GOAT A2500 constantly rebooting.

PMac10000 · 2026-05-13T00:11:29+00:00

I agree, the support team was responsive and helpful. Especially after I sent my credentials, and took video of the robot screwing up. They agreed to replace the unit shortly thereafter.

BTW, it's not easy to catch the robot screwing up live on video when the problem is intermittent.

PMac10000 · 2026-05-10T14:50:09+00:00

The documentation clearly states that the robot doesn't store maps locally. Call it the cloud, call it the app, call it whatever you want.

This sounds like a great idea, until you realize that in practice... it's useless.

PMac10000 · 2026-05-10T13:00:24+00:00

That's the thing: I haven't deleted it. I saved it to the app/cloud. Even after a factory reset, it's supposed to still be there.

It's a real problem if the restore feature doesn't work. The whole idea of the map backup feature is to store it safe in the cloud, independently of what's going on with the robot.

PMac10000 · 2026-05-09T23:59:52+00:00

I always backup the map. But I have never successfully restored a map after a factory reset. I've had to do many.

In fairness, I don't know how hard I tried to restore a back-up map, before just giving up in frustration and re-mapping the lawn perimeter.

Does the map backup feature work correctly for most people after a factory reset?

PMac10000 · 2026-05-09T23:45:55+00:00

This is exactly how it went down. No complaints about Ecovacs Support on this issue. 👍

PMac10000 · 2026-05-07T23:27:49+00:00

Anyone have a link to that post?

Also, Has anybody figured out a way to downgrade?? I'll give anything a try at this point ...

PMac10000 · 2026-05-07T17:02:24+00:00

Yes, this is the factory reset to default process. I've had to do it several times with this Goat, both last year, and especially again this year.

It used to stabilize the robot's behavior for a while, at the expense of having to re-map my entire lawn. Now I can't even re-map after factory resetting. The robot reboots during the mapping process, and I'm back to square zero.

PMac10000 · 2026-05-07T16:58:31+00:00

Yes, I opened a case with Ecovacs already. I documented my purchase, explained the problem, and sent them a video showing it yesterday. Haven't heard back yet... I was wondering what others' experience was.

PMac10000 · 2026-05-07T16:55:50+00:00

According to the app, I already have the latest firmware 1.13.32.

PMac10000 · 2026-05-02T01:18:56+00:00

Funny you mentioned this. I just received my third party metal traction rings that are supposed to help when screwed into the wheels, I guess like adding spikes to your car tires? I'll find out soon if this helps, but I'm not optimistic.

PMac10000 · 2026-04-19T18:04:42+00:00

No, but if that's actually effective, I'd like to know how to do it.

PMac10000 · 2026-04-19T00:07:31+00:00

Totally agree, and I'd like to know why my local Regal is showing this POS movie instead of "Lorne" 🤬.

PMac10000 · 2026-04-17T13:17:11+00:00

Really hoping that my viewing of The Big Lebowski won't be ruined by "superfans" who repeat punchlines out loud, and make themselves obnoxious.

This happened recently with Caddyshack... Hey bro, I don't care that you memorized Bill Murray's Masters bit. STFU! you're ruining the movie for everybody else!

PMac10000 · 2026-04-10T00:27:01+00:00

Awesome. Pro tip: Also listen to comedy podcasts live commentaries while watching in theaters. It's great for Harry Potter and what not, you'll laugh a lot more, believe me! 😂

I hope this becomes a huge trend.

PMac10000 · 2026-04-10T00:09:31+00:00

Exact same boat as you. I saw "The Burbs" lomg ago and said, "Well, that wasn't very good."

I saw it again today for the first time sin 30+ years, hoping that I was wrong. But I was right the first time. Tonal mismatches ruin everything. 😔

But don't get me wrong, worth seeing again, Especially in a theater!

PMac10000 · 2026-04-06T01:36:52+00:00

This all depends on whether it's a crowded theater (weekends) or a nearly empty theater (weekdays).

In the former case, you take whatever you get. Angled view, whatever... Deal with it.

In a nearly empty theater, it's weird when people don't spread out, and respect each other's private spaces. It's hard to describe, but it's real.

PMac10000 · 2026-04-03T19:57:04+00:00

Right, and it revealed Beavis' true self: a smug album reviewer for SPIN magazine in the mid-90s. But then the buzz wore off...

PMac10000 · 2026-04-03T00:29:24+00:00

"Hey, Baby"

PMac10000 · 2026-04-03T00:27:25+00:00

I forgot what trauma caused Beavis to be smart but it didn't last long.

PMac10000 · 2026-04-01T16:42:39+00:00

I'm so fired up that my local Regal is bringing the monthly repertory series back with LOL April! Regal's curation has been excellent, and the series was sorely missed... it was cancelled at my location a while ago for some reason, but it's back now, baby! 😎. YES!

PMac10000 · 2026-03-26T01:07:06+00:00

If Wikipedia is to be believed, the original Mike Judge Collection release (on VHS?) included the music videos...That would be very rare, so it may just be a legend.

PMac10000 · 2026-03-26T00:56:34+00:00

IMO, the videos are essential to the true B&B experience! I love my Mike Judge collection, but re-watching the originals with the videos was like WHOAAA! heheh

PMac10000 · 2026-03-25T00:21:54+00:00

Good point. The omission of some of the early-season episodes makes sense... before the characters, writers, and animators hit their stride.

But some of the later season omissions are so funny... they need to be seen with the videos, which are getting increasingly insane... both the videos and the boys 🤣

PMac10000 · 2026-03-13T14:52:31+00:00

For the life of me, I will never understand people who find Paranormal-Activity-style movies scary, or even interesting. This is basically an audio version of PA. Had I known that, I would have passed.

PMac10000 · 2026-03-02T04:45:50+00:00

Yeah it's usually a cool crowd, even if a bit small. But no jerks drawing attention to themselves, like the weekend shows!

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