Looking for the best self-cleaning litter box?
Here you will find the top performers on a side-by-side comparison, with in-depth reviews describing the pros and cons of each unit. You will see the top winner and why this machine is recognized by people (and me personally), as the best on the market.
In the following comparison, I placed the Litter Robot 4 at the top because it brings so many new features. The Litter Robot 4 was launched by Whisker in May 2022 and I have been using it for over a year with my cat Sophie. If you want to learn more about the LR4, I detail my experience on my LITTER ROBOT 4 REVIEW. The following is the comparison between the four best-rated:
Best Automatic Litter Boxes Comparison
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97% Reliability
After the infrared & smart scale sensors detect the cat leaving the box, the Globe rotates sifting clumps to dump them into the bottom waste drawer. Cleaning cycle can be triggered by phone.
Minimum contact with waste
It uses clumping litter
Excellent odor control with airtight sealed drawer
Doesn't require branded supplies. It requires dowloading free Whisker App.
Very Quiet
Very easy to disassemble
Suitable for cats up to 20 lbs
Can handle up to 4 cats. Use ideally with 3 cats maximum.
Battery backup option
Cat litter and waste level tracking system in real time notifying on your phone. Can integrate with smart home devices.
Guarantee : 90 days | Warranty: 18 months
95% Reliability
After the weight sensor at the bottom detects the cat leaving the box, the Globe rotates sifting clumps to dump them into the bottom waste drawer. Cleaning cycle can be triggered by phone.
Minimum contact with waste
It uses clumping litter
Very good odor control
Doesn't require branded supplies. It requires dowloading free Whisker App.
Medium level of noise
Very easy to disassemble
Suitable for cats up to 20 lbs
Can handle up to 4 cats. Use ideally with 3 cats maximum.
Battery backup option
Full waste drawer notification on phone after a # of cycles. Can integrate with smart home devices.
Guarantee: 90 days | Warranty: 18 months
95% Reliability
After the weight sensor at the bottom of the unit detects the cat leaving the box, the Globe rotates sifting the clumps from clean litter to dump them into the bottom waste drawer.
Minimum contact with cat waste
It works with clumping litter
Very good odor control
No need of branded supplies to operate
Medium noise level
Very easy to disassemble
Suitable for cats up to 20 lbs
Works with up to 4 cats, but it's better using with 3 cats.
Battery backup option
Full waste drawer indicator on control panel of litter box.
Guarantee: 90 days | Warranty: 18 months
70% Reliability
Automatic scooping rake rakes and pushes the clumps into a waste compartment minutes after the cats leaves the litter box.
Medium contact with cat waste
It works with silica blue crystals
Good urine odor control
Branded supplies needed: disposable pre-filled trays
Medium noise level
Fairly easy to disassemble
Suitable for cats up to 12 lbs
Up to 2 cats. Preferably using with one cat.
No battery backup option
No indicator when waste compartment is full.
Guarantee: 90 days | Warranty: One year
If you need more alternatives, no worries! Here’s the comparison of honorable mentions:
Honorable Mentions in Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
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75% Reliability
Self-scooping & self-flushing system that connects to a water line & drain system.
Minimum contact with waste
It works with reusable washable plastic granules
Medium odor control
Branded supplies needed: SaniSolution cartridge, washable granules
High level of noise
Fairly easy to disassemble
Preferably for cats up to 12 lbs
Can handle up to 3 cats. Works better with 2 cats
No Battery backup option
Guarantee: 90 days | Warranty: 2 years
70% Reliability
You manually roll the unit to collect clumps on the waste drawer
Minimum contact with waste
Works better with clumping litter
Medium odor control
No need for branded supplies
No noise (non-electric unit)
Fairly easy to disassemble
Suitable for cats up to 15 lbs (L size unit)
Good for up to 3 cats
No battery, manually operated
Guarantee: 30 days
55% Reliability
Scooping rake rakes and lifts clumps to dump them into waste compartment.
Medium contact with waste
Works better with premium clumping litter
Good odor control
Branded supplies: plastic bags, carbon filter, non-stick spray
Low noise level
Easy to disassemble. Fully disassemblable.
Suitable for cats up to 12 lbs
Preferably using with one cat
No battery backup, only plug-in
Guarantee: 30 days | Warranty: One year
If you can’t decide between the Robots, the self-flushing type, or the crystals tray, check my full comparison of Litter Robot vs Scoopfree vs Catgenie. In case you already decided to get the Litter Robot, but don’t know which one is better, here I wrote the difference between the Litter Robot 3 and Litter Robot 4.
Top Automatic Litter Boxes: Advantages, Issues, Solutions & Bottom Line
Useful extra information about every one of the best self-cleaning litter boxes to help you understand what unit could be suitable for your type of cat and which one fits your lifestyle.
TOP #1: LITTER ROBOT 4
ADVANTAGES: High tech is applied in this new automatic litter box. It features 2 sensors, an infrared curtain sensor that detects the cat’s body plus a smart weight-scale sensor located at the bottom. They both work together for a reliable activation of the cleaning cycle. Also, the new Omnisense™ technology allows the tracking of cat waste and cat litter in real time sending this information to the Whisker App so you know when it’s time to add more litter or empty the litter box. The new Litter Robot 4 is super quiet! You won’t even hear the unit rotating, it will be almost like a mosquito flying in the next room. The SmartScale™ technology registers the cat’s weight the last time it uses it. With this, you can identify what cat used the litter box the last. Learn more about my experience with the Litter Robot 4.
POSSIBLE ISSUES & SOLUTIONS: Cat waste gets too humid. This could happen due to the airtight sealed waste drawer. Solution: Simply put a couple of silica bags and that will solve the problem. Cat digging against the entry. Solution: The fence is an accessory that comes included in the Litter Robot 4, this stops cat litter from going outside. If you need a higher barrier you can purchase the Litter Robot 4 fence that mounts on top of the existing fence. The Litter Robot 4, like the Litter Robot 3, stops rotating if the globe has too little litter or too much. The advantage of the Litter Robot 4 is that you see a bar indicator on your phone in real-time about the cat litter level whether optimal or low. Sensors not sensing the cat. Sensors can get dirty with dust or cat hair. Solution: Clean the sensors carefully with a piece of microfiber cloth.
IDEAL CAT OWNER: Multi-cat households, if you need a quiet operation due to the location of the litter box, for people who want to check on the phone at a glance when to refill the litter box and when to empty it. If you want to identify what cat used the litter box the last.
What’s the ideal cat? Any cat weighing between 3 and 20 pounds.
WATCH THE LITTER ROBOT 4 IN ACTION
TOP #2: LITTER ROBOT 3 CONNECT
ADVANTAGES: Highly reliable, can be managed and controlled through your smartphone (even cleaning cycles). Provides charts of litter box usage, notification on the phone when it’s time to empty the waste drawer, and notification on your phone in case the Globe stops rotating (this has never happened to me though). Also, the Connect has the option to be integrated with smart devices at home through IFTTT (e.g. smart lamp to turn blue when the waste drawer is full). Pretty much all the settings can be controlled through the smartphone. Learn all the features of the Connect and Whisker App with my exclusive hands-on review and get $50 Off your purchase!
POSSIBLE ISSUES & SOLUTIONS: If your cat is a heavy litter kicker litter could spill out the litter box, however, this rarely happens. Solution: to stop litter spillage, get the fence or the ramp, they both come as optional accessories. Also, get an easy-to-clean litter mat. If you pour too much litter into the globe, the unit might not complete a rotation. Solution: You must pour litter up to the full line indicator (approx. 12-13 cups of 8 Oz). If you let the Globe go too low on litter, the unit won’t activate to start a cleaning cycle. Solution: Simply top the unit off with cat litter every week. Occasionally some litter may not fall into the bag (this hardly happens). Solution: to avoid leaving a gap between the waste drawer and the bag you have to line the bag tightly to the drawer.
BOTTOM LINE: What’s the ideal cat owner? Busy people that want to have control of the litter box at all times. People that travel a lot. Someone who wants to avoid the litter box task for up to 10 days with a single cat. If you need to monitor your cat litter box usage. The Connect works with iPhone and Android. What’s the ideal cat? Any cat weighing between 5 and 20 lbs.
DOING A CLEANING CYCLE WITH THE ROBOT CONNECT
TOP #3: LITTER ROBOT 3 OPEN AIR
ADVANTAGES: The Litter Robot 3 Open Air operates the same than the Robot Connect so the advantages, issues and solutions are the same. The difference is that the Open Air requires all the settings and commands done manually on the unit itself instead on the phone. Also, the full waste drawer indicator is a flushing yellow light that blinks on the control panel of the machine. I have used both units, the Open Air 3 and now the Connect since I upgraded it. There are many reasons why the Litter Robot is so dependable. I’ve investigated automatic litter boxes for many years, I know every single downfall that most of them have and the Robots don’t have any of those issues.
BOTTOM LINE: What’s the ideal cat owner? People that want to forget about the cat’s litter box for several days, up to 10 days with one cat (personally, I only think about the litter box on Sundays when I take the trash can outside). It’s ideal for people with medical conditions who can’t bend over every day to take care of the litter box. What’s the ideal cat? Any cat weighing between 5 and 20 lbs.
Update: The Litter Robot III review is discontinued and replaced by the Litter Robot 3 Connect. The Litter Robot 3 Connect is exactly the same unit, but unlike the Litter Robot 3 Open Air, the Connect can be managed through the Whisker App.
VIDEO HOW THE LITTER ROBOT OPEN AIR WORKS
TOP #4: SCOOPFREE ULTRA
ADVANTAGE: Convenient disposable tray system that you don’t need to clean after use. You just need to dispose of the dirty tray and replace it with a new one. Scoopfree Ultra also comes with an optional top entry hood in case you prefer that option.
POSSIBLE ISSUES & SOLUTIONS: The bottom of the unit is a cardboard tray and it may be susceptible to leaking. This could be a problem with male cats that spray high. Solution: if your cat scratches the bottom or urinates on walls, there is a plastic permanent tray that can be used with crystals. Smelly crystals. Solution: you need to stir the crystals every day and place the unit close to circulating air to make the crystals work better. The waste compartment gets too full before time to change the tray. Solution: waste compartment needs to be scooped before switching to a new tray.
BOTTOM LINE: What’s the ideal cat owner? Someone with a budget to buy disposable trays to keep the unit odor free (depending on the cat, trays have to be changed every 10-20 days with one cat). What’s the ideal cat? It’s a small or regular-sized cat that can handle crystals on its paws. A cat that doesn’t urinate on walls or scratch too much when digging. A cat that doesn’t create too much waste (If you feed your cat corn or wheat-based dry food the Scoopfree isn’t going to work the same). Healthy dry cat foods are essential to reduce the amount of waste your cat creates.
VIDEO HOW THE SCOOPFREE ULTRA WORKS
TOP #5: CATGENIE SELF-FLUSHING CAT BOX
ADVANTAGE: The CatGenie is the only automatic litter box that self-disposes the waste. It fully takes care of scooping and self-flushing the waste. No need to carry bagged waste to dispose of. The CatGenie is like a mini cat toilet.
POSSIBLE ISSUES & SOLUTIONS: Excessive granule-litter tracking granules. Solution: granules tracking can be minimized by getting the Sidewalls. The waste drain line and/or impeller gets clogged with cat hair or granules (not always). Solution: Brush your cat often to avoid hair from going into the impeller and disassemble the unit to clean the impeller periodically. Bad smell during a cleaning cycle. Solution: Set the unit away from the main living areas.
BOTTOM LINE: What’s the ideal cat owner? People who do not want to dispose of waste. Someone willing to deep clean the unit if needed and clean the granule-litter tracking. Ideal if you can install it in a 2nd bathroom away from the living areas, or in the garage’s bathroom. Laundry room also if it’s away from main rooms. What’s the ideal cat? Small to average size cat with firm stools that does not shed too much.
VIDEO HOW THE CATGENIE WORKS
TOP #6: OMEGA PAW SELF-CLEANING LITTER BOX
ADVANTAGES: This is the only self-cleaning litter box that is not electric and needs your intervention to work. I decided to include it because this unit self-scoops and separates the clumps from the clean litter by rolling the unit and then back into position. All the clumps fall into the waste drawer located on the side.
POSSIBLE ISSUES & SOLUTIONS: Litter or urine may leak through the seam where the two halves are connected. Solution: You need to assemble the unit correctly, the latches need to click smoothly. For extra sealing, you may want to tape the seams. Litter may get stuck below the drawer or on the grate. Solution: Use the right amount of litter, don’t put too much.
BOTTOM LINE: What’s the ideal cat owner? Ideal for people that want to save on electricity. If you are willing to take care of rolling the Omega on a daily basis. For people that have a large space at home to roll the unit. What’s the ideal type of cat? For any cat that doesn’t spray high on the litter box walls.
WATCH HOW THE OMEGA PAW WORKS
TOP #7: PET ZONE SMART SCOOP
ADVANTAGES: Rake-scooping system that does not push clean litter to the waste compartment as other systems do and it does not create piles. Good price.
POSSIBLE ISSUES & SOLUTIONS: Cleaning does not start. Solution: clean sensors with a soft dry cloth. Waste stuck behind the rake. Solution: power off the unit, lift the rake, and clean. Unit struggles through the cleaning cycle. Solution: redistribute the litter on the pan, and make sure the litter level is not too high. Scooping-rake does not scoop urine clumps attached to the litter pan. Solution: scrape the litter pan to scoop urine clumps.
BOTTOM LINE: What’s the best cat owner? People that are willing to scoop and scrape the litter pan when needed, pour litter in the litter box every 3-5 days, and level the litter daily. If you have one or two average size cats and need a system within a budget. Also, if you want a cat box that doesn’t require special supplies to work properly. What’s the suitable cat? Small to average size cats (under 12 lbs.) that are not diggers. Cats that don’t use always the same spot of the litter area. Cats without urinary problems.
VIDEO HOW PETZONE SMART SCOOP WORKS
Why Your Cat Needs The Best Reliable Self-Cleaning Litter Box
A self-cleaning litter box not only makes your life easier, but it also protects your cat’s physical and psychological health. The following 5 reasons tell you why your cat will be better and safer by using a top self-cleaning litter box:
1. A CLEAN LITTER BED IS A POSITIVE STIMULUS FOR YOUR CAT
Cats love a clean litter box and this fact influences their behavior enormously. When a cat finds the litter box always clean to do its business he or she is a happier cat. After all, having a happy cat is what every cat owner pursues, right? Your cat will feel confident and comfortable in its territory, plus a litter box that is always clean reinforces good habits in your pet. When you clean the litter box manually, have you noticed that your cat uses it right away after? This means your pet has been waiting for a clean “toilet”.Actually, keeping the litter box dirty is one of the main reasons why cats stop using the litter box. Now, imagine if the cat finds the litter box clean AT ALL TIMES, that’s the best gift you can give your cat! Cats are very clean animals and they really appreciate a clean “bathroom” as you would do for yourself.
2. IT KEEPS CATS FROM INGESTING GERMS FROM THEIR PAWS
A dirty litter box with waste sitting for a long time creates a lot of germs that get mixed in the litter. When cats use a dirty litter box these germs contaminate the cat’s paws and this means every time the cat cleans itself those germs will go to the cat’s intestine. There are several pathogen agents in cat waste that sit all day in a dirty litter box, especially in warm weather. When cats go to do their business in a dirty litter box is like somebody trying to walk in a mining camp; cats try hard to avoid stepping on the clumps sitting there because they love having their paws clean. They are smart. The best automatic litter box will always ensure your cat won’t contaminate his paws with waste.
3. IT KEEPS CATS FROM DOING THEIR BUSINESS OUTSIDE THE LITTER BOX
Some cats are pickier than others when it comes to using the litter box. If you have a cat that sometimes does its business on the carpet, rug, or anywhere else, it may be telling you that he or she hates the dirty or smelly litter box. Sometimes it’s not a matter of the cat being too picky. As mentioned previously, felines try to avoid standing over clumps while doing their business and this is why cats usually choose the corners in the litter box with the consequences of the typical litter box “accidents”, poop, or urine outside of it. Either way, having a cat that is too picky or a cat that is simply trying to keep its paws clean the result is the same: the cat’s poop or urine will end up in places you don’t want.
4. IT PREVENTS CATS FROM HOLDING IN URINE OR FECES
Cats develop issues with dirty litter boxes. If the litter box is dirty the cat will wait and will hold in the urine, sometimes for hours. This situation is not noticed by you. You may just see your feline walking around normally as every day and your litter box is “fine” in your eyes, with some clumps sitting in it. But if your cat uses the litter box right after you clean it, most likely your pet has been holding in the urine. If this happens every day for several years, your pet could develop urinary issues. Urine sitting in the cat’s bladder too long means toxins that don’t pass, which could create sludging in the bladder. Also, if your pet holds in “poop” is very unhealthy for its intestine. You don’t want that for your cat. A top self-cleaning litter box will keep your cat from holding in urine or poop.
5. NO MORE OVERLOADED LITTER BOXES IN MULTICAT HOUSEHOLDS
If you have more than 2 cats, keeping up with their litter boxes could become a hard task. This means the litter box will be dirty most of the time when 2 cats or more use it. Cats don’t like the waste of another cat in the litter box, they prefer their own scent and if you don’t have enough room to place two or more regular litter boxes this could be a problem. Two or more cats using the same litter box could lead to territorial issues too. Even if the cats share the litter box with no sign of rejection they are not happy and sometimes one of them will do its business somewhere else as a sign of protest. The best automatic litter boxes are capable of keeping the litter bed clean always, which means there is no problem for cats to share one and you save room in your house by using only one unit as well.
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We got a litter-robot and I’ve gotta say we’ve been loving it! The cats started using it with out much trouble and its saved us tons of work. I’d recommend any cat owner who hates scooping poo (everybody :P) gets one
I have two outdated one of them discontinued littermaid automatic catboxes. I love them except for the droping of litter outside of the catch box at the end of scopping.Still trying to figure that out. I will try the silicone spray suggestion very soon. Thanks for the idea.
I’ve owned a cat genie for years now and I am surprised that it’s still the only fully automatic on the market. The main issues covered above are true, litter tracking and the rare pootastrophe are the major issues. If I averaged it out it would equate to one major maintenance issue each year which entails a complete breakdown of the unit followed up with a thorough cleaning. The litter tracking is the only issue the company hasn’t worked out, and no don’t try your own substitute litter just no don’t do it … Not once should you entertain that idea … No.
Thanks Shawn for your input, your experience with the unit will help people to decide with more information. Thanks again!
I am considering the cat genie, but am worried about having to clean it when it gets clogged. How difficult it is to clean the impeller to prevent the unit from clogging? Is there a video showing this? We have three cats, of which one ragdoll (long hair!) and one with somewhat loose poo. Is this one out of the question for us then? And how disgusting it is to clean the unit if/when it gets clogged? I have read some really bad reviews on Amazon and have been put off a little…Many thanks for any input !!
Hello Eva, cleaning the CatGenie is not that hard but certainly is not a breeze either. You can see a video how to clean the unit here. Personally, I would use the Litter Robot for your cats, but that’s just my opinion. Thanks for visiting my website!
We have a cat genie. If your cats poo is even a little bit soft it is a disaster. It doesn’t get scooped out but rather smashed in to the scooper and remains for the rest of the cycle. The cycle ends with blowing it dry….. so basically that means the stench of the poop still stuck on the arm gets blown all over your house. Gross! Also… a large portion of the granules get flushed down the toilet. I haven’t researched those exactly… but I can’t imagine that it is good for your plumbing. The granules seem to be plastic. Maybe they biodegrade? Idk.. not my fav. We are looking in to other systems.
Hi Sheri, the granules of the CatGenie are biodegradable and yes, the unit works better with firm feces. You might want to check the Litter Robot if you need an alternative option. Thanks for sharing!
I was looking up info on what my best oppositions are litter boxes. Thanks for your review, I currently own a Catgenie and hate it the smell when it cleans itself is absolutely horrible. The smell seeps out through the entire house even though it’s in my laundry room.And yes we keep it clean. I don’t recommend buying this also because of the cleaning supplies for it ridiculously priced and it’s not suitable for multi cat home. Since the cleaning cycle takes 40minutes. I will be looking into your advice on the robot.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
To save on cleaning costs I set my cat Genie to run once a day, not after each time the cat goes which is the default setting
Quick question – I see you have the Litter Robot III (I read your link re: technical reasons) – can you tell me if the pros truly outweigh the cons between it and the II Bubble? I only have one cat (4 months old) and don’t plan on having multiples. We currently have the Petsafe Simply Clean (all that was available at Petsmart when we adopted him from the shelter) and he has already figured out how to knock off the belt cover and remove the plastic bag (kitties love plastic bags for play time!!) from the bucket without removing the bucket, so I’m needing something a little more tamper proof. Looking at the Litter Robot’s website comparison, I don’t really need the additional features on the III, so I’m wondering what the benefits truly are? Can you offer anymore insight? Or should I just go ahead and plunk down the extra $50 on the III? Thank you for your advice! This review was amazing!!!!!
Hell Ness, both Litter Robot Bubble and Open Air are good devices. IMO the most important difference to choose the Open Air over the Bubble is the odor control. The drawer keeps the smell much better contained than the Bubble.
Another big difference is that with the Open Air the possibility of blockage of the globe is close to zero, not the same with Bubble if you forget to empty the waste drawer after several days the globe doesn’t rotate and sometimes the outside of the globe gets dirty.
Also, the Open Air features a shield inside the Globe that contains the clumps when they fall into the waste drawer. This avoids the upper inside of the globe to get in contact with the clumps.
Additionally, the entry of the Open Air is much wider and bigger than the Bubble, this makes cats feel much better when going inside.
Finally and a very important difference is the fact that the Open Air doesn’t need the cat to step on the step to activate the weight sensor. With the Classic and Bubble if your cat jumps into the unit the weight sensor won’t activate and the globe won’t rotate. That’s why the Bubble needs the ramp to the step as accessory.
Honestly, both units will work for your cat, but I highly recommend you to get the Open Air because it addressed the issues that the Bubble and Classic have. I couldn’t suggest you otherwise since the Open Air has changed my life as a cat owner. Hope that helps!
Hello! I have a couple of questions regarding the Litter Robot III. I have 2 cats, one is super picky about the amount of litter the other is a digger. I also have urinary problems with the boy (who likes a lot of litter). If the litter box isn’t clean, he will use the house. Mostly carpet. I’m so ashamed I can’t get it under control. I have a very busy schedule of full time class and work, and I’m not always able to clean it every day. No one else in the house will. I know with the cleanliness, it won’t be an issue, but I read the review. Since you can only use so much, could they both be satisfied? It looked full in the review, but will it be deep enough for my girl to not get her paw stuck? I want to know before I totally invest in a Litter Robot.
Hi Kristina, I will start saying that almost 99% of cats take to the Litter Robot without problems. I think the issue you are having now with your 2 cats is the fact that the litter box is not always clean and this creates behavioral problems when cats need to share the same litter box. My cat Sophie uses the Litter Robot without problem, as the bottom is rounded most of the litter area is deep enough for a cat to dig. In the review I mentioned 13 cups but you can put more than that. I’ve been adding more litter lately just to check the limit point and it’s between 14 and 15 cups which is plenty of litter.
i have 5 inside cats and I am a fanatic when it comes to keeping the boxes clean. My dilema, i have to be away for 5 days and was looking at getting an automatic litterbox. My oldest daughter will be coming in twice a day to check on my cats and litter boxes and feeding and etc. Any suggestions on which box to purchase? I was thinking of purchasing the scoop free ultra self cleaning box. Any reviews on that one?
Hi Donna, I personally use the Litter Robot Open Air because is 100% reliable. With the Litter Robot your daughter won’t need to scoop the litter box but only to remove the bagged waste by opening the waste drawer at the bottom of the unit. My suggestion is getting the Litter Robot Open Air and placing a regular litter box as complement for your 5 cats.
I don’t recommend the ScoopFree for 5 cats, the litter area is not that large to handle the waste of 5 cat. You can check a review of the ScoopFree here.
Hello love this elf cleaning litter box with reviews kinda guide. I wonder is this your picks for best self cleaning litter box? I’m looking to buy one of these self cleaning litter boxes since they seems very good and best.
Thanks :)
Hello Sofia, I use the Litter Robot Open Air and it’s the best not only my opinion but the one of hundreds of customers. You can check a full review here and decide. Good luck!
You missed the Cat-illac cat toilet system. Never need to change cat litter or pads. There is no dust, no smell, no mess and you stop filling our landfill sites with used litter – very environmentally friendly!
Hello Perry, the Cat-illac doesn’t belong the self scooping systems. However, I will make a review soon and post it on the litter boxes category. Thanks for your comment!
We need to take extended vacations and we have 2 cats and they p[ut out a lot of POOH! Based on your actual experience which is the highest capacity unit until a person needs to clean/empty the unit. Thank you. Michael
Hi Michael, according to my experience, the Litter Robot is the most reliable system. With my single cat can go up to 11 days without emptying so with 2 cats it should be from 5 to 6 days without emptying it. If you want to get extra control of the unit, you can get the Litter Robot Connect that works with iPhone and Android. With the Connect you can check on your phone how many times the cats use the litter box and when to empty it. Hope that helps!
I have the scoopfree litter box or the number 2 on the comparison list. I had one cat when I bought it and then I got another kitten. Everything was fine. They both used it with no messes outside the box but then I moved to a bigger room in the house and now the kitten is pooping outside of the box. I don’t know what to do or why the change in behavior all of the sudden.
Hi Evangeline! Your cat may not like something in the new room. Moving the litter box to a new room may be a trigger for your cat to show this behavior. Usually cats manifest their adaptability to new areas by using or not the litter box.
We do not like to use clay litter. The Robot one sounds great except for the note about using clay. Why can’t other form of quality clumping litter be used. We prefer the corn or wheat based.
Hello Pat, the Litter Robot works with any type of litter except crystals or pine. The best performance of the Litter Robot is using clumping clay litter, using a different type doesn’t mean the unit won’t work, but probably won’t work as effectively (some waste may stick on the walls, more break down of clumps, etc.)
Hi,
what would you recommend for a cat hotel (hosts cats while owner’s on vacation). Automatic litter is less time consuming and so reduces costs in the long run. each room is for max. 2 cats (3 if same family) and is small but 3D structured for cats to climb.
Thanks a lot
Hello Besnier, I absolutely recommend the litter Robot Open Air. You don’t really need to do much to keep it clean, only top it off with litter every week and empty the waste drawer every week as well. It’s the most reliable and convenient auto litter box so far.
Thanks a lot
I have another question, if you have the time. I heard the litter robot open air was noisy, and our cats can’t get far from it since the rooms are small. Will that not bother them ? they’re already stressed not to be at home…
Hello Besnier! What is the distance between the litter box and the cats? In reality the Litter Robot makes noise but is not that noisy either. My cat got used to that noise and she seems to understand the litter box is cleaning cleaned :-) and she actually can stand right next to it when it’s running. Most cats get used to the Litter Robot operation. If your cats have some distance, let’s say 15 feet from the unit they will have enough room to get used to the Litter Robot but after some time they will able to stand right next to it when operating. Some cats are even fascinated when looking at this machine rotating. Hope that helps!
Hi I have 11 cats inside and am having an issue with not using the litter box. I have multiple litter boxes….some in each room. What do you recommend for a self cleaning ?
Hello Sherry, if you are looking for a low maintenance solution I recommend you the Litter Robot. I use one with my cat and I only need to empty it once a week. My cat took to it immediately, no hesitation. After 3 years of use, the unit is still working. Hope that helps!