Litter-Robot 3 Connect Core Bundle by Whisker, Beige - Includes Automatic, Self-Cleaning Litter Box, LitterTrap Mat, Fence, Ramp, 25 Liners, 3 Carbon Filters & WhiskerCare 1-Year Warranty

I've had my LR for almost a year. I have three cats, four when my son comes to visit from college. I've had a very young kitten figure it out (7 weeks) and one year old cats figure it out pretty quickly. The kitten was too small for several months to trigger the cleaning so I had to keep a close eye on it and manually cycle it after she used the box. I have found that it's pretty temperamental....sometimes it cycles just fine, other times it errors-out and just gives me warnings and freezes while the waste piles up causing my cats to step in each other's poop and track it all over the house. This happens around once per week. I empty the bag every other day like clockwork with the three cats, it's super easy so no issues there. It does still stink, though!! But unlike a traditional litter box, it is contained and the odor doesn't linger after it cycles. My cats are professional litter trackers, no matter what anyone says, the litter is still EVERYWHERE. I sweep it up outside the LR daily, it's all over the stairs and surrounding areas. While I really do like the product, it gets "stuck" upside down, the cleaned litter is contained and the open area of the waste drop is showing. My cats get confused and cry when there's no way for them to use the potty. I find myself constantly checking it to be sure that the opening is in the right place and the litter is clean and ready. No one wants an accident! I can't seem to figure out why it gets stuck but it's really becoming an issue. I get ALL KINDS of error messages, remove the bonnet, unplug, clean, etc etc and it still happens. Then, I hit the "reset" button and it goes back to the home position and works just fine. Can't figure it out.... Bottom line, I like the ease of it but it's annoying to have to constantly monitor it to ensure that it's working correctly. UPDATED 01/23 I realized that the issues I was having were due to a faulty motor and sensor. I contacted Whisker via Amazon and they helped me troubleshoot my issue. Unfortunately, they were unable to resolve it so they sent me a new base immediately. It’s working great and I am changing my stars to reflect how AWESOME customer service is.

So, we had our cats for about 2 years prior to purchasing our Litter-Robot 3. I can't say that we hated having standard litter boxes, but my wife and I were very conscious about the odors eminating from them. When we moved back to the States from my posting overseas, we decided to splurge on the Litter-Robot and I can share that we unequivocally recommend this product. The goods: 1) Ease of set-up: Pretty darn easy right out of the box. Maybe takes ten minutes for the Litter-Robot to be ready for your cat(s). 2) Ease of use: Load it up and go. Wait for the app to tell you it's time to empty. 3) Ease of cleaning: So, yes, you will not be scooping, but that does not mean there's no cleaning involved. However, a hard plastic bristle dish brush will do most of the work. I tend to wipe down the inside with a wet paper towel or rag every 2-3 weeks. 4) Easy to empty: So, yeah, open the drawer, pull out the bag, tie it off and throw it away. Simple, but there will usually be residual litter to clean up in the waste drawer. 5) Less stray litter: There will be residual kitty litter that shows up outside the box (even with the retainer built into the lip of the box). However, you definitely cut down on the spillage compared to normal boxes (even covered or elevated boxes). 6) Low cat transition time: Our cats used the new box within 10 minutes. This might not be your experience and I get that. The others: 1) Pricey: Yeah! 2) There's still a smell (although not as much as a normal box): In the end, this is a toilet, so I get it. This is easily overcome with a small/cheap air purifier or some litter box deodorizer. 3) Proprietary waste bags: Because of the unique size of the waste drawer, you need a relatively large bag to line the tray. The proprietary bags are a little pricey, but, of course, work well. Probably could avoid using them by investing in some relatively cheap 10 gallon, scented trash bags. 4) Must use clumping litter: No sustainable or environmentally friendly litters for you (of course, you're also buying a big piece of mechanical plastic, so there's that). 5) Footprint is relatively large: Check the dimensions because this thing is big and can dominate a small room. 6) Might be a daily empty with three or more cats. We have two cats and empty about every other day, so for three or more cats you could be using quite a few waste bags, on a weekly basis. Hope this is helpful for some of you! Let me know if you have any questions.