After 30+ years of living with and owning cats (or, being owned by cats), I can say I’ve done my fair share of scooping cat poop. One of the first chores I was ever assigned was cleaning the cat boxes ...

Purchase the Litter Robot 4 from the Whisker website or Chewy for $699. You can also opt for a bundle to save some cash. These kits include the Litter Robot 4, plus add-ons like premium cat litter or ...

I wasn't sure I needed a smart litter box. Now I can't imagine life without it. (Photos via Rick Mele) Even so, I’d never considered exploring the wide world of smart pet products until I was invited ...

I set up the Litter-Robot 4 one night when I was home to ensure a smooth transition between models. Please make sure your cats aren’t around during the bot’s first cycle! This absolutely freaked out ...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about Whisker's Litter-Robot by now. If you haven't, it's a self-cleaning litter box that scoops your cat's poop for you, saving you from ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

Ask any person living with cats about the worst part of their cohabitation, and their answer will likely relate to scooping litter. It sucks, especially in a multi-cat home, and even more so in a ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. As someone with five cats (previously seven!), I can tell you that scooping their ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Litter Robot puts forth a straightforward proposal: For $500, the mechanized ...