§ 00 — Service for Every Rover · Nationwide

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Everything you need to keep your Rover running — fleet or personal — from first delivery through the ten-thousandth round.

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500+
Courses served
4-Year
Warranty on new units
98%
Issues fixed remotely
§ 01 — Owner Resources

Everything you need
to run Rover.

§ 02 — Common Issues & Solutions

Fast fixes.
Not field calls.

Most Rover issues are resolved by adjusting settings, not replacing hardware. Here are the six we hear about most.

01

Unit Not Connecting to Transmitter

Most likely cause

Channel mismatch between the unit and transmitter. Verify both are set to the same channel. Check transmitter battery. If recently serviced, the channel may have been reset. Strong 5G interference nearby — try high-power mode.

Watch the fix → Adjust Transmitter Frequency
02

Unit Not Following Consistently

Most likely cause

Power or frequency settings need adjustment. Set to High Power for stronger signal. Mismatched frequency between unit and transmitter causes erratic following. Re-calibrate follow distance if recently adjusted.

Watch the fix → Setting the Frequency
03

Transmitter Not Charging

Most likely cause

Damaged charging cable or port. Inspect the XLR charge port for debris or damage. Replace the cable before reattempting — a faulty cable can damage the transmitter board or battery.

Contact Support →
04

Unit Stops and Won’t Resume

Not a malfunction

This is Rover's hands-free safety feature. When a golfer turns to face the unit, a 3-second safety delay runs before Rover resumes following. Train staff and members during onboarding — it's the #1 source of confusion.

Watch the fix → Hands-Free Mode (3.0)
05

Unit Swerving or Drifting

Most likely cause

Calibration issue — unit calibrated too close to the transmitter. Re-calibrate follow distance to the correct setting. Also inspect caster wheels — worn or damaged casters cause drift on uneven terrain.

Watch the fix → Caster Wheel Replacement
06

Unit Not Charging (Dead Battery)

Most likely cause

Deep discharge may need recovery charging. Do not use standard charging on a fully dead unit — follow the “Charge a Dead Unit” video below. Inspect battery cable connections and XLR cover.

Watch the fix → Charge a Dead Unit
Still stuck?

Our service team diagnoses remotely and ships replacement parts fast. Most issues resolved in 1–2 business days.

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§ 03 — Common Replacement Parts

Fix it yourself.
Most parts, ten minutes.

These are the parts our service team ships most often, organized by the symptom they solve. Modular design — no specialty tools needed.

Group A · Charging & Power
See Issue 03 & 06 above
Won’t charge or holds weak charge
  • XLR charge port cover

    XLR Charge Port Cover

    $25

    First thing to check — debris or a cracked cover is the most common charge failure.

    Inquire
  • Rover battery cable package

    Battery Cable Package

    $29

    Replace after any damaged-cable diagnosis. A faulty cable can damage the battery board.

    Inquire
  • Rover 36-hole battery pack

    Battery Pack (36-hole)

    $299

    Last resort after deep-discharge recovery fails. Includes install guide.

    Inquire
Group B · Transmitter
See Issue 01 above
Not connecting or pairing
  • Transmitter toggle switch set

    Toggle Switch Set

    $7

    Worn power toggles are the #1 transmitter issue. Five-minute replacement.

    Inquire
  • Replacement transmitter case kit

    Transmitter Case Kit

    $25

    Cracked or dropped unit? Replace the case, keep the board.

    Inquire
  • Pre-paired replacement transmitter

    Replacement Transmitter

    $149

    Lost or fully damaged. Pre-paired to your account — channel config included.

    Inquire
Group C · Wear & Tear
See Issue 05 above
Swerving, drifting, or fabric wear
  • Rover bag bar sleeve

    Bag Bar Sleeve

    $15

    Protects the bag bar from wear. Replace every 1–2 seasons on high-use fleets.

    Inquire
  • Fleet-grade golf bag strap

    Golf Bag Strap

    $25

    Fraying or stretched? Fleet-grade replacement webbing with heavy hardware.

    Inquire
  • Rover rear wheel assembly

    Rear Wheel Assembly

    $75

    Worn casters cause drift on uneven terrain — the most common wear item on rental fleets.

    Inquire
  • Rover 3.0 drive motor

    Rover 3.0 Drive Motor

    $125

    Genuine OEM drive motor. Direct-fit swap when a unit loses power or drives slow.

    Inquire
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§ 04 — Rover Video Academy

Watch, do, done.

From daily prep to advanced diagnostics and part replacement. Every video under 10 minutes, shot on real units by the team that builds them.

4:12
Operations
Daily Prep & Setup
7:48
Training
Staff Training Overview
3:05
Features
Hands-Free Mode (3.0)
2:31
Features
Connect Bluetooth Speaker
5:22
Recovery
Charge a Dead Unit
3:40
Settings
Setting the Frequency
2:58
Settings
Adjust Transmitter Frequency
4:05
Diagnostics
Clearing Ultrasonic Code
3:17
Diagnostics
Running Self Diagnostic
6:44
Maintenance
Caster Wheel Replacement
8:21
Repair
Dashboard Replacement
5:10
Repair
Top Cover Removal
§ 05 — Frequently Asked

Questions we hear
every week.

Yes. Rover handles slopes up to 25 degrees and uses ultrasonic sensors plus dynamic braking to maintain control on downhills. For extreme terrain (links courses with severe drop-offs or tight cart paths), we recommend talking to our team about course-specific calibration during onboarding.

A full charge powers 36 holes on standard terrain — enough for two 18-hole rounds with margin to spare. Hilly courses or hot weather may reduce range by 10–15%. Charge time is 4–6 hours from empty.

That’s Rover’s hands-free safety feature, not a malfunction. When a golfer turns to face the unit, Rover pauses for 3 seconds before resuming follow mode. This prevents accidental movement when you’re standing still or addressing a shot. Train staff and members during onboarding — this is the #1 source of customer questions.

Yes. Rover units are not locked to a specific course. They work anywhere — your home club, away rounds, even at courses without prior Rover setup. Master Caddies features (course-specific GPS, hole strategy) work on any of our 17,000+ mapped U.S. courses.

New Rover units (2.0 and 3.0) come with a 4-year warranty on major components — motors, batteries, electronics, and frame. Refurbished Rover 3.0 units come with a 1-year limited warranty. Wear items (straps, sleeves, casters) are not covered but are inexpensive and easy to replace yourself.

Fully charge the battery, then flip the circuit breaker to the OFF position. That’s it. Store in a dry space at 40–70°F.

§ 06 — Master Caddies Support

App not behaving? Let’s fix it.

Master Caddies is a new product and we’re shipping updates constantly. If something isn’t working, tell us — most issues are fixed in the next release.

Check your phone permissions first — 80% of issues trace back to a missed permission. Master Caddies needs: Location · Always (course detection, live yardages) · Bluetooth (Rover speakers, AirPods, Apple Watch) · Microphone (voice questions) · Camera (coming soon — swing recording and shot capture). On iPhone: Settings → Master Caddies → enable all. On Android: Settings → Apps → Master Caddies → Permissions.

Master Caddies detects your course by GPS when you arrive. If detection fails, tap Start Round in the app and search by course name. If your course isn’t in the list, it may not be mapped yet — tap Tell My Course About Master Caddies to put it on our roadmap.

Most voice dropouts are Bluetooth issues. Check that your AirPods, watch, or Rover speaker are still connected, and that your phone isn’t on silent. If voice is still missing, exit and restart the round — your hole, score, and yardages will resume where you left off.

Yardages are calculated from your phone’s GPS. Accuracy improves when your phone has a clear sky view (not buried in your bag). If yardages are consistently off at a specific course, that course may need a re-survey — tap Report a Bug below and tell us which course and which hole.

Rounds save automatically when you tap Finish Round. If you closed the app mid-round, open Master Caddies and look in Round History — unfinished rounds appear with a ‘Resume’ prompt for 24 hours. After that, the round is held in our system for 30 days — contact support and we can recover the scorecard.

We read every suggestion. Tap Request a Feature below or email features@followrover.com. The most-requested features make it into the next quarterly roadmap — and you’ll get an email when yours ships.

Talk to the team

Bug, missing course, or feature idea — every message reaches the build team directly.

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Rover Service Network

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We are here.

Our service team handles remote diagnostics, fast parts shipping, and on-site support through our authorized service network. Most issues resolved in 1–2 business days.

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