Smart litter boxes
CatGenie A.I. review
Published 20 June 2026
Genuinely different: it connects to your plumbing and water supply to wash and dry permanent granules, flushing waste away, so there is no litter to buy or waste to bag. Unique and low-consumable, but installation and noise are real considerations.
Best for: Owners wanting no litter buying and plumbed-in waste disposal
From £429.00 checked 20 Jun 2026
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What works
- No litter to buy
- Waste flushed away
- Good odour control
- Permanent granules
- Low ongoing waste
What falls short
- Needs plumbing installation
- Noisier cycle
- Washing cartridges still a consumable
How it scores
We rate every product in this category on the same criteria, weighted by how much they matter in daily use. Each score is out of 10.
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning reliability | 20% | 7.5 | Washes and flushes waste using permanent granules; reliable but a more complex mechanism |
| Safety | 20% | 7.5 | Sensors pause the cycle when the cat approaches Confirm on your exact model before relying on it. |
| Odour control | 15% | 8.0 | Flushing waste away gives good odour control, no sitting waste bin |
| Noise | 10% | 6.5 | Noisier than rivals due to the wash-and-dry cycle |
| Capacity and cat suitability | 10% | 7.5 | Suits single and small multi-cat homes; granule maintenance monthly |
| App and health monitoring | 10% | 7.0 | App and scheduling on the A.I. model |
| Ease of cleaning and maintenance | 10% | 6.5 | No litter to buy or waste to bag, but needs plumbing and periodic granule care |
| Value | 5% | 7.0 | Saves on litter long term, offset by setup complexity |
| Weighted total | 7.3 |
How we score: each rating combines the manufacturer specification with the weight of feedback from owners and independent reviewers. We do not copy other reviews. The score is our own synthesis, and we show the reasoning so you can judge it yourself.
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Key specifications
| Mechanism | Washes and flushes, permanent granules |
|---|---|
| Requires | Cold water and drain connection |
| Consumables | Washing cartridges, occasional granules |
| Odour control | Waste flushed away |
| Noise | Louder, wash-and-dry cycle |
| Best for | No litter buying, plumbed-in |
Common questions
How does the CatGenie work?
It connects to a cold water supply and a drain, then washes permanent granules and flushes liquefied waste away, drying the granules afterwards. There is no litter to buy or waste bin to empty, unlike drum-based boxes.
What is the catch?
It needs plumbing installation near a water supply and drain, the cycle is noisier than rivals, and it still uses washing cartridges as a consumable. Setup is more involved than a plug-in box.
Is it good for odour?
Yes, because waste is flushed away rather than stored, there is no waste bin sitting between empties, which helps keep odour down.
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