6 Best Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes of 2022

In our Cleaning Lab tests, the Litter-Robot 3 Connect was easy to set up, worked smoothly and was easy to maintain. Cat testers took to it almost instantly and loved using it! This litter box works with any premium clumping litter and is ideal for any cats between 5-20 pounds as well as multiple cats, though not for kittens. While its footprint is similar in size to other covered litter boxes, it is substantially taller than them, so consider your available space.

Its cleaning mechanism is different from other automatic boxes: The globe rotates very quietly after use and deposits clumps and waste into the lined receptacle below the box. There is no rake to trap errant clumps, and the app alerts you when the waste liner needs removing and replacing. Bells and whistles include a night light, sleep mode, and an additional cycle timer, plus an app that allows you to monitor your cat’s bathroom habits (and the level of waste in the receptacle) but if you don’t need the app, the Litter-Robot 3 is a lower cost option.

The budget-friendly PetSafe Simply Clean Automatic Litter Box is ideal for smaller cats (up to 15 pounds) although it should be left unplugged for kittens less than 6 months old. The whisper-quiet, slow-moving conveyor system operates constantly, sifting the clumping litter of your choice to remove the waste, completing a full rotation each hour. Recycled plastic bags can be used to line the waste container, eliminating additional cost for accessories. This litter box comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty.

As its name indicates, the LitterMaid Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box is designed for use with multiple larger cats (weighing over 15 pounds). High walls keep cat litter from being kicked out while your cat is covering, and the paw-cleaning ramp helps ensure litter is not tracked out of the box. The electric rake operates through any clumping litter and the receptacle stores up to a week’s mess. Carbon filters in the self-contained waste receptacles keep odor contained with the clumps. This litter box has a 90-day money back guarantee and a one-year warranty for defects.

Say goodbye to bags of litter and litter dust! A consumer favorite, the PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box uses pre-filled disposable trays of crystal litter, which have exceptional odor-locking and moisture absorbing properties. Available in three different colors, with a one-year warranty, the hooded litter box also has a health counter to record often your cat uses it, to alert you to possible health problems.

Five, 10, or 20 minutes after your cat has used and exited the litter box (you get to set the timer), the automatic rake sweeps solid waste into the covered receptacle incorporated in the disposable tray and grooms the crystals so your cat has fresh litter for its next use. If a cat enters during the cleaning cycle, detection sensors automatically reset the rake’s timer. Every few weeks (in a single cat household), simply dispose of the litter tray and replace with a new one.

Because of the crystals’ moisture-absorbing properties, it’s best not to install this litter box in an area with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

Nature’s Miracle is well known by cat owners for their odor control products, and this automatic litter box is no different. A motion sensor detects when your cat has left the litter box, and a rake automatically scoops clumps into odor-controlled receptacles – carbon filters work to keep odor contained. The extra-large box comes with a one-year warranty against defects and accommodates larger or multiple cats.

Its high walls prevent litter from being scattered, and a paw-cleaning ramp limits tracking, although most reviewers recognize that a larger mat is necessary to prevent all tracking. The removable rake makes clean-up a breeze, and a handy scoop and rake cleaning tool is included. Although you can use any premium clumping litter, for an additional fresh linen fragrance, you can use Nature’s Miracle’s brand of super-absorbent clumping cat litter.

The CatGenie A.I. eliminates the need for litter completely. This revolutionary litter box uses special granules which are raked to remove solid waste, then rinsed with a sanitizing solution and blown dry, so your cat has clean fresh litter every time it goes. The granules are made from natural materials, which get broken down by bacteria in a landfill or septic tank, making them septic safe. Another consumer favorite, the litter box installs easily in your bathroom or laundry room, using a cold-water hookup and a drain to flush the waste – no plumber necessary. The washable granules (which are biodegradable if flushed) and SaniSolution need to be replenished a few times per year.

The CatGenie app allows you to monitor the frequency of your cat’s bathroom visits, which can help detect early health issues, and provides status updates on the cleaning cycles. (If you don’t need the app, the CatGenie 120 is a lower cost option.) You can select whether you want the cleaning to take place every time your cat uses the litter box or at set times throughout the day. It’s ideal for multiple cats, large or small (but not kittens) and a privacy dome can be purchased separately.