Dreame robot mower "Path obstructed": what it means and the fix

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Works for Dreame A2 and A3 AWD series (A3 AWD 1000, A3 AWD Pro 2500 and 3500).

Short answer

What it means: Something is blocking a path the mower needs to follow, such as a path between zones.

Quick fix: Check whether a no-go zone is set across the path.

Fix it in 3 steps

Check whether a no-go zone is set across the path.
Remove any obstacles blocking the robot.
If it still cannot pass, delete the path in Map Editing and set a new one.

Fixed when: The mower follows the path.

Still showing Path obstructed?

The message keeps coming back after a restart. Contact Dreame after-sales service through support.dreametech.com, or the [email protected] address in the manual, with your serial number and a photo or video of the problem. Contact Dreame support. Dreame support →

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Why it happens

No-go zone set across the path
Obstacles on the path

Other Dreame robot mower errors

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