MyToro 4+

Logging into this app every time I use it is crazy, not sure why an app to keep track of how much you use your lawnmower needs to have this level of security. Plus, the user ID and password are through some Microsoft portal, so you can’t even search for My Toro in your password manager. Plus, it doesn’t let you use Face ID or a fingerprint to log in, so every time you’ve got to go through this dance.

Then, adding a new session of mowing is not intuitive. Would it kill the designers to have added a button that says Add New Activity? Put it up front, make it obvious. Stop trying to sell me a PUC (Personal Usage Calculator) which supposedly talks to the app via Bluetooth and automatically adds your usage. I thought about getting one for the coolness factor, but online reviews were not encouraging.

Not sure why the app needs to show my weather forecast. I was just outside mowing, I already know how hot it was. Also not sure why the app only shows me a recommended dealer in Ohio, when I live in NY. I’m sure Toro’s NY dealers really appreciate that level of support.

While I may be a baby boomer, I know my way around computers and software. Been using Macs since 1986, and currently admin a music software support page on Facebook. So, I’m not some crotchety old guy who has trouble with technology. Just a crotchety old guy, period. 😉😆

App works well to the point that it does not crash or is corrupted. However, installing the app and adding equipment was a breeze, but syncing my Puc was a disappointing, and almost frustrating process. Eventually I was able to get the Puc added and attached to a piece of equipment. Unfortunately now, in order to sync the data from the Puc to the app, requires pressing the sync button to receive an error message, close the error box, and try again to successfully sync. I’m hoping these are minor bugs that will get fixed because the potential for this app is exciting!

I was a bit hesitant because I read where people have so much trouble syncing. It always takes me two attempts. Accept that as part of the process and you’ll be happy.

Whether I sync every time I use it doesn’t matter. It does fine keeping track of hours and uses. I do appreciate the maintenance reminders. That’s s what sets this apart from just having an hour meter.

I LOVE my Timemaster and want to keep it running for 20+ years. Not only does it save me time, it is the best mulcher ever. I have big mature trees and the only think I raked or blew were the beds.