Affordable, easy-to-use automatic litter box
Here’s my honest review of the litter box. Sorry if this gets a bit lengthy! The litter box is one of the more budget-friendly options in the automatic category. However, it doesn’t recognize which cat used it, so with multiple cats, if one has a problem and another uses it immediately afterward, you won't know which cat has the health issue. On the plus side, I really appreciate how easy it is for cats, especially seniors, to access. When it comes to cleaning and changing the litter, there are some clear pros and cons: 1. Cleaning is easy, and replacing litter is straightforward if you use the recyclable tray, but at $75, it’s quite pricey. 2. I wish there were more affordable tray options, maybe with no litter or reusable trays like other models offer. My cats didn’t like the crystal litter that came with it. 3. The noise during cleaning is extremely loud—quite disruptive if you sleep in the same room, as I do. 4. The bright light that activates when cats enter at night can be blinding, since cats have sensitive eyes. Petkit should consider adding dimmable lighting. The good news is, you can turn off the light or schedule cleaning times so it doesn’t disturb you. However, you will get low video quality. I turned off the light option and added a motion-activated nightlight with diffused lighting and dimming options. It works. If Petkit could improve AI recognition to identify each cat (it's already in the other machines, so why not this one?), add a dimmable light, and offer a more affordable, reusable tray option, I’d be thrilled. Paying $75 for four trays, plus tax, is steep. Fixing these issues would definitely earn this litter box a strong recommendation from me. I love Petkit products and really want to see these updates make this product even better.