Yarbo needs to keep the map, module data, schedules and workplans regularly backed up to the cloud, so that core replacement does not need remapping (or involving support to move the maps which takes multiple days).
Replacing the core or any modules should just sync with the cloud and download the user selected backed up map data to facilitate prompt setup.
Ideally, cloud backup should also have an opt-out option for those who value privacy over the inconvenience.
This really came to light for those of us who mapped for the snowblower in the winter and then started mowing, plopping mowing Areas fully overlapped on top of snowblower Areas/Pathways/Sidewalks. Yarbo’s one map handling multiple modules became unworkable, at least for me. A way to back up (and import) EVERYTHING the App knows, even locally, would have been helpful as a way to keep multiple sets of maps, as a backup mechanism, and, possibly, to move maps/settings/work plans/schedules to a new core.
Yarbo development is investigating ways to have a map that address my use case. They have mentioned filtering and the ability to have workable Pathways in overlapped Areas, but I have no details or a time frame. I made my snowblower Areas/Pathways/etc as complete as possible before mapping for the mower, but I would like to make a few changes and may need to delete part of my mowing map items to do it.
So, yeah, a full backup (map, Work Plans, Settings, Schedules) would have been great to do after the winter was over, but that capability isn’t there except for just bare bone mapped items (from what I understand).
There is legislation and other regulations that make this extremely complex for a global company. But, yes for those countries that allow this, I believe it would be a good option. As you said, optional but it should be not opt out but an opt in.
Add the ability to back it up to the Yarbo app on your phone. Gets around most countries legislation.
I’d love to see the ability to back the map up somewhere locally or cloud based that can be reloaded if a module/data center is replaced instead of having to go through the entire mapping process again.
Thank you for your suggestion!
We understand how helpful cloud backups for maps, module data, schedules, and work plans would be—especially to make core or module replacement much easier.
We’ve shared your idea with our product team, including the option to opt out for users who prefer more privacy.
Thanks again for your feedback—we really appreciate it and will continue working to improve the Yarbo experience!