I Tried Both Litter Robots for a Year - I Wish I Knew This Earlier
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2024
- I've had the LR3 for 3 years and the LR4 for 1 year. Join me while I unbox my second @LitterRobot 4 and talk about the pros and cons of each. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have before making the leap! Thank you so much for watching!
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0:00 Intro
0:18 Unboxing
2:00 Design
3:06 Odor Control
4:21 Waste Management
5:32 Noise Level
6:43 Sensors
7:09 Litter
8:01 Cleaning
9:00 My Experience
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The 13 gallon bags can go over the inside back wall of the waste collector, and it can be clipped in the two front clips. We do that and it works great.
I have 3 rescue cats and I found CLUMP AND SEAL to be amazing product. It really makes cleaning the litter box much easier, quicker and helps keep odors low. The downside is that it is one of the most expensive litter materials one can buy per pound....but I have not found a product cheaper that works as well as this Arm and Hammer product personally.
I agree it has been the best litter for me as well.
About to get our first car (other than childhood pets). We were planning to use pine pellets that we usually use for our rabbit and a Purina Breeze system. Have you tried this?
i agree, you couldn’t give me any other kind for free. i love the arm and hammer.
Omg thanks for sharing!! This is so good to know
Agreed! I have 2 cats and the Clump & Seal is the best litter I have ever used. Expensive, but well worth it!
Awesome, comprehensive, detailed, & thoughtful review. This really helps! Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad this helped! 😊
I have 2 cats. Missy a 2 year old and Greyson a 10+ year old. Greyson came with a Litter Robot. I am so Grateful for this product. At various times in my life I had owned plus 20 cats and sure needed one! I didn't even need instructions to assemble it. It's that easy to figure out!! Thank You for inventing the Litter Bot. Missy is transfized by the thing!!!
Missy and Greyson sound like lucky sweet cats. Glad it helps! Unfortunately I didn’t invent it but so happy that it exists
Thanks for your review. I also used your link to buy one 😀
That’s awesome 😊 Glad I could help. Have fun with the no scoop life!
Well done!
The #1 argument for robots has to be that people forget. And then we remember - and that's when we really don't like litter messes.
True that! Mistakes are very human centric lol
Very nice review/comparison :) I really haven't considered using something like this for my own kitty but this is making me consider it! Just seems much easier lol
Thanks 😊 Glad it was helpful!
I ordered the LR4 and its on its way. Your video was very informative, and took away some of the anxiety I had about if I made the right choice. Heres hoping my "special" cat who likes to spray/pee standing up will use it properly. 😬
Good luck to your furry friend figuring it out!🤞I think the pee guard will work well! 😊
We LOVE our 4!
Hell yeah! The no scoop life is good
This!! I only listen to reviews from people that *bought* the product-not got it for free, as I assume those would be biased. Thank you!
For real! I’ve gotten an offer to review another brands litter box and I don’t feel comfortable doing that when I know I wouldn’t buy the product myself. It doesn’t feel right to advise or endorse other people getting one.
Seriously!! Its like gold finding a real review
Thank you so much! Like you I have the 4 and a couple years older 3-thats yellow lighting and malfunctioning often lately and currently no matter what I’ve tried it just isn’t functioning anymore. Going to get another 4. It really is so helpful not scooping every day and the 4 really is less gross to take the bags out and put back in. The 4 really is much quieter and for some reason cuter. Now you can get colored front circles on the 4 too ⭕️ 💜
Thanks for watching! I didn’t know about the different bezel colors 😱 they look so cute
@@ExpansiveReviews I contacted them and Wisker is mailing me a free base of the 3rd! Because im just a few days outside the warranty-which I never used. So happy save a lil money for the time being😁
Great video!! I just went online and purchased the Litter Robot 4. I get so busy with work, I hope this helps. Smell is the biggest reason I bought a self cleaning box. I have 2 kittens & they go a lot! Lol thanks for the review 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
That’s awesome!! Congrats on getting one. You’ll love the no scoop life! 😊
Thank you! So much good info!
I'm on the cusp of adding one of the Litter Robots. My cats already use two Omega Paws rolling boxes, which are definitely better than scooping all the time, but going to an automated box will be easier for me, and them, I think. I've been automating a lot of my home, lately, and managing switches and lighting have worked so well, I'm looking forward to managing this task, as well.
For dirty jobs, they make disposable plastic sleeves to keep your arm from contacting the rim of things like the LR3, if you wanted that type of thing.
The omega paws are pretty nifty and don’t break the bank like these little robot but the automation is really convenient. Thanks for the disposable sleeve tip!
Don’t do it. These thing have constant issues and the company dines not stand by their product
We put a liner in the base. Just a dollar tree liner for cat litter boxes. Then we use the Kirkland transparent bin bags for medium cans and that is enough to catch all the litter and it’s what we replace weekly. There’s never spillage but incase there is, we have the liner in place for protection.
That's such a good idea! I'm going to start doing that just in case.
After your review, I'm going to get the 4. Thanks for the information.
Congrats! 🥳 Enjoy!
Thank you for this great review! I’m ready to buy the 4 soon and am so excited not to have to pick up kitty litter.
Awesome, I’m glad I could help. Welcome to the no scoop life 😊
I love the idea. Though I believe it’s important to see what’s happening in the litter box for health reasons. Just an example, my one cat recently had tummy issues. I wouldn’t have known if it didn’t scoop it myself. That keeps me from getting this box.
That’s such a great point and something I will think about more as they get older. I usually check when and how often they go because if that jumps up I know something is wrong.
Thanks for showing the 4 upclose. I have asked on their forums, asked customer service etc if the liner wraps on the outside like it does with the 3 and could not get an answer. My cat scratches the liner on the side of the 3 and wanted to see if the 4 got rid of that flaw
Glad I could help!
Thank you for this comparison. Would appreciate you listing the challenges with the 4 and how you combat them, please.
I really haven’t had that many issues with the 4. Everyone’s experiences are different though.
Thank you. There ia a video on taking the robot 3 apart to clean but i agree the 4 looks better for cleaning.
I agree, I love how many videos they have on how to take it apart and clean. It does make it easier. Thanks for watching! :)
Im surprised i never expected all this extra cleaning. Ill stick to regular litter boxes
Thanks for this, I’ve had the original 3 for… it has to be at least 10 years old??? It’s had its issues from time to time but recently something is wrong with it nearly every day and now it won’t even complete a cycle, forever stuck on red. I have to manually spin it back around. I’ve done all the troubleshooting I can that’s fixed it in the past and other online resources suggest it may finally just be dead beyond repair. I hate how expensive the 4 is but considering the one I have lasted a decade… Probably worth the investment. Sigh!! Anyway, appreciate the help in deciding!
Woah! 10 years is not a bad run for the original 3. Hopefully the 4 will last even longer if/when you decide to get it!
Stick with the 3 . I'm in the process of trying to return my liter robot 4 in exchange for a 3. My other litter robot 3 has been flawless.. .. the 4 has major urine issues where the urine gets underneath the globe and into the crevices and totally stinks.. I cannot stand it anymore..... It's just a very terrible design. It's no wonder why they added the splash shield as an afterthought...... But it has been totally ineffective for me. I'm done with this machine.
My pockets aren’t deep enough to afford this luxury!!!🤣
Nice review! I’m glad to know about the guard in the front. My guy loves to pee right inside the front of the Bot 3. I had the same problem with the litter Bot 3…finding a clump in the middle of the freshly cycled litter. After my cat would pee (not poop) the bot would cycle, but there would be a clump stuck to the bottom of the liner. As it rotated through the cleaning cycle, the clump of litter would stick to the liner and was now on the “ceiling” of the inside..hanging but not falling off…and the liner would be hanging down too. The clump would then fall onto the newly sifted litter, winding up right in the middle, on top of the freshly cleaned litter bed. I found that decreasing the time setting between the cat exiting and the bot cleaning helped a bit. Less time for the clump to dry and adhere. I have to say that this only started happening after I had my Litter Robot 3 for almost 2 1/2 years. I think, as you may have said, the liner becomes more porous over time, absorbs liquids and stays wet longer…leading to “danglers.” I’ve bought the litter bot 4 and am settling it up now. I was thinking of replacing the old liner in the 3 but that seems like quite a project. 🤷🏻♀️ If anyone else has had this problem and replaced a liner, could they please share if it made a difference with the litter sticking? I want to keep both of the litter Bots as I’m going to be getting another cat soon. Ty!
That’s totally what was happening! Thanks for helping me solve that mystery! I haven’t replaced a liner so I don’t know what goes into that but litter robot has a video showing how to do it. It looks like a little bit of work but I think it’s worth it! Good luck, you got this! 🍀
Thank u even though u were selling the 4 u helped me confirm that 3 is better I already have a white 3 bow getin the grey the blue light important n I got more cats more sauce in 3 n more mess wen they dig in 4 plus circle 2 big alot of space taken n noise I need 2 know wen working n enjoy dear sound plus litter more space n my lot juno n it's gd exercise x
I’m glad it helped nonetheless 😊
Is the dsct still working?
What's your thoughts on using pretty kitty litter? Just got my cat. I'm utterly amazed how great that litter is. No pee or poop smell and it doesn't really cling to the poop once it dries out making it nice to scoop. If these 2 the 4 looks promising. Ty
I've never tried pretty litter but if it works for your kitties then it's the way to go. Whatever is the easiest and best for you and them 😊
I thought clumping litter was required for this brand of box? Since pretty litter doesn't clump, wouldn't that be an issue with the urine? The crystals would dry out the feces, but it wouldn't work for urine.
I bought a Litter Robot 4 in Sept ‘23, and found it is an amazing product. I did my research in reading reviews, on all makes, pro/cons and found that the litter robot 4 was the best, even though it’s a bit pricey. I just received a second Litter Robot 4 and set it up, and I am very satisfied. I do have an issue with connecting the 2nd to the app, it’s set up, but not finding it. So, I am not able to monitor which cat goes in and out. Anyone have any answers, would be helpful. We love it, I still have two litter boxes in the catio, but it cuts down on daily cat box duty
You probably already tried putting it in set up mode since you know how it works. That’s so strange. I’m sure if you hop on Whisker’s customer support they’ll help you out with that. Wishing you good luck!
(It’s so cool that you have a catio!)
I just don't like the look of the 3. The 4 is cool, I came along at the right time to get the 4, it seems much improved. ratings are all over the place but consistently better than other brands, so the litter robot 4 is the best option if you can afford it.
I purchased a litter robot 3 connect two months ago and had issues with litter getting into the plastic piece at the top of the globe with the sifter. I had to take it off when I was trying to empty the globe because it collected so much. I also had a lot of issues. I returned it, but I’m thinking about purchasing a litter robot 4. Does it have that issue? Does it have any of the litter robot 3 connect issues?
I’m sorry to hear that you had so many issues with the 3. The 4 was a lot better for me but I’d hate for you to have another bad experience. The 4 feels a lot different from the 3, it’s definitely an upgrade in every way.
Is this an older model because there is a shield for 4 that comes with the machine which prevents litter from being kicked out. Both my cat and I are very happy with LR4.
Maybe it is a slightly older version. That’s good that they have that now
I've had both. The Casa Leo Loo Too is better in just about every way. Unless you have big cats. All of mine are sub 10lbs. Litter Robot was nothing but hassles and break downs.
I haven’t heard of casa Leo Loo. They look so sleek and cute! ☺️
Which litter have you decided to stick with?
I actually started using Dr. Elsey's cat litter. It's really similar to the Litter Robot litter with the big granules and less dust but it's more cost effective.
What brand of cat litter is that? Where do you get it from? Thanks
One of them is clump and seal slide that I get at the grocery store. The other I got from litter robot. Hope this helps! Sorry for the late response
The problem is if you have a cat that likes to kick out litter and go in there and dig for a while all the litter shoots out the front of the opening all over the floor
Totally, my cat does that from time to time. The litter/pee guard helps with that though.
Everyone hates on the 3 design but I like it. I’m also a sci fi fanatic😂
lol that’s so sweet! it does have the classic spaceship look 😂
Thank you.I was going get a 3 but not now knowing how it sounds. I'm tired of 4 litter boxes that I'm scooping twice daily. Will one handle 4 cats?
I looked it up and officially 4 cats is the max per one robot litter box. You'll have to empty it out once every other day, but it'll probably save you so much time scooping. Best of luck!! :)
@@ExpansiveReviews I have 4 boxes I clean minimum twice a day and over it. If it gets me to once every two days , I will be stoked. I apologize for making you do leg work.
@@Hey_You_Me No need to apologize! I was interested in knowing the answer too. I was over it with 1 cat nevermind 4. You're doing everything you can, it's a lot of work. Cats are lucky they're cute 😂the hoops we jump through for them
@@ExpansiveReviews is the 3 year warranty worth getting?
@@Hey_You_Meidk about the 4. But I have the three. My base failed just before my two year warranty expired and the replacement base failed less than a year later.
Is the regular or the connect better ?
I went with the connect because notifications for errors are nice. But if you’re thinking about the cost, it’s fine to get the regular one especially if you’ll peak in and check on it regularly.
Man those things suck out of the box. You have to disable nearly all the sensors to get it to run right. Not to mention that the waste bin isn't tightly sealed so every gnat that enters your home now has a new place to live.
omg! That sounds terrible. Luckily I've never had a gnat problem.
Will cat scratch the inside break it cause leaks?
None of mine have broken and my cats like scratching the litter box. It’s a pretty tough material. If it does break in a few more years luckily they have replacement parts.
Are these big enough for large breed cats?
My big boy is long and pushing 15 pounds and he fits fine. Hope this helps! 😊
Any thoughts on ELS pet space box?
They seem really cute! Love the spaceship look 😁 but I haven’t tried it out so I’m not sure about how good they function
Very good review. However, none of these self-cleaning toilets consider that some cats love to dig. Like passionately. This would by far not be enough litter in there for my cat boy.
Omg lol I didn’t think about that. Yeah this is not for the diggers. The liner would probably break quickly too if they were hitting the bottom every time.
How large are your cats please? I have a 10lb male Siamese and want to make sure it’s spacious enough
Ladybug is around 10 pounds and Milo is a long boy at 15 pounds. They both fit perfectly fine. hope this helps! :)
The litter will still get everywhere just have to sweep it Dailey
Luckily the litter mat catches most of it but it’s inevitable for little to get out when they love to jump out lol
Mine always glitches and freezes !! I hate it so much especially because I have 3 cats and I travel out of town often
omg that does suck. I'm sorry that keeps happening to you. maybe customer support to ship out a new piece or something?
Hey I’m new here saw reviews on both the litter robot 3 and 4 if anyone could recommend or give any tips I’d appreciate it:) I found someone selling the litter robot 3 with stairs for 400$ not sure if that’s a good deal or if I should just buy from the website thank you!
I don’t think that’s the best deal. I see some 3’s on fb marketplace for $250-$350. Id wait for a good $250 deal depending on your area. But maybe an additional $50 for stairs isn’t the worst. Sorry for the late response, hope this helps!
Once the company changed the app to Whiskers my robot has done nothing but malfunction. Msgs and emails are of no use other than return the base for reconditioning for $180 and if for some reason it’s not repaired they charge a $75 fee to dispose of it. Two years were good then nothing but problems. For this price I would hope to get at least five or six years.
I'm so sorry you got a dud! I would hope customer service could do more. For such a premium product, it would be cool if they had a technician come help.
Seems too me like more things to have to clean, buy and maintain.
True! You can’t set it and forget it. But instead of every day, it’s more like once a week maintenance.
Litter robots are great right up to the time they break, then try to get a intelligent reply from the so called customer service
I’m sorry you’ve had that experience with their customer service
It’s called Litter Robot not the Robot Litter Box
You’re so right that was tripping me up for some reason 😂
There is nothing like the smell of fresh cat sausage to test out your gag reflexes.
We're talking about a $700 litterbox, people... unless this thing washes and warms my cat's butt like a bidet, it's not worth it 😂😂
LOL 😂
Look into Petkit
Litter Robot has an SEO positive name, but frankly they are designed poorly. the metal rusts rapidly and there are WAY too many nooks and crannys for dust, gunk and litter to accumulate.
Having any litter robot is nice, but this robot is not worth the $700 they charge.
Find other brands .
The one pro is the size, but it's also worse at letting stink out (worse than petkit)
That's awesome you found a litter that works for you! The Litter Robot doesn't have any metal parts though. I recently fully cleaned out both the litters to be transported and it was pretty easy to get every crevice. I understand that there are great alternatives out there, I'm glad Petkit works for you! :)
@@ExpansiveReviews uhhhhh that's false information either intentional or not.
There are metal connectors that work as sensors and they corrode rapidly
lol intentional false information, as if there’s a reason for that. I didn’t know, I recently cleaned it and thought there wasn’t any, my bad. Take care!
Thx helpful review convinced my riding fence on RRoyce litter box 😊Liners was a concern-13 ga. bags Nnniiiccceee
Glad I could help! lol It really is the Rolls Royce of litter boxes
I use cheap Amazon 10 gallon bags in two litter robot 4s. They are longer than optimum but easy to install with my method. They easily slip over the back of the drawer and I use 3 bendy foam curlers to secure the bag neatly and securely. Use a 5/8” to wedge the top of drawstring bag into front lip groove of the waste drawer. It’s a nice snug fit. Use 1/2 inch rollovers immediately adjacent to each end of the fatter roller. Form the rollers to fit by folder down an into pseudo question mar shape to match the groove as it travels down, under and up on bottom of waste drawer. Position the bag a bit to have it congorn ti inner surface of the drawer and slide the drawer back in. When full remove the tray and then the curlers and just roll the top to the back of the tray and lift. The litter naturall falls to the bag bottom- I spin the bag and knot it by you can use the drawstring if you prefer. Reinstall the new bag and the rollers ( the small ones will not require much effort now that they in the right shape to fit. Tuck them all snugly and slip the drawer back into your robot 4. Occasionally I notice small perforations from sliding in and out but generally they are of no consequence once you knot the bag ( below where they normally occur).
Ps I see the name Besli on my bag box but it’s just one of generic Amazon brands They seem to be sturdy enough for this purpose. I have 9 cats, two robot 4s in use a couple of manuals as backups. I also have 4 retired robot 3s sitting in the garage.
I still have to messy with the robots periodically but infinitely better than the robot 3 -our cats found ways to spray pee through the back-and they had many other major flaws corrected by the 4s. Still require some effort and ingenuity ocasiinally but best system yet and cheap to use after initial expense. I had my own custom insert to use small almost free bags but it was no where near as convenient or quick to maintain the 3s.