, plus a PIN code, also make it a good fit for gardens where children or pets are around, and where security is a concern.
This is not a budget mower. It’s aimed at buyers who are happy to pay more up front for convenience and a well‑kept lawn all season with minimal input. If you currently pay for regular lawn cutting, or you really dislike mowing, this model can start to make financial sense over time.
If you have a very small patch of grass or enjoy the ritual of mowing once a week, a simpler, cheaper corded or cordless mower may still be the better choice.
The standout benefit is that the EasiLife GO 500 simply does the mowing for you. Its self‑propelled, brushless DC motor and lithium‑ion battery work together to quietly trim the lawn and return to the charging dock when needed.
Cutting height can be adjusted between 20 and 50 mm, so you can keep grass short and neat in summer or leave it slightly longer when conditions are dry. The 16 cm cutting width and mulching system finely chop clippings and leave them on the lawn, feeding the grass and removing the need for a collection box.
The EasiLife app and Push & Go interface remove a lot of complexity: you can start or adjust mowing without fiddly programming at the mower itself. Smart features such as LawnSense and FrostSense help it adapt to conditions, while patented guide wire technology improves navigation and coverage, especially in more awkward garden layouts.
Safety and security are well covered too. Collision, Lift and Tilt sensors, a prominent stop button and a PIN code lock mean the mower should stop quickly if disturbed and is less attractive to opportunistic thieves.
The main drawback is price. As a robotic mower, the EasiLife GO 500 sits well above many traditional cordless or corded models, so the convenience comes at a clear premium.
The 16 cm cutting width is relatively narrow, which is typical for compact robotic mowers but means it takes longer to cover a lawn than a wider push mower. If you have a very large garden, you may find this model a touch small for the area.
Initial installation requires laying a boundary wire and positioning the charging dock, which can be time‑consuming and a bit fiddly if you are not confident with DIY. While the 2‑year warranty is reasonable, some premium garden tools now offer longer cover, which would add peace of mind on a high‑value purchase like this.
There’s no mention of features such as rain sensors or multi‑zone mapping beyond the settable start points, so if you want the very latest high‑end robotic mower tech, you might find this model a little more basic than the most advanced (and often even more expensive) options.
Once installed, day‑to‑day use of the Flymo EasiLife GO 500 is largely effortless. You plug in the charging dock, lay and peg down the boundary wire, and let the mower learn its route. After that, the self‑propelled design means it quietly roams the lawn on its own and returns to the dock to top up the 18 V lithium‑ion battery.
Controls are straightforward. The Push & Go interface on the mower itself is backed up by the EasiLife app, so you can start or stop mowing, adjust settings and set start points for different areas of the garden from your phone. The LCD display gives clear feedback if you prefer to interact directly at the mower.
The built‑in sensors noticeably improve day‑to‑day safety and reliability. Collision sensors help it nudge away from obstacles, while Lift and Tilt sensors stop the blades quickly if the mower is picked up or knocked. A large stop button offers instant manual control too.
Because it mulches and leaves fine clippings on the lawn, there’s no grass box to empty and very little mess to deal with. Routine maintenance mainly involves occasionally cleaning the underside and replacing the metal blade when it dulls. At just over 21 cm tall and 51.8 cm long, it’s compact enough to sit unobtrusively by its charging station when not in use.
Performance is built around a brushless DC motor and 18 V lithium‑ion battery, which together deliver efficient, low‑maintenance power for regular mowing. The mower’s 16 cm cutting width isn’t huge, but for a robotic mower it’s adequate for methodically covering small to medium lawns over regular cycles.
The adjustable cutting heights from 20 to 50 mm give you control over the finish. Shorter settings keep a lawn looking bowling‑green neat in summer, while higher settings are better for spring growth or during dry spells when you don’t want to scalp the grass. The metal blade offers a cleaner cut than basic plastic blades and should stand up well to repeated use.
Mulching is a key feature here. Instead of collecting clippings, the mower cuts them very finely and drops them back into the turf. This saves time and effort and can improve lawn health over time by returning nutrients to the soil, provided you mow regularly so you’re only trimming small amounts each pass.
On the smart side, the EasiLife GO 500 includes Wi‑Fi connectivity and works with the EasiLife app, so you can manage the mower from your smartphone. LawnSense and FrostSense help tailor mowing to the conditions, avoiding cutting when the lawn is frosty and adjusting to growth patterns, which can reduce wear on both grass and machine.
Patented guide wire technology, combined with collision sensors and the ability to set start points for multiple areas, helps the mower navigate more complex gardens and narrow passages more reliably than basic random‑pattern robots. Security and safety are bolstered by a PIN code, stop button and Lift/Tilt sensors, making the mower safer in shared or open spaces.
With a price around £690, the Flymo EasiLife GO 500 commands a clear premium over most conventional lawn mowers and sits towards the higher end of the lawn care budget for many households. However, you are paying for autonomy, not raw cutting width or power.
Considering the combination of robotic operation, app control, smart sensors, guide wire navigation and a solid safety package, its feature set is strong for a mid‑range robotic model. You also gain a 2‑year manufacturer warranty, provided you register within 28 days, which is decent reassurance on a product that will live outdoors for much of the year.
The 4.5 out of 5 user rating suggests that most owners feel they are getting good value, especially when factoring in the time saved on regular mowing and the potential to offset the cost against what you might otherwise spend on gardening services. If you simply want the cheapest way to cut grass a few times a month, this won’t be it; but if you see value in an always‑tidy lawn with minimal effort, the price becomes easier to justify.
The Flymo EasiLife GO 500 is a well‑specified robotic mower that successfully delivers on its promise of low‑effort, high‑consistency lawn care. Strong safety features, reliable guide wire navigation, app control and a capable mulching system make it a compelling option for tech‑friendly homeowners who want to reclaim their weekends.
Its relatively narrow cutting width and premium price mean it’s not the right fit for everyone, particularly if you have a very large garden or are trying to keep costs down. Installation also demands a bit of time and patience up front.
If you have a small to medium lawn, dislike mowing, and are willing to invest for long‑term convenience, the EasiLife GO 500 is an excellent choice that should keep your grass in good shape with very little input from you.
