In-depth review
Worx Landroid WR140 Review (2026)
In-depth review of the Worx Landroid WR140: Wi-Fi scheduling, rain sensor, quarter-acre coverage, and the limits buyers should know.
Worx Landroid WR140
Smart scheduling and app control at a mid-range price.
Our verdict
The WR140 is the smart-value pick for quarter-acre lawns: Wi-Fi app control, automatic rain retreat, and a low 0.8-inch minimum cut that manicured-lawn owners will appreciate. The trade-off is scope: a quarter-acre rating, a narrow 7-inch cut, and a 20-degree slope limit mean it is strictly a small-to-medium flat-yard mower. Within those bounds it punches above its price; outside them, look at the Husqvarna.
What we like
- Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth app control with scheduling, mowing zones, and over-the-air firmware updates.
- Built-in rain sensor sends the mower back to its base when it starts raining.
- Cutting height adjusts from 0.8 to 2 inches, lower than most competitors for a manicured look.
What to watch out for
- Rated for only a quarter acre, so it is undersized for larger suburban lots.
- 7-inch cutting width is narrow, which means more passes and longer total mow time.
- Max slope of 20 degrees rules out steep banks and drainage swales.
Who it is for
Owners of flat to gently rolling lawns up to a quarter acre who want app control and scheduling without paying premium prices.
App control and smart features
The WR140's headline advantage is connectivity: Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth with the Landroid app gives you scheduling, multi-zone mowing, and over-the-air firmware updates from anywhere. The built-in rain sensor automatically returns the mower to its base when rain starts, which protects both the lawn and the machine. These are features you normally find a tier up in price.
Cut quality and height range
The cutting height adjusts from 0.8 to 2 inches, lower than the Husqvarna's 2-inch minimum, which suits owners who like a tight, manicured cut on Bermuda or zoysia. The 7-inch cutting width is narrow, so the mower makes more passes and total mow time runs longer than wider rivals. On a quarter-acre lawn that is fine; it is the reason the rating stops at a quarter acre.
Limits: slopes and thick grass
The 20-degree slope limit is the number to respect: banks and swales steeper than that need to be wired out of the mowing area. The WR140 is also not the mower for reclaiming an overgrown lawn; like all robots it maintains short grass well and struggles with tall, thick growth. First mow of spring may need a traditional mower to knock things down.
How it stacks up
Against the Husqvarna Automower 115H, the Worx wins on connectivity (Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth-only) and minimum cut height (0.8 vs 2.0 inches), but loses badly on coverage (0.25 vs 0.4 acres) and slopes (20 degrees vs 40 percent grade). Against the Gardena Sileno Minimo, the Worx covers more ground and offers remote app access, while the Gardena is quieter and mows in a more systematic pattern. Pick the Worx when the yard fits and the app matters.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Affordable robotic mowing
- Handles rain well
- Modular add-ons available
Common complaints
- Can get stuck or cut its own boundary wire
- Wi-Fi setup issues reported
- Support and warranty experiences are poor for some
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
Key specifications
- Max lawn size
- 1/4 acre
- Cutting width
- 7 in
- Cutting height
- 0.8 to 2.0 in
- Max slope
- 20 degrees
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app control
Also consider
Husqvarna Automower 115H
The proven workhorse with the deepest service network in the category.
- Max lawn size: 0.4 acres
- Cutting width: 8.7 in
Gardena Sileno Minimo 500
The quietest robot mower you can buy, built for smaller lawns.
- Max lawn size: 5,400 sq ft (500 sq m)
- Cutting width: 6.3 in
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Does the WR140 work without Wi-Fi?
Yes, it mows on its programmed schedule without Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth covers local control. Wi-Fi adds remote access and firmware updates, but the mower is not bricked without it.
How does the rain sensor work?
A sensor on the mower detects rainfall and sends it back to the charging station until conditions dry. This is automatic once enabled in the app, and it is genuinely useful because mowing wet grass clumps and can spread lawn disease.
Can it cut my grass short?
Down to 0.8 inches, which is lower than most robot mowers and suits warm-season grasses kept tight. Just do not scalp: dropping more than a third of blade height at once stresses any grass.