Whisker Litter-Robot 4 Review: Sleek but Expensive

I used to be staunchly towards computerized litter bins. Frankly, I assumed shifting components may simply entice tiny kitty paws. And with out every day scooping, you lose very important info—if a cat isn’t urinating, that’s a telltale signal that one thing unhealthy is occurring internally. A distinction of some days could possibly be tragic. I’ve to maintain a detailed eye on considered one of my very own cats, Huxley, for that reason. 

Now that I’ve examined two computerized litter bins made with the protection, consolation, and well being of cats in thoughts, I’ve come round to the concept of letting a machine do many of the soiled scooping—not less than, so long as the pet mother and father are keenly observant and their kitty likes it. 

I’ve two cats. Even although Huxley is the one whose well being is a priority, he isn’t impressed by robots and chooses the $5 storage tub with a gap minimize out for simple entry. Eely-Rue, however, walks proper into no matter robotic field I convey dwelling that week with out concern.

Curious Cat

Whisker’s Litter-Robot 4 is the corporate’s fourth iteration of its well-known field (we also liked the 3 Connect). This one comes with a a lot bigger entry and sleeker design. Considering that it’s basically a vessel for clumps of poop and pee, I don’t hate it in my lounge. There are even two little dim lights you’ll be able to activate to light up the opening. It was an unbearably cute characteristic, like a toilet signal. (For extra cute cat bathrooms, I recommend peeking at a number of the older Litter-Robots, which appeared like one thing out of a Star Wars cat cosplay.) 

Probably the closest competitor to the Litter-Robot is Leo’s Loo Too litter field (8/10, WIRED Recommends). I additionally beloved the way it appeared, and it’s turning into clearer that cat firms are beginning to take dwelling design into consideration. Leo’s Loo Too is provided with security options and connects to an app that shows the cat’s rest room schedules and weight, and the Litter-Robot 4 has comparable options. 

Weight sensors detect cats, so long as they weigh not less than three kilos. Laser displays cease a cleansing cycle if a cat jumps again into the drum and even stands on the step; I put my arm into it with out touching something, and it stopped then too. With any electronics, there’s an opportunity of malfunction, and after a month it began cleansing a number of instances per day when no cat was utilizing it. The firm informed me it’s conscious of those “ghost cycles” and that they are going to be fastened by way of a firmware replace.