The 7 Best Automatic Litter Boxes Vetted by Cat Lovers

• Pros:App connectivity, super quiet cleaning, sleek design, individual cat data
• Cons:Litter entrance trap isn’t perfect, expensive
• 大小:22’’ x 27’’
• Weight:24 lbs.

For anyone following along, Ilove my Litter-Robot 4. My cats do, too. Both use it (though one prefers it more than the other) and it’s a much sleeker, quieter version of the Litter-Robot 3 Connect, which I owned until I upgraded. Not only is this thing super quiet, it saves on how much litter we buy and contains smell very well. The waste drawer is deep and the app alerts me when it’s full. This single unit also worksfor up to four cats. The only drawback is litter pellets still end up on the floor outside the Litter-Robot 4, despite the rubber grooves on the entrance step meant to catch litter.

• Pros:App connectivity, large interior, odor control
• Cons:Narrow entrance, loud when cleaning, expensive
• 大小:24.25" x 27"
• Weight:24 lbs.

Like the Litter-Robot 4, theLitter-Robot 3 Connectcan sustain up to four cats in a single household. Be sure to empty that waste drawer as soon as the app alerts you it’s full, though! Yes, the Litter-Robot 3 is louder and slightly clunkier than the newer version, but it gets the same job done. Less odor, less scooping,less litter over time. Especially in homes with more than one cat, I found this made kitty duty much easier. The interior is huge but the opening is narrower than the new model (though my cats had no trouble getting in and out).

• Pros:Google/Alexa compatibility, UV sanitation, app connectivity, color options
• Cons:Narrow opening
• 大小:24" x 22" x 27.6"
• Weight:27.5 lb.s

If you’re a clean freak, which we totally understand, you’re gonna love the sanitation feature on this automatic litter box. Leo’s Loo Too uses a UV ray inside the waste drawer to get rid of 99.9 percent of the gross stuff (like parasites and bacteria) hanging out in there. This box is slightly smaller than the Litter-Robots, which means it takes up less space but provides a smaller opening for kitty. One reviewer says both of herMaine Coonsare able to get in and out and use it regularly, so large cats do fit. Smarty Pear offers a 90-day trial, so if you or your cats don’t like it, you can send it back (as long as you used 100 percentclay-clumping litter).

• Pros:Budget-friendly, less litter use, crystal litter controls odor
• Cons:No app option, crystal litter can deter some cats
• 大小:27.56" x 19.1" x 6.25"
• Weight:18.64 lbs.

This self-cleaning litter box is more straightforward than others on our list. It looks like a regular box, but it contains a tray of crystal litter that is changed once every 30 days (more cats or more frequent users may mean changing out the tray more often). A rake combs through and collects solid waste in a covered trap and the crystals absorb moisture (and odor). The manufacturer says crystal litter “is formulated to eliminate odors five times more efficiently than clay or clumping litter.” Like other automatic boxes on our list, you’ll likely use less litter overall with this box than traditional litter boxes.At a fraction of the cost of many automatic boxes, this is definitely worth a try.

• Pros:Less expensive than many options, less litter use, privacy for cats who want it
• Cons:No app option, crystal litter can deter some cats
• 大小:27.6" x 19.1" x 15.6"
• Weight:18.5 lbs.

If your cat is used to a top-entry box or has proven a fan of them, try this automatic version. It’s essentially the original ScoopFree with a cover. Though the manufacturer says the crystal litter is 99 percent track-free, the cover has a grated surface anyway, which can diminish the amount of crystal litter your cat leaves in her wake after using the box (a feature the original doesn’t offer). Both models let you know how often your cat is using the box, which can be especially helpful if you’retracking a sick or elderly cat’s bathroom habits.

• Pros:App connectivity, takes up less space, odor elimination system
• Cons:No litter trap for exit and entry, pricey
• 大小:20.5" x 18.9" x 19.9"
• Weight:22.2 lbs.

Speaking ofelderly cats! This self-cleaning litter box is ideal for arthritic or old cats who don’t want to jump up into a giant automatic machine. The entry height is only 5.9 inches, compared to similar models with 7-inch tall entrances. Famree also makes excellent use of space. The company says theirbox’s overall sizeis 49 percent smaller than many models, but the interior is 30 percent more spacious, so cats can move around and get comfortable while doing their business. The box uses refrigeration-grade ion technology to eliminate odors. One reviewer says her elderly cat who can be timid took to this box because it offered such a large, enclosed space. The only drawback is there’s no attempt to trap litter on kitty’s paws as she exits the box.

• Pros:App connectivity, takes up less space, odor elimination system
• Cons:No litter trap for exit and entry, pricey
• 大小:30.91" x 21.26" x 26.57"
• Weight:46.3 lbs.

PetSnowy’s automatic litter box has magnetic parts that easily click together and come apart, which means assembly and cleaning is much easier. Like the Litter-Robots, the SNOW+ also has an app thatcat parentscan use to track their cat’s usage and to get alerts when the litter drawer is full. Four different sensors ensure the litter box doesn’t start a cleaning cycle while kitty is using it - or exiting. One unique aspect? When you pull out the litter drawer, the waste bag self-seals. This is easy on your nose, but doesn’t allow you to really see what’s going on with your cat, which makes spotting health problems tricky.