The 10 Best Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes, Tested and Reviewed

I know the price might be a sore sight to see, but trust that it's worth it. It doesn't have a near five-star rating with over 100 glowing reviews for nothing! Let's start with its patented self-packing design. What does this mean? The machine will literally pack the waste for you so you don't have any direct exposure to it. Its unique ramp structure was made to ensure that no waste or litter leaves the box. Its curved design traps any of those remnants. And yes! It has an app where you can monitor and get instant notifications about your cat's health and habits. What can’t this thing do?

THE REVIEWS: "I'm so happy I made this purchase after so much research into the self-cleaning litter box world! I made the right purchase with PetSnowy!" wrote one reviewer. "My career does not permit me to be home always and I have a hard time with allergies and smells! This litter box is such a relief, as it is functional, beautiful, and is so user-friendly! I am new to the kitten world and Otis is a happy camper! The app allows me peace of mind and is so fun to use! Thank you to the mastermind behind this! My kitten caught on quickly and I had no issues! I will always highly recommend it. I look forward to your future life-friendly/saving inventions!"

This self-cleaning box uses a super-quiet motor to move the rake from one end to the other and deposit any waste into a separate compartment without wasting any litter. (Plus it comes with six waste compartment bags to make throwing the, uh, crap away so much easier.) Did we mention the waste compartment also has a carbon filter to neutralize odors, so you don’t have to smell anything?

THE REVIEWS: "Hey cat-loving friends! I was in search of a self-cleaning litter box and read HUNDREDS of reviews before settling on this Pet Zone Smart Scoop! I've had it for two months now and I absolutely love it—and most importantly, my three cats love it too!" one reviewer wrote. "I tried a few different litters with it and found that it works best with a light litter like the Garfield corn and cassava litter. My cats have stopped using their 3 other boxes and head right to this box every time. I'll likely buy a second Smart Scoop and ditch the other boxes completely."

The best part about this bad boy is that it’s currently discounted! Plus, all you have to do is toss the plastic-lined disposable tray every so often (it self-cleans for weeks if you use odor-eliminating crystal litter with it). The crystal litter that it comes with is also dust-free which means it won't stick to your pet's paws and you won't have to stress about a mess in your house post-poop. And it also has a “health counter,” so you can keep track of how often Hello Kitty uses le box.

THE REVIEWS: "This thing is THE BEST INVENTION for cat owners," wrote one reviewer. "Before you go saying it is easy to just scoop as you go... Um, we work and can't be on her poop patrol every second. This thing is WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY! Also, spend the extra and get the throwaway refills. I purchased the plastic one and it is awful to clean afterward. Reminders: Litter boxes SUCK. This one sucks far less!"

You already know how good this thing is if it’s Wi-Fi-enabled and has more than 13,000 glowing reviews. When you connect your phone to the app, you can virtually see the waste drawer level and keep tabs on your cat’s usage history for insights into their well-being. And thanks to its one-year warranty, you won't have to pay for accidental damages, power surges, mechanical/electrical breakdowns, and/or software support out of your own pocket. (The Litter Robot also lets you test it out in your home for 90 days, and return it if it doesn't work for your fur bb.)

THE REVIEWS: "I absolutely love the Litter-Robot. It's not messy at all," one reviewer wrote. "My husband and I sweep maybe every other day and it's so simple. Plus, having to empty the bin once a week is a lifesaver!!

This under-$50 litter box will fit right in with your home if you have a muted/neutral ~aesthetic~ goin’ on. And its roominess allows for kitties of all sizes, so you don’t have to worry about whether or not your lil tabby will fit inside. It's made of durable plastic (aka it's not a heavy lift!) and has a strong sifting grate that sifts the waste from the clean litter and puts it into the waste tray. BTW: You will have to manually do this, but have no fear! It's very simple! Just roll it on its side and let gravity drop all the poop into the tray. You'll never have to see or smell your cat's doo-doo again.

THE REVIEWS: "I have a bunch of cats...not a crazy-cat-lady number but a starter kit: We have nine. I ordered five of these after struggling with boxes and clay and cat odor for years. They are amazing if you do it right," one reviewer wrote. "First of all, get the larger size, and two, use Arm & Hammer SLIDE litter. I can’t say enough positive things about this cat box, and we have bought every single thing in the marketplace!"

Yes, this box looks like something straight out of the year 3000, and yes, it’s very much an of-the-moment invention. This spaceship of a box gives your cat some privacy while they do their thang, and it even has a screen display that shows their weight and how many times they use the potty. There's also a lightbulb button for ambient lighting at night, in case you need to change the bag in the middle of the night. And shoutout to its waste drawer and all-natural bamboo charcoal filter that helps diffuse the odors!

THE REVIEWS: "Best purchase I have made in years," one reviewer wrote. "It does a great job and I never smell kitty litter. Also, it has saved money on the purchase of kitty litter because it always stays dry and lasts longer. My three cats love it also."

Yep, there are literal cat boxes that look exactly like a human toilet...and operate as one too. Meet this self-washing and self-flushing option that you have to connect to cold water, a laundry drainpipe, or an actual toilet for it to work. The CatGenie uses reusable, washable granules (that allow your cat to still dig and cover its number two) instead of basic cat litter that you’re always scooping and throwing out. This box cleans the granules on its own with water and vet-approved SaniSolution. Yay, science!!

THE REVIEWS: "When I first saw a picture of the cat genie (aka what looked like a huge bulky thing in somebody’s bathroom with tubes going into the toilet) I laughed and said that’s one contraption I’ll never be getting. Flash forward two months later of cleaning disgusting cat litter, and guess who now owns a cat Genie? one reviewer wrote. "I chose to put it in my laundry room in a nook where it fits pretty well and hook it directly up to water. Doesn’t look bad at all where it is, it wasn’t too difficult to install, and best of all my cat began using it on the first day and it really has worked almost flawlessly."

You can’t tell me this doesn’t look like something straight out of Star Wars. (R2-D2, is that you?) Well, it is indeed a fahncy box that has auto-cleaning mode AND scheduled-cleaning mode, allowing you to choose when you want it to deodorize. The way it neutralizes odors? It uses a "self-developed" purifying liquid that'll remove the stench and bring clean and fresh air.

THE REVIEWS: "This thing is so smooth and quiet when it operates. It came with its own litter mat and things actually stay clean!" wrote one reviewer. "With four cats I only have to empty the tray every four days (so essentially once a week). This is amazing because I don't want to constantly be thinking about cleaning litter boxes and my kitties get to enjoy a nice clean box each time they step in."

Because even the most high-tech self-cleaning litter box can’t 100 percent prevent your cat from tracking litter out of the box occasionally. You might need to brush litter out of the walls too, especially with the automatic litter box options.

MY REVIEW: It's the perfect tool that's so easy to use if you feel like your litter box needs *extra* cleaning. All ya gotta do is grab it and scrub that box down!

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THE REVIEWS: "My picky cats loved this," one reviewer wrote. "I'm excited to have found them a natural treat. Thank you!"