The best self-cleaning litter boxes of 2024: Expert tested

As you can guess, automatic litter boxes can be costly due to the technology involved. But if you’re looking for a more straightforward solution that won’t break the bank, this option from PetSafe is a great budget pick at $280. Using sensors, it automatically removes waste after your cat does its business. When it’s time to clean the box, you throw out the disposable tray. 

The disposable trays that come with the litter box are filled with crystal litter, which helps control odors and reduce dust tracking. In addition, a built-in health counter tracks how many times your furry feline uses the box to detect any abnormal bathroom behavior.

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ZDNET managing editor Alison DeNisco Rayome has been using this litter box for years and highly recommends it as a budget option. “The counter works accurately, and is helpful for reminding us when we need to change out the tray (for our one cat, it’s about once every 3-4 weeks),” she said, adding, “You do need to buy the crystal litter, which is pricier than regular litter. But to me, it’s well worth not having to do any scooping.”

Customers who have used the PetSafe litter box also agree that this model is the #1 best seller on Amazon in the self-cleaning litter box category. 

PetSafe ScoopFree Litter Box tech specs: Dimensions: 20.38 x 7.13 x 28 inches | Power: N/A | Weight: 16 pounds | # of cats: 1