Litter-Robot 3 Connect

It's an automatic litter box with a rotating globe mechanism that sifts waste into a drawer after each use. The Connect model links to an app that tracks litter-box visits by weight, notifies you when the bin is full or cycles fail, and works over WiFi on iPhone.

Yes. Reviewers confirm it removes the need for daily scooping because waste automatically sifts into a drawer after each use. You only need to empty the drawer periodically instead of scooping litter daily.

Beyond emptying the drawer, reviewers report that clumps stick to the liner and require periodic deep cleaning every few weeks to months. The unit's size makes thorough cleaning more effortful than a traditional box, and waste sometimes collects outside the bag in the drawer.

Multi-cat households or owners willing to do occasional deep cleaning in exchange for never scooping waste daily. It's not for owners expecting zero maintenance beyond emptying the drawer, or those needing reliable Android app support.

Reviewers are split. The large opening and rotating-drum design prevent mess better than rake systems, and some see almost no mess after weeks. Others clean the liner bi-weekly, and clump breakthrough—where waste doesn't drop on the first cycle—ranges from every six months to multiple times per week.

Reviewers note that overfilling litter above the fill line triggers cycling errors and yellow-light stoppages. Occasional clump breakthrough and setup issues, especially on Android, can also prevent proper operation.