Litter-Robot 3 - A 2 Year Review of the $500 Self-Emptying Litter Box
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3 жыл бұрынIn this video I will be going over how my time has been with the Litter-Robot III Connect over the last 2 years. This will include going over my time with the smart litter box itself as well as the app that gives this litter box its “smarts”. I hope this video will provide more insight into what its really like to have a litter robot 3 automated litter box and provide enough knowledge on if this product is a good fit for you. Outside of the smart app functionality all other features and aspect of the Connect version of the Litter-Robot 3 apply to the normal Litter-Robot 3 automatic smart litter box.
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The litter-robot 3 connect is a self-cleaning litter box for cats. In this cat product review I go over the many reasons why I feel this is the currently the best self cleaning litter box. While the price-tag is a bit steep, I go over why this automatic litter box is well worth the investment. In my opinion this is the best self cleaning litter box. If you are looking for the best automatic litter box, make sure to watch the entire video as well as check out my original video linked below. The video includes information about litter robot 3 setup and use.
Check out all my videos on the Litter-Robot 3 Connect!
Litter-Robot III Connect - The $500 self cleaning litter box: Unboxing, Setup, & Review:
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@brittanyjefferson3976 3 жыл бұрын
I came here for litter box review, fell in love with Chonk.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
That'll happen!
@marywillis2998 2 жыл бұрын
I just thought the same thing lololol
@edwinastroud6355 2 жыл бұрын
🤣cute
@albaker026 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most thorough review I've ever seen, thank you so much!!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it!
@ginag8689 10 ай бұрын
Just got one gifted to me, used and I could not find any other video that showed me as well as this did! Just answered every single question I had. Thank you so much!!!
@BeardedTechGuy 10 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found the video helpful and I hope you enjoy your litter robot!
@veeliddo9102 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your honest review and discount🙏I’m getting this for my Gma for her birthday and I know she’s going to love it🙌
@gikiryu Жыл бұрын
It sadly is not an honest review if a discount code is offered. Too bad.
@karlito1702 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this review. I was contemplating getting one but I enjoyed this video so I decided to buy one and I’m so glad I found your $25 off coupon! It’s not much but it definitely makes a difference. Thank you 🙏
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful! I hope you enjoy your new litter box!
@erikapk 2 жыл бұрын
How are you liking it?
@robinhoodlum7180 2 жыл бұрын
Quite possibly the best KZfaq review I've ever watched like seriously straight, concise to the point. A few tips and tricks a few this and thats, I mean really. What a great review
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found the video helpful!
@robinhoodlum7180 2 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy I ordered the product solely off of your review. If it wasn't for your review, I was not going to order that product but we didn't get the reconditioned model. We got the 500$ one ..
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
@@robinhoodlum7180 Glad to hear the video was so helpful! Just in case you aren't aware, they did release a new model the Litter-Robot 4 which is supposed to ship in July. I did a review of it that you can find here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKmkY7Sknby0Yqs.html It is more money, and you'd have to wait but I wanted to make sure you knew about it before it was too late.
@ThroughTheWormhole 3 жыл бұрын
What a precious cat, thanks for the review 👍
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
thanks and glad you liked the video!
@EfiLovesBooks 2 жыл бұрын
This was a really helpful review. Thanks for taking the time to put it together!
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful!
@ericewald5230 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful and informative. My girlfriend and I just a refurbished LR 3 connect. Appreciate the content
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear the video was helpful for you!
@unrefinedplanning 3 жыл бұрын
I just received mine in the mail yesterday, I appreciate you sharing your tips!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it!
@unrefinedplanning 3 жыл бұрын
@@vanillaface9225 i love it and really regret not buying it last year. It did take a few weeks before all of my cats felt comfortable with it and I kept 1 regular litter box just in case since I have 4 cats. I saved my box for a month just in case I decided to return it.
@ijd2 2 жыл бұрын
@@unrefinedplanning does it smell?
@unrefinedplanning 2 жыл бұрын
@@ijd2 I haven't had any issues with smell, I have 4 cats and change the bag every Wed and Sun 😊
@miles267 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Just ordered my first unit over Black Friday with bundle. Thank you.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful and I hope you enjoy your Litter-Robot! Make sure to ease your cat(s) into the transition for the best chance at success.
@UhBuddy1976 2 жыл бұрын
Arm & Hammer "SLIDE" is the best litter by far to using this robot in our experience and honest opinion. There is no mess on the sides except sometimes right at the front and I just get a dry paper towel and wipe it away. We've had it for 2 weeks with three cats and it is phenomenal and we just add litter and change out the bag. We have the 3 connect and are extremely happy with it. We got one that was refurbished so only $450. Somebody probably bought it turned around and sent it back to shortly after they got it
@TwoShedsJackson Жыл бұрын
That Slide litter is a life-changer! Where was this stuff 35 years ago when we first got cats?!
@ts3858 Жыл бұрын
@@TwoShedsJacksonToo expensive!
@NesconProductions 5 ай бұрын
@@ts3858 Agreed! Will admit I just ordered a new one for $345 and still think too expensive but I've got 4 cats and want to give a try. The Litter-Robot 4 are going for twice as much ($700+) which is really crazy! If the one works out planning on purchasing another (meaning getting two model 3 for the price of one 4).
@shiovahnkoenen6134 3 жыл бұрын
Just purchased one after watching your review!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome I hope you like it!
@mitzidlugo5075 2 жыл бұрын
I found Dr. Elsey's Litter to be the best. Dust is reduced with this litter which led to less residue on the surface of the litter area and less tracking, too.
@adeleidabingham4868 2 жыл бұрын
I just got one of these, and wanted to drop a comment just to say: your cat looks exactly like mine!!! And same mellow yet slightly mischievous expression :) Loved it. Thank you for the great tips.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Ha that's awesome! Glad you found the video helpful as well :)
@laurenprince139 3 жыл бұрын
I have one on the way now. Excited to see how it works for my cats!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Would love to know your experience with it!
@K0J0K 2 жыл бұрын
Updates?
@kevinburmaster7033 2 жыл бұрын
Just got mine today, thanks for the video!!
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@KMac348 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review, and for the discount! I just bought one. Here's to hope my scaredy-cat isn't terrified of it.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy! Make sure to ease into the new litter box for the best chance at transitioning!
@iampayne 3 жыл бұрын
I've been debating this for a long while now. with three cats and 3 boxes and working 70hr weeks it has been a chore to keep them clean every other day. You've convinced me and I really appreciate the discount. I got another $30 off getting a bundle with the stairs and 36 month warranty too!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you like it! Make sure to ease your cats into it to have the best chance of transitioning them
@K0J0K 2 жыл бұрын
Update?
@iampayne 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, update! I got the bundle so my older cat can get in and out easier, he likes it much better than having to climb over a traditional one I can tell. The youngest one was afraid of it even when I didn't have it plugged in for the first week but he soon got the courage when the other boxes he was used to were still dirty and one went missing haha. But now that the transition is over with I notice my apartment not only smells better but my cats seem to track less litter throughout the place. And my place stays very clean because I'm hardly home except to sleep most days but The only issue I did have was that there were little flies in the tray that I had a hard time getting rid of but I sprinkled diatomaceous earth in the tray and in every new bag and they haven't come back. It it a bit bigger than I was expecting especially with the ramp but I am very happy with it 🤙
@K0J0K 2 жыл бұрын
@@iampayne nice
@asianassassin5082 2 жыл бұрын
Got this an the quality an clarity an interaction is top notch my guy. 1 cat is kinda iffy on it but caught her in it last night
@angelarussom9272 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! You helped cement my decision to buy the connect. I have a 19yr old boy and a 4yr old boy, so I think the stairs are a wonderful idea. After 19yrs of scooping I'm ready to be free lol. Now I just have to find a good clumping litter.. I use fresh step multi cat non clumping litter, so maybe I'll just use the same brand. Your review was helpful so thanks again.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! I think for the litter you'll probably have to see what works best with your cats. I've been testing out a bunch of different litters and plan to do a video on it covering the different options hopefully soon!
@cheezy9143 2 жыл бұрын
Your 19yr old son and 4yr old son use a litter box?
@angelarussom9272 2 жыл бұрын
@@cheezy9143 🤣 no my cats.. my kids are 24 and 22 and use the toilet like they're supposed to.
@reneaarenea7005 2 жыл бұрын
Best review by far thank you !!!!
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful!!
@alysonmcr7963 Жыл бұрын
Omg that baby is precious 🥰 I'm sold! 😂
@debakahoney7499 3 жыл бұрын
So helpful!!!🙌🏼
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@melissabackus5256 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful video, thank you!!
@BeardedTechGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Litter-Robot or thinking of getting one? Let me know below along with what you think of it! *Don't forget to Save $25 on a new Litter-Robot 3: **bit.ly/Save25LR*
@lucylou5955 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have it. Unfortunately, though I’ve tried all the suggestions, my 17 year old Burmese isn’t interested, not even curious😩 She is a small lady, and I think the opening is just too high for her liking, even though I have the stairs accessory. The opening is high, unlike her normal litter box, so the opening height must appear foreign to her. Disappointing.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
@@lucylou5955 I'm sorry to hear that :( For me I used treats to get my cat to go up the ramp and check out the litter box. I then put some of the litter from her old box in the LR and had both next to each other. I eventually blocked off her old box and she started to use the LR. You could try to build your own stairs that might be more gentle for your cat to see if that would help but that might not still. If you're within your 90 day period you can return the LR (you have to pay return shipping). You could also contact LR support and see if they have any suggestions as well.
@lucylou5955 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy TY for your response. I’ve tried the treats idea, as well as putting some of her used litter on top of the fresh 😔 I’ve also physically put her inside so she could feel the litter on her paws. So far she’s being stubborn about it... probably thinking, if she wants me to do this, I’m not going to. I’m not giving up though. Hopefully sooner or later it will click with her. She’s an old girl, 17, so perhaps she’s not interested in learning new things. We’ll keep trying though. Thanks again‼️
@ladyd9171 3 жыл бұрын
@the bearded tech guy
@LaSmoocherina 3 жыл бұрын
Put those non skid treads on the steps. They’re kind of like sandpaper. You’ve seen them on outdoor steps. They are self adhesive.
@EmeraldGroveCavaliers Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Great info!
@BeardedTechGuy 11 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@carolynkosin6256 2 жыл бұрын
Best ever review on this litter box I'v seen, I do wish the holding tank was deeper and maybe have a V channel for the litter build up, and if the hole were longer it may nit drop in the same spot each time, I have had to move it around quite often or empty it daily, When moving the litter, I have tried shaking it, that was not good as it jumped to the back of the box, there fir making me get on my hands and knees to clean it out 🤢, so it's best not to do that, it would kind of be nice if it dumped on the side, and have further to fall, and maybe making it easier to clean out, by changing the bag easier, It's hard for older ppl to get down that low, I did have a problem after 7 mos with the yellow light flashing and it stopped working, ghey were good about sending a replacement bottom, wick was greatly appreciated, I have one that the light went out fir no apparent reason tho
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! I wish the waste bin was larger too, i find that if you partially take the bin out and gently shaking it back and forth that you'll be able to use the same bag for a few more days. I do hope that when they come up with the 4th generation that they figure out a way to have more room.
@gala1439 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks!
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!!
@kassichelscleanit 3 жыл бұрын
My cats litter robot comes tomorrow & we are so excited!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Make sure to transition slowly to the new litter box for the best chance of your cat accepting the new litter box!
@epitts6384 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought one five minutes ago and I’m wishing I would have watched this video first for the coupon 😩
@paisleepeyton1164 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I saw this video before I bought mine! I would have used that $25 off and maybe looked for a refurbished one too. Great video! I was hoping to find someone's tips on how best to fill up the globe with litter since the box doesn't really fit far enough into the opening. You did not disappoint!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful and that you liked it!
@SlpBeauty333 3 жыл бұрын
To fill the box up, you might want a separate container like he shows at the end. I have to stick the whole box in there and jiggle it to get the litter out. Then I cycle it to get the litter evenly distributed. They are not kidding about not filling over the line. You'll end up with a bunch of litter in the waste drawer and you might even throw it off the rotating track.
@Sean3D2Y 3 жыл бұрын
One thing I think they should add is Vibrations to help knock down some litter and everything in general.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Oh I like that idea!!
@brendaproctor2754 2 жыл бұрын
I've had my litter robot since 1/13/22 and it the best purchase. I have 5 cats, the oldest is 15 and I kept one cat box for her as she will not use the litter robot. She has investigated the opening a few times so maybe in time she will use it.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear you've been enjoying your Litter-Robot hopefully your oldest will warm up to it soon. Thank you for sharing!
@deanrichards9541 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with the draw mounting up in the middle and showing full when it is not full. I get fed up with having to shake the draw to level out the waste. Not what I was expecting to do every second day. The only other issue I have is constant cycle interrupt due to sensor issues. Apparently it happens when the litter builds up around the side of the hole in the top of the base and then lifts the globe slightly. I have to keep vacuuming this out. Obviously a design problem. Having said that, I would buy again but not until the draw fill level issue has been designed out.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I know it's going to depend on the cat but I find just shaking all the waste to the front usually only makes me have to do it one more time before the bag is actually full. For your other issue, are you saying the litter that gets stuck on the sides of the waste bin opening is causing you interuptions? I always have litter there it seems on both sides but haven't noticed any issues from it.
@deanrichards9541 3 жыл бұрын
What I found with the litter on the sides of the opening is that my globe is not a sphere, more like a egg and this contacts the litter and pushes down on the sensor. I have spoken to the supplier here in Australia asking for a replacement globe, but they are not interested, but instead keep asking me to try different things, when it is clear what the problem is. I have given up on them. Problem is that they are the only supplier here. I have temporarily fix it by heating the globe and squashing it back into a round globe where it matters which is slightly better but still get sensor issues.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Oh interesting didn't realize autopets doesn't handle support for non-USA customers I thought they just used 3rd party for shipping. If you haven't you could try reaching out to autopets and at minimum letting them know of your experience with the supplier. Even though its not them directly, it still makes autopets look bad. support-litter-robot.force.com/s/contactsupport
@Sean3D2Y 3 жыл бұрын
could adding a bowl upside down or something cone-shaped Help maybe. So it'll fall to the sides??
@LittleMakeupChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done and super helpful. Thanks. We're just worried 'cause we want to use silica litter and can't figure out if it will work because we read, "will work if it passed through the filter". 🤷♀️ Thanks for yer time and help. Happy New Year 🥂
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and glad you liked the video! For non-clay litters you just need to make sure that the unused litter is small enough to fit through the grate which is not too small. For example Fresh Step Premium Crystals (amzn.to/3aUNvSw) will fit through the grate just fine. The one thing to keep in mind is with the silica based litters is that it doesn't clump but instead absorbs liquid waste. So that will end up getting mixed in with the clean litter as it cycles. This would be the same case as if using silica in a normal litter box but something to keep in mind. So as long as the litter you are using isn't too large you shouldn't see any issues.
@LittleMakeupChannel 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy Aww thanks yer so nice to get back to us. Yes, we realized that if we get the machine we'd switch to clumping for the reason you just said. Thanks again, yer awesome
@HeyNowMal 3 жыл бұрын
Love this review! That’s so much for taking the time to post it. I don’t have a cat...I’ve actually never had one. I’m getting a kitten in about a month and I’ve been doing some research. I LOVE the convenience of this litter box. My concern is that my little kitten will be too small to actually climb inside of the box. Do you think this could be an issue?
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! I never had a kitten with the litter-robot 3 so I can't really speak to your question. I know people use them with kittens. I would think you would want to have the ramp for them though. Also the Litter-Robot 3 does have a minimum weight requirement to trigger the weight sensor. Until they are heavy enough you would have to manually trigger the Litter-Robot 3 to cycle.
@user-sc1qi3ce7j 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy It says best for cats 5lbs+ :)
@SlpBeauty333 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they do suggest waiting until the kitten is over 5 pounds or they might not register on the sensor. Don't worry, kittens grow up super fast!! So let them use a plain box to start and then train them to use the Litter Robot. It's not a bad idea to keep a basic box since you could have an issue with the Litter Robot and you're going to want one for "emergencies", like when you're cleaning the Litter Robot.
@kathisalim1556 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, so helpful! Your cat is such a sweetie😍😍❤️❤️ Would you recommend the Litter Robot for Ragdoll cats? Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪👋🏼
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I have never had a ragdoll cat so I am not too familiar with them. With that said, some of the research I did indicated that the Litter-Robot was a good option for ragdoll cats
@elliec9100 2 жыл бұрын
Love the dog food container idea! Thanks for that!
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you find the idea helpful!
@JS-go1xr 2 жыл бұрын
I use scoop away litter and love it
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing!
@LibertysPrice 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review 👌🏾. I definitely want to purchase. Could I use wooden pellets with this system?
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
It depends on the size of the pallets and how they react when wet. If the pallets break down into sawdust I think its going to make a giant mess unfortunately. The pallets also need to be small enough to fit through the grate.
@mykiird96sf 3 жыл бұрын
Could you try Petree litter, I’m trying to decide which one is better? Great video btw, I’ve learned so much about the litter robot! Thank!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I'll take a look into it!
@GlammyBee 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great informational video! Thank you! Does the $25 off work for reconditioned models? (there is a $100 off coupon that is offered on their site to sign up for emails, but isn't applicable for reconditioned models) We just adopted two senior kitties and the foster had a litter robot, so we know these kitties are good with it, and both don't like messy litter boxes (i.e. one where someone has gone only once - maybe they've been too spoiled with the litter robot, lol?)
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful! It looks like the code dose not work on reconditioned models anymore. If you use this link ( bit.ly/3DkTefO ) it currently will stack the $25 off of the holiday bundles which are up to $100 off depending on bundle.
@KodiD420 3 жыл бұрын
I think ill get the grey one. Black doesn’t seem to hide the litter dust.
@brianawaalkens8550 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried using sustainably yours litter? I love it! I have a self cleaning litter box, and it works so good but I need a better litter box for my kitties
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I have not. I am doing a new round of litter testing and have not heard of this one... I will look into it and see about including it with my testing. The biggest thing is the clumping of the litter. If it can clump well and not be mush then it should be fine to use, just might make things a bit messy
@hotsprings12346 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review... question, what is the Flexo PET Expandable Braided Sleeving used for? Power cord?
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Correct. It's not needed but might be a good idea if you have any pets that like to chew on cords. They do offer a power cord that has a protector that can be purchased ( share.litter-robot.com/3qrNSM ) but the sleeving is a bit cheaper, but offers a little less protection from chews.
@arnoldfriend8197 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like if I ever cat a cat something like this is a must! Lol
@arnoldfriend8197 3 жыл бұрын
Get a cat*
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's time to find a cat, or ten! 😺
@SlpBeauty333 3 жыл бұрын
There are so many in shelters who are in need right now. I'm relatively sure that COVID-19 messed up people being able to keep their pets. Plus shelters couldn't open because of Covid. So, please adopt. You'll feel like a superhero once you make that commitment! ❤️🐾🐾❤️ Adonis and Athena say "go for it"!
@knothead35 2 жыл бұрын
I love the litter robot and I have 2. Both almost 3 years old. The biggest issue is pee clumps sticking to the liner. I've tried no less than 10 different clumping litters, including the litter robot brand. All equally stick to the liner and make a huge mess to clean up as it just smears on the liner. I've also tried all 3 different times to see if it would clump better, but the problem still persisted. The issue is definitely in the one that is used the most by my 3 cats. I have an older ckd cat that likes to pee on the edge of the litter, so it forms a semi clump around the rim of the liner. The other cat likes to hold her pee for a long time and then pee a huge amount at one time, so even the 15min wait time isn't enough. This is also because you can't put more than 10lbs of litter into the robot. So even if you start off with an empty drawer, as the days go on and waste is dumped into the drawer, you then have to add more litter to keep it at the appropriate level and eventually the weight is too much and it will stop halfway through a rotation. so you either have to keep the litter level lower or wasting bags by emptying the bin more often. When i had regular litter boxes, sticking rarely occurred because i was able to fill the box up by a minimum of 3 inches, if not more. There's no way to do this in the robot and I do think the robot should have been designed to be able to keep a deeper amount of litter in it. The liner does have a nonstick coating that eventually wears off and the problem got so bad that I was basically using a scoop to remove pee clumps from the liner and i was also having to deep clean it every 2 weeks. I had the extended warranty, so they sent me a new globe. This is the only product I've ever bought an extended warranty for and it's well worth it and it's already paid for itself as I've had to use it twice. Once for the dfi sensor. The blue light kept blinking, thinking the bin was full when it wasn't. They sent me the replacement part with detailed instructions and I fixed it within 45 mintues. And now the globe replacement. So, for those wanting to buy one, I'd definitely take advantage of the $25 off and then purchase the extra 18mon warranty. The good thing is that even by sending me the parts to fix it myself, it didn't void the warranty and I didn't have to ship the product to them to fix and go without it. I've suggested to the company that the globe needs to be able to hold more litter and they should try another material besides rubber. Possibly silicone, like they use in baking. After all, nothing i cook on silicone sticks. I just got the new globe yesterday, and pee is already partially sticking to the liner. They obviously can't help that my cat pees in this way(around the edge), but if the litter was deeper, it wouldn't be a problem, imo. What I'm trying now is to mix regular clay litter with lightweight clay litter. So that the weight is still appropriate, but the volume is more and hopefully will allow urine to be absorbed. Grass litter(mixed with clay) was the best I've used in any type of litter box, but one cat hated it, so I couldn't continue to use it. Either way, I'd still purchase this again. The company is extremely easy to work with and they 100% back their warranty without any fuss.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! The litter-robot is not perfect that is for sure but I agree with you it's a good purchase if it makes financial sense. Have you tried arm and hammer slide? I've had some pretty good luck with that. I also use the wipes from litter-robot every week or two to clean the inside of the globe (to reduce the amount of deep cleaning) and that helps me as well.
@bobbiecanada5284 3 жыл бұрын
I have another brand auto box which has actually worked pretty well and after 3 years is still going. I'm interested in the LR because I would like to decrease odor and being more closed will cut down on litter dust as well. My question is, can cats scratch the litter out of the box? My current box jams because the litter goes under the bowl when they scratch litter over the side. This wears down the gears which need replacing every three months😣 Thanks for help and thanks for video!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
A cat could get litter out of the globe, there is a "fence" that can go on the outside lip that will help stop litter from getting out if your cat likes to kick litter. With that said, with how the litter-robot is designed simply kicking litter out of the box wouldn't cause any to get into the working area of the litter-robot. If they then kicked the litter that is outside of it back towards the Litter-Robot there would be some kind of chance for it to then get under the globe but the space is pretty small.
@bluepandaman 2 жыл бұрын
I need to get one of these. I wait like a week or more before scooping litter.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I was pretty bad with making sure to clean my cat's litter box, and it was impossible to do when traveling for work. It was the biggest reason I got the litter robot in the first place.
@jasonsmith3537 2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 of these for the last year to 2 years for 5 cats. I am VERY mixed with them as all 3 are always needing some kind of "help" to work properly. I have 2 enclosed porches with ceramic tiles. I keep one in each of these and the other in a spare room. I can say that every single day, ONE or more of these is stuck in the dumping phase of the cycle which means the cats have to go use another one...and it gets loaded up fast. I have to constantly move the robot around on the floor to get it to finish cycle because the level sensor is so sensitive that is puts it in error from the shifting litter as it rolls. It does this very badly on the 2 on the porches...which are perfectly level...but as the cats jump out they cause it to slide a little and a foot gets into the grout. The one on my carpet does this as well but not nearly as often. I have one VERY large cat who urinates enormous clumps that are so large that once it falls into the pan it sticks up enough to trigger the full sensor..and often the cycle is stuck in that position. All in all.....they are ok. They require a LOT of attention and constant checking to make sure they aren't stuck in a cycle or having some error that won't let it cycle. I just came in from one of the porches and saw that the inside was completely full because the robot had not cycled all day. I am not sure why, it has an empty tray and when I pressed the cycle button it cycled....the timer never sensed the cats. So, this means that waste had been sticking to the liner at least half of today and now I have to dump the brand new litter and take it outside and hose the dome out. I honestly kind of wished I hadn't dropped nearly $2,000 on these things...they do save time and hassle from scooping....but they are so unreliable that it is just as much time wrestling with one or more every day to figure out what problem it has. I would say 60% of the time it cycles completely and correctly... and 40% of the time it either gets stuck halfway into a cycle or doesn't cycle at all.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and wow! Have you reached out to support at all for your issues? I'd suggest if possible maybe putting a rug under the two LRs on tile to help with the moving around. If not, maybe you could box it in with some kind of weight to prevent it from moving around so much?
@judytyndall-ct3qk 3 ай бұрын
Hi. I enjoyed tour video. I've had my Robot iii for 3 weeks. I do like it very much. One issue I had today was I had to press the buttons very hard to get the Robot to respond. My cat would hang his but over the side of his old litter box and go; so I often had waste on the pad around the box. With the robot, he likes to face the opening when he's relieving himself, so that problem is solved. Did you buy the extended warranty?
@billybwatson6697 3 жыл бұрын
The $500 I'm happy to scoop.
@paulversteegh7376 3 жыл бұрын
I have two average cats. I go on business trips that lasts 1 to 2 weeks. I do have someone to watch over my cats while I’m away and wondering how often the litter bags needs to be replaced and additional litter needs to be added. Thanks.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
That will really depend on how often the cats go. For me I can get almost 2 weeks on a single bag with shaking the tray 2 - 3 times within that time frame. The Litter-Robot will have light indicators on it so someone can tell its full without having to open it.
@karrinaworrin1552 2 жыл бұрын
U can use a scoop to add litter to the litter box instead of picking up the entire litter bag or container pouring directly into the litter robot.
@esyoun8552 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great overview review! What litter do you recommend nowadays?
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! I stocked up on Fresh Step Ultra Unscented ( amzn.to/2FXRI73 ) which I guess is not really sold anywhere anymore. I'm in the process of testing out some new litters as well as revisit some of the ones I tested out in a previous video [ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zp-ogrmnnanPgKM.html ]. I would recommend checking out Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal Litter ( amzn.to/2L9SK5X )
@SlpBeauty333 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy Hopefully you found it. They were redesigning the packaging on the Fresh Step litter. They have it on Chewy and it's the same idea as before, clumping litter that doesn't REEK of perfume. Seriously, whoever came up with scented cat litter should be taken behind the woodshed. That stuff is foul! And I'm not terribly sensitive to scent. It must be horrible for people with sensitivities. Plus there's always the confusion about scented vs. odor absorbing. Odor absorbing could just mean that it has baking soda in it, which is fine. It could also mean "smells like a cheap bordello from 1920 where all the patrons died... and are still in there".
@SlpBeauty333 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy www.chewy.com/s?page=1&query=Fresh+Step+clumping+unscented That should be it, the box is just a different color. Also, if you could post the link, that would be great. YT eats my links a lot and I have no idea why. But this should still get to you once it posts. If you don't see this reply, only the notification? That wasn't me deleting it 😾
@joycevitelli5906 3 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed with Litter Robot 3 connect, but the price is what's making me hesitate, plus I'd have to buy the stairs because my 3 cats are over 13.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, I wish the price was a bit lower. You can get a bundle with the stars and a few extras to save money. They also have sales from time to time, and they do sell refurbished units at a discount with the same warranty as if you bought it new. You can also use my referral link ( share.litter-robot.com/JtfdS ) to save $25 off the purchase of a little robot 3. I believe it works on the bundles as well
@petervaughan6854 3 жыл бұрын
Worlds best cat litter works amazingly. We have 3 cats
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I'll add it to the list to check out, thank you!
@Sean3D2Y 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy how has it been working? I currently have Fresh Step, clumping cat litter.
@Ms.BlueTitan 3 жыл бұрын
I used your referral link. Thank you.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Make sure to easy your cat(s) into the litter box slowly for the best transitioning results. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
@melissaphillips8382 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have one on the way!! What liter has worked best for you?
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome I hope you enjoy it! I did a comparison in 2019 but the litter I picked is not longer sold. If you can find it arm and hammer slide was a close second. I am in the process of gathering new litters to test out
@melissaphillips8382 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuyOk, thank you so much. I'm pretty sure my local dollar store carries that brand!!
@julietuttle1608 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bearded Guy! I’ve been wanting a couple of these for our 4 cats for awhile now. I mostly.I’ve the idea of our cats never having to use a dirty catbox, and of course, not having to scoop our 4 boxes every day. Was it hard to get your sweet kitty used to it? I’m also wondering how it works for bigger cats…we have a boy who is around 14 pounds. I’m also considering finding refurbished ones.
@BeardedTechGuy Жыл бұрын
My cat is on the larger side (16ish lbs) and was able to use the LR3 and took to it well. It's going to really depend on your cat and making sure you ease them into the new litter box. You can also purchase refurbished Litter-Robots from them directly to save a bit on the cost and includes the standard warranty with them.
@user-mw6jo7ql1c Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen very bad reviews for the refurbished ones
@melissabackus5256 Жыл бұрын
Another creator on here has 2 or 3 adult ragdoll cats that are able to use these just fine. They are large cats with very long fur. I wouldn't go for refurbished, it will probably still be really pricey and I'd be nervous about my cats noticing a different cat's scent.
@stephgoesdigital 3 жыл бұрын
How often do you have to shake the waste bin so it doesn’t say full? I was going to be gone for 4 days but I’m nervous it’s going to get stuck! 😅
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
It will depend on number of cats and how often they go, but for me with a clean bag I don't have to shake for 6 - 7 days. and then I do again 5 - 6 days after that and then empty it 1 - 3 days after that. The Litter-Robot does have a full sensor so it is not supposed to cycle if it's full.
@natalie7787 3 жыл бұрын
The best litter that we have found to use so that the litter will not stick to the side is called Fresh Step Extreme. I hope it helps you
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I'll take a look into it, thank you!
@cloudbyday90 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for confirming. We use Fresh Step litter currently. We'll be getting our litter box tomorrow and I plan on testing Fresh Step.
@Qody1776 2 жыл бұрын
@@cloudbyday90 8 months later. What’s your conclusion? Does it work well with the litter robot?
@cloudbyday90 2 жыл бұрын
@@Qody1776 yeppppp, it works really well! Totally recommend it.
@jimjenkins3928 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this review. We have 2 Cats so this would be very helpful. Have you tried feline Pine litter in it? We use that now & works excellent. But its not your traditional type of litter so i was wondering if it would work in something like this. Great video tho👍
@za3931 2 жыл бұрын
You can't use it with pine litter
@jimjenkins3928 2 жыл бұрын
@@za3931 Thank you for tge reply 👍
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! As someone also has already said you don't want to use pine litter in the Litter-Robot
@LoveThatPhantom 6 ай бұрын
I've been considering the Litter Robot for awhile. I have 3 cats and 2 boxes (1 large box and 1 small). I always dread cleaning the box. I live with my grandpa and he has started to complain about the litter smell. As I sometimes forget to clean it every day (oops). So I believe having this would definitely help with that. But the thing that drives me away is the price of the robot itself. And my cats are on the older side. And I think well what if I don't get another cat right away (probably will, but at this point I don't know) what would I do with this robot? That being said. I do tend to travel to Minnesota on weekends quite a bit to visit family. And it would be nice to also know that once I got back from a weekend away I wouldn't have to worry about cleaning up a bunch of dirty litter when I got back.
@JamieMurdock90 2 жыл бұрын
If I added more litter when the app told me the tray was full (but only needed shaking), would this be a sufficient trigger to both shake (or empty) the tray AND add more litter? Or should I add more litter sooner?
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
It's really going to depend on how much litter is used when they go. I think that's a great starting point and you may have to adjust if you find it's not enough
@XeninaCalifornia Жыл бұрын
Your kitty is super cute, but if you want her to live a long life, I suggest getting her Blue Buffalo True Solutions Fit & Healthy. That's what I got for my overweight cat. It is grain free too. Great food to keep her fit.
@BeardedTechGuy Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've switched her over to Crave which is high protein and grain free as well a few years ago and shes lost a decent amount of weight (now at a maintenance level)
@robertlu893 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one with the package like you have. Do they send it as 2 separate shipments? I received a litter robot today, but I didn’t receive the accessories. Looking forward to seeing how this device works
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if they changed how they ship things but everything came in one box for me. I would contact support for verification.
@robertlu893 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy Thank you everything was in the box. Pretty impressive unit
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you got everything!
@sockosocko 2 жыл бұрын
QUESTION!!!! when you find that you get a little mess on the side of the litterbox, have you ever had the waste get on your cats fur until you clean it?
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
If it gets really bad that can happen. You'll want to do a lite cleaning every so often and a full deep cleaning of the LR every few months. You can see the process of how to deep clean the LR3 if you have not seen the process yet: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7tnqsRer7vXlmw.html
@pine445 2 жыл бұрын
Would you say the Litter Robot reduces smell as compared to any other automatic liter boxes or even a regular one?
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I personally think its the best litter box I've used at keeping odor at bay, specially when considering its holding waste for a week or longer.
@davidmcleod7757 2 жыл бұрын
If my cat wasn't so old 17 i would buy one in a heart beat I love cats when he passes away I'm done with cleaning up
@aliciacakechick 3 жыл бұрын
How do you think the Arm & Hammer Slide litter worked in comparison with other litter?
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty good option. I am doing a new round of testing and that one is in the group I'm currently testing. Will be curious how it performs against the others
@bookmouse2719 2 жыл бұрын
Your cat is really cute
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@FukiFugi 3 жыл бұрын
Toilets in boats also suffer from "sticky" problems, I hear they use teflon spray to make the surface more slippery. Don't know if this would help you, like teflon coating the interior surface.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea! I don't think that would be good for the cat's health though
@cynthiamorton4622 4 ай бұрын
3 years after this review, I'd like to know if you are still using the robot 3 and if yourl are still happy with it? Thank you
@BeardedTechGuy 4 ай бұрын
I upgraded to the Litter-Robot 4 when it came out and gave the LR3 away. The person who has it still enjoys it
@ianvillamor7918 Жыл бұрын
Hi TBTC! Great Review! i am considering this box. I have a Petsafe now, they changed the design and it keeps breaking! How big is this machine? I don't see any furniture around it so i can gauge what it looks like. Looks cool though! And also, my Petsafe uses the crystals which I order from them. I see sand a lot but I saw you use crystals! I thinks they work great, but they do not do not clump, does that still work with the machine? And sure it might save me money to go back to sand as well. Hope the cats (2) adjust to switching to it again. What are your thoughts?
@BeardedTechGuy Жыл бұрын
The footprint of the LR3 is 24.25" x 27". The crystals can work in the Litter Robot, but depends on the crystals and I find them to not work that well. I would say you would want to stick with a clumping litter if you plan to move to the LR3. They also recently released the Litter-Robot 4, which you can find my review of here if you are interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKmkY7Sknby0Yqs.html
@ianvillamor7918 Жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy Thank you so much!
@ladyd9171 3 жыл бұрын
I just got my Liter Robot today... l sure wish someone would come to my home to set it up. Do you have a tutorial for the setup?
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I only have a video where I go over unpacking it, but not setting it up within the App ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJ-Hksihx7jZcXk.html ). It's an older video so the production quality is lower.
@barbewilliams3706 3 жыл бұрын
I had the same apprehension about the setup as you are experiencing. The LR really is plug & play, meaning take the wrapping off, place it where you want it, add litter to where the rubber ring is near the bottom and turn it on. I would recommend not turning LR on till your cat/cats check it out. I also recommend the app for smart phones as it gives you information that I find useful. The only problems I have encountered is pee balls sticking to the top of inside then not falling into the waste hole, but the problem is partly my cats fault as they pee on the wall instead of making nice little pee balls. I have 3 cats and my holdout boy is a little claustrophobic however I have seen him use the LR once so I know he can do it. It does a great job of containing the smell, once a day I usually need to pull the drawer out to shake the used litter to the front as it will build up on the left side and there is still a lot room. With mostly 2.5 cats using the LR I change the bag about every 3 days. So today I’m planning to order my second LR Connect 3. If I could make 1 improvement it would be to make the plastic nonstick for the area past the grate where the litter balls have a tendency to stick. The LR is “the cats’ meow”!
@jules-gq6zw 2 жыл бұрын
cute cat :D
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gloriawilliams2442 2 жыл бұрын
I’m concerning buying this litter box, but dang the $ They need to give big discounts.. $ is holding me back
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
They are on the expensive side that is for sure! If you order through my affiliate link ( bit.ly/3DkTefO ) you can save $25 off a purchase. They are also having sales going on right now on some bundles through the month, and you can pickup a refurbished one that has the same warranty as new for a little bit off as well.
@wes23511 2 жыл бұрын
worlds best litter works for every situation its dust free
@bettymurrell5628 3 жыл бұрын
Can I ask what size your cat is? I have a 20lb monster and I need a box that the can fit in. Thanks!
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Her max weight was 16 lbs, but she's slimmed down a bit. She had plenty of room, but I do wish the globe was a bit bigger as she's a bigger cat. If your cat doesn't mind smaller places I don't think it would be an issue. You can always return it for your money back, the downside is that you have to pay return shipping ($65 - $90 I assume, not really sure though) to send it back.
@mar6521 6 ай бұрын
Do you need wifi to own the litter robot? I don’t have wifi at home but I’ve been thinking about ordering one of these. I have two cats that are constantly in the box which means I’m cleaning the box 2-3 times a day so this would help me a lot
@BeardedTechGuy 5 ай бұрын
You don't need wifi, but you won't be able to control it from your phone or get any alerts on your phone. You'll have to do all setup through the buttons on the panel
@brianarowland-smith7131 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite is Lucy Pets Cat's Incredible litter with smell Squasher technology or Scoop Away from Costco when I'm on a budget.
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I'll take a look into them!
@nustypistachio 2 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy I've used the Scoop Away from Costco, mostly since I used it before I had the LR. It's OK, but it's pretty dusty, which I didn't realize until the LR for some reason, and it tends to stick to the sides and sometimes the ceiling, so sometimes I have to scrape clumps off. I actually decided to change litters recently, since the stash I had (usually picked up a bunch when it was on coupon!) is finally running low. I was going to use the Fresh Step Ultra-Unscented, until I realized it got discontinued, so I'll use the A&M one you mentioned before in your previous litter comparison review (and I used the A&M prior to my use of the Scoop Away, so I know my cats will like it). I am curious though as to what your (and other's too) opinion of the LR litter. Is it worth it?
@lanoner 2 жыл бұрын
@@nustypistachio thanks for the discussion of the scoop away at Costco! We've used it for years in s traditional litter box and I assumed we'd use it in the LR but I'll look for the A&M to transition my cats to that as well. Ours should arrive Sunday and I'm very excited!
@nustypistachio 2 жыл бұрын
@@lanoner You're welcome! I wish it had worked better for me, since it's so inexpensive at Costco! I have been so much happier with the change though. So much less dust, I'm not having to clean the inside all the time. My one cat pees a lot and so I have to make sure I have one that clumps really well and it does! He does tend to pee up the front side a little bit, so I still have to scrape some, but usually just pushing it back into the litter (so it's more of a personal issue than an issue with the litter). And it blocks the smell so much better! Have fun with yours! My one cat (the one I specifically bought it for because he's so particular and picky and the one who also pees a lot haha) played chicken with me and didn't use it for nearly three weeks. My other one popped into it within a couple of days. Now he loves to come over and watch the clumps dump down into the drawer. It's so cute!
@lanoner 2 жыл бұрын
@@nustypistachio 😂 awesome! Did you end up going with the A&M slide?
@waseemabdelaziz8678 2 жыл бұрын
Heyy what litter are you using? I just purchased my litter robot 3 connect and don’t know which litter to get I’m new to the whole cat thing
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Arm and Hammer Slide works well for me
@williamrichards9260 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to the blue and white cat bed in this video? I really want it for my cat
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
It's actually just a chair cushion my cat claimed lol amzn.to/3BjSdCU
@sarahvonnahme1721 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Pretty Litter yet? I love the auto ship and it really is pretty lol
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I have not! But I am doing my second round of litter testing soon and that is one I will be checking out
@picklepotpieofficial 3 жыл бұрын
Its not a clumping litter
@emilycreativeandtall4182 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve used pretty litter before in a normal box - but how that litter works will probably be the exact same in the litter robot (if not less effective). Only solid waste is disposed (via scoop) with pretty litter. You’re supposed to remove the solid waste manually (which id assume the litter robot will do, maybe?) but the urine waste is just absorbed by the crystals and the dirty crystals needs to be mixed with whatever clean litter is remaining. at the time used it, I had two cats... despite their website, I could not let it go up to 3 weeks without a full change to a new bag. The ammonia smell gets very very strong because the urine is just being soaked up by the crystals and just sits there. Just my two cents... it might work with a single cat better but any other than one is really costly and would still need a 2week box cleaning/full-replacement. From researching all of these litter robot videos I’d be very surprised if someone said they had good results with it because it was abysmal with a normal box. Hope this helps :)
@maggiebliven3598 2 жыл бұрын
Are you using a combo of clumping litter and crystal?
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I tested out a few different combinations for an upcoming video I am working on going over different litters and how well they work with the Litter-Robot. By themselves the silica litters don't really perform great but I was curious how they would work if combined with traditional clay litter.
@Midnight9400 2 жыл бұрын
I see at the end you are using what looks like the blue crystal litter. This is what my cats use in their normal litter box. Can you use the crystal litter in the litter robot?
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't like the results of using crystal litter in the LR. I tried mixing it with clay for a half and half type outcome but it didn't really perform well either unfortunately.
@Midnight9400 2 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy thank you for the insight!
@care-a-lot1051 2 жыл бұрын
We are getting a kitten soon but I’ll wait to buy one during Black Friday 💀
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
They do sell refurbished ones from time to time that have the same warranty and return policy and are a bit cheaper as well
@w3agle Жыл бұрын
Would you buy one of these used? Seems like good condition and barely used. It’s a great deal but I’m not sure if it’s a big risk
@BeardedTechGuy Жыл бұрын
If it's refurbished from Whisker yes. If its off of a third party market place probably not personally. The warranty won't transfer and you really won't know what condition it's in until you have it for a bit.
@kalebstout7673 Жыл бұрын
Am I able to use this with the wifi function disabled? My spouse and I really try to limit EMF exposure and use fiber internet and would prefer if we could turn off the wifi so it isn’t constantly searching.
@BeardedTechGuy Жыл бұрын
Yes it will work without WiFi turned on. You will just be limited to having to use the front panel on the litter box for settings and the app would not work.
@toneloke3758 10 ай бұрын
Hi- why did you use clay and crystal litter?
@Demonic_Kitty 2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried crystal litter with this?
@kaylam5559 2 жыл бұрын
How much litter tracks out? Do you by chance have a cat that likes to throw litter sometimes? Will the dome prevent that?
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Litter tracking is going to really depend on the litter you are using. If you get the ramp it would help catch some but if you use a litter mat today, I would say you'll still need one. The Litter-Robot 3 does have a slight fence in the front that can catch some litter. They also sell a taller fence that will help catch some litter but won't necessarily catch all litter depending on how its thrown.
@kaylam5559 2 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy ok thanks for info I ordered it. Worse case I may buy the wooden cabinet they sell for $500 💸💸💸 and just go all in. I already have some mats. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 i tried either yours or another videos code it didn’t seem to work on refurbished ones.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy! Make sure to ease your cat into the new litter box so that you have the best chance at them switching over
@doina8340 2 жыл бұрын
I was so excited to buy this and after two weeks of having it, it’s been a lot of hassle. It doesn’t always cycle and loose clean litter ends up in the drawer but the worst part is that the pee sticks to the rubber bottom. It will not fall into the drawer at all so I have to hit the cycle button and scrap as it turns which ends up leaving a mess and a lot of smudging. Personally, I’m having 2nd thoughts and don’t think it’s worth the $ due to the constant scraping.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I would try different litters to see if you have better luck. I think you might have better luck with Arm and hammer slide ( amzn.to/3KNF8HG ). I would also increase the timer to 15 minutes if you aren't already there. If you're still having issues don't forget you can return it within 90 days (you just have to pay return shipping).
@doina8340 2 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy So I switched out the litter to Arm and Hammer Slide last Sat. and It works awesome with no more sticking whatsoever. However, it doesn’t “lock” the smell in like it claims. It stinks bad. If you have any other suggestions, let me know. Scoop Away has no smell but does stick 1/2 the time. Tidy Cats lightweight litter was the worst.
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
You could try a deodorizer such as this one: amzn.to/38REtXm . I've never used one including the one I linked, just giving an example. Another thing you could try is mix litter together, the scoop away and slide together in like a dog food container. Not sure if it'll help you, but it could be worth a try.
@doina8340 2 жыл бұрын
@@BeardedTechGuy Great tips. Thank you!
@lovelyamzzyify 2 жыл бұрын
What litter do you guys recommend for this litter box ?
@katiedaza143 2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone used this with a diabetic cat? My 13 year old boy is diabetic on insulin but still pees a lot. So we have to completely change the litter at least once a day. Will the pee make the litter stick to the sides? I am highly thinking of getting one but don’t want to waste the money if it won’t work well for my kitty. Also great video!
@BeardedTechGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have experience with a diabetic cat but I feel my cat pees "more" than normal and what I found is that the type of litter used and where they pee could impact how dirty the litter robot gets overtime. With a clumping litter the Litter-Robot might actually be helpful because it'll cycle every time so you won't have to change the litter but you'd probably have to make sure to add more litter often to prevent any sticking from occurring. I"m glad you liked the video!
@juliaong3195 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for posting this video. I have 2 kitten both 3 month old. I always wonder is it safe for use for kitten? What if the playful kitten jumped in when litter robot still rotating ?
@cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn 3 жыл бұрын
Thinking about getting one too after taking in 2 kittens myself!
@Mantus77 Жыл бұрын
Are you still using this? Considering getting the litter box 4? :)
@BeardedTechGuy Жыл бұрын
I've actually moved onto the Litter-Robot 4! You can find my review of it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKmkY7Sknby0Yqs.html There is also a discount link in the description of that video for $25 off the LR4 if you do end up deciding to pick one up!
@TheThelepard23 3 жыл бұрын
Try the arm and hammer slide litter
@BeardedTechGuy 3 жыл бұрын
That one is on the list to test out!
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