Automatic cat litter boxes at a range of prices
An automatic litter box scoops your cat's poo by itself after each visit and stores it in a drawer: all you have to do is empty it now and then. Our range brings together 65- and 75-litre litter boxes, most of which you can control from your phone. To choose, look at three things: how much room your cat has inside, the size of the waste drawer and what the app offers.
The models in our range
Which automatic litter box should you choose?
- A large cat: the Cura X1, listed for large cats, or the Cube 75L, the roomiest drum.
- A cat up to 10 kg: the 65L smart litter box, whose product page sets this limit.
- You want everything in one box: the 65L connected litter box, delivered with its mat and bags.
- You track everything from your phone: five out of six models offer app control (the Cube 75L offers smart control instead); the 65L robot and the litter box with mat and bags add health tracking according to their product pages.
- A light-coloured interior: white is available on almost every model, green on the 65L smart litter box and grey on the Cura X1.
Several cats at home? An automatic litter box needs emptying less often than a standard one, but every cat must be able to get in whenever it needs to. Look at the size of the waste drawer and the space inside first.
Smart litter box or standard tray?
A smart litter box costs more than an ordinary tray, but it takes away the daily scooping: the cleaning happens without you. A self-cleaning litter box is best suited to households that are often out, people who want a clean tray without thinking about it every day, and multi-cat homes. If your cat prefers an open space, or if price is your top priority, a classic cat litter tray is still the simpler option.
Setting up a new automatic litter box
Your cat needs a few days to take to its new litter box. Put it in the same spot as the old one, in a quiet corner, flat on a stable floor and near a socket. For the first few days, if the model allows it, pause the automatic cleaning or set a long delay after each visit: the first cycle can startle a nervous cat. Keep using the same litter as before, in the amount given in the instructions, so the smell stays familiar.
Looking after an automatic litter box
Even a self-cleaning litter box needs a little upkeep:
- empty the waste drawer regularly and fit a new bag;
- top up the litter when the level drops;
- take apart and wash the removable parts according to the instructions, then dry them well;
- wipe the safety sensors so they detect your cat properly.
FAQ
What's the best automatic cat litter box?
The one that suits your cat. For a large cat, look at the space inside and the capacity: Cube 75L or Cura X1. For a cat up to 10 kg, the 65L smart litter box is enough. Then compare the size of the waste drawer, the design and the app features.
What are the downsides of an automatic litter box?
The price, first of all, which is much higher than a standard tray. You need a power socket nearby, enough space, and some cats take time to adjust. Upkeep doesn't disappear either: you still need to empty the drawer and clean the parts from time to time.
What's the best self-cleaning cat litter box?
You choose a self-cleaning litter box the same way as an automatic one: space inside to suit your cat's size, a waste drawer big enough for the number of cats, safety sensors and phone control. Compare the product pages on this page against these criteria, and take a look at our Self-cleaning litter box.
To complete the look
This page is part of our cat litter range. It sits alongside our automatic cat food dispensers, often bought together. For everything else, see our cat accessories.
