Automatic Cat Litter Boxes 2026: Worth the Money? Real Owner Test
Cat owners spend an average of 168 hours per year scooping litter boxes — roughly a full work week. In 2026, the automatic litter box category has finally matured enough to consider seriously: prices dropped, safety sensors improved, and Apple Home and Matter support landed on a few premium models. But are they safe, do cats actually accept them, and do they justify the $400–$700 price tag? We tested five of the top-selling models over three months in multi-cat homes to find out. ...