Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to share my recent experience with the Gardena Error 429 issue, as it might be helpful to others who are encountering the same problem. This error has been quite a nuisance, but after some research and troubleshooting, I managed to resolve it. Let me walk you through my journey.### The ProblemSince yesterday, I started receiving Error 429 messages from my Gardena mower. The mower became inaccessible, and I couldn’t control it through the app. At first, I thought the issue was resolved, but it came back unexpectedly. I was quite puzzled because I hadn’t made any changes to my setup.### Initial ThoughtsI wondered if this was a widespread problem or something specific to my setup. I checked online forums and the SmartThings community to see if others were facing the same issue. It turns out, several users reported similar problems, which made me feel a bit better knowing I wasn’t alone.### Troubleshooting Steps1. Rebooting the Mower: The first thing I tried was rebooting the mower. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues. Unfortunately, this didn’t work in my case. 2. Checking the Hub Connection: Next, I verified the connection between my mower and the SmartThings hub. The hub was online, and all other devices were functioning properly, so the issue wasn’t with the hub.3. Resetting the Mower: I decided to perform a factory reset on the mower. This involved holding down the power button for about 10 seconds until the LED started flashing. After resetting, I reconnected the mower to the hub. This didn’t immediately solve the problem, but it was a necessary step.4. Updating Firmware: I checked if there were any firmware updates available for the mower. Updating to the latest version is always a good practice, as it can fix bugs and improve performance. However, the firmware was already up to date.5. Reviewing Network Settings: Since Error 429 is related to rate limiting, I considered whether my network settings might be contributing to the issue. I adjusted the network configuration to ensure the mower had a stable connection.6. Contacting Support: As a last resort, I reached out to Gardena customer support. They assured me that they were aware of the issue and were working on a fix. They also provided some additional troubleshooting steps, which I followed.### The SolutionAfter several attempts and some guidance from Gardena support, I discovered that the problem was related to the mower’s account handler. It seemed that the account had reached its API request limit, causing the Error 429. To resolve this, I needed to:1. Log Out and Log Back In: I logged out of my Gardena account in the SmartThings app and then logged back in. This reset the API session and allowed the mower to reconnect.2. Adjust Usage Patterns: To prevent this from happening again, I adjusted how frequently I used the mower’s app features. This helped ensure I didn’t hit the API limit.### Lessons LearnedThis experience taught me the importance of patience and thorough troubleshooting when dealing with smart devices. It also highlighted the value of community support and manufacturer assistance. If you’re facing similar issues, don’t hesitate to reach out for help—whether it’s through forums like this or directly to the manufacturer.I hope my experience can help someone else who’s struggling with the same problem. Happy gardening and happy automating! 
