CATLINK AI 5GHz Camera Cat Litter Box - Scooper Pro Ultra
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
9OF 10
Excellent
- Cat weight
- 3.3–22 lb
- Cats (max)
- 5
- Type
- Rotating globe
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- Subscription optional · $19.90/yr
- First-year cost
- $822
Claimed vs measured
Noise
40 dB
CATLINK · 10/09/2026
49 dB average during cleaning (cats.com, measured on Scooper Young Pro-X — same base/globe design, not the Ultra)
Liz Coleman, cats.com · 09/26/2025 · distance not stated; no cats used it
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $599 | $599 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $0 | free to the contiguous US per the vendor page |
| Plan (12 months) | $19.90 | optional plan, included in the total below: Cloud Storage (per device, purchased in app) |
| Consumables (12 months) | $203 | CATLINK Waste Bag … Pro Ultra / Luxury Pro / Luxury Pro-X / Young / Young Pro-X - 4 Rolls $39.99, every 9 days · CATLINK Activated Carbon Cotton Filter for Scooper Pro Ultra / Luxury Pro-X / Young Pro-X $29.99, every 60 days |
| First-year cost | $822 | with the optional plan, plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Without the plan | $802 | device, shipping and consumables only |
| Each year after | $223 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Category median first-year cost in our database: $622.50.
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
Manual on cat sizeSpecs: 'Suitable for cats weighing between 3.3 lbs to 22 lbs (1.5kg – 10kg)'; Product Details bullet: '3 lbs 8 oz to 22 lbs (1.58kg - 10kg)'; Ultra FAQ: 'it is not suitable for cats weighing less than 3 kilograms' (≈6.6 lb — contradicts the spec table); general FAQ: kittens from 3 months and 3 lbs 8 oz, manual mode before that.catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
FootprintHeight 28" (71cm) x Width 22.8" (58cm) x Depth 23.6" (60cm); Entrance Height 14" (35.5cm); Entrance Size 13" x 10.6"; Globe 65L; Waste drawer 13Lcatlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Mechanism
Days between emptyings (claimed)comparison table: '14-day Waste Capacity for 1 Cat'; Amazon listing copy: '13L waste drawer … up to 20 days of waste'; EU retailer snippet: 'up to 21 days … for a single cat'catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
LitterFAQ (Ultra): 'supports most mainstream cat litters, including mixed litter, bentonite, and plant-based litter'; general CATLINK FAQ excludes pure tofu/long strips, non-clumping, absorbent, paper, wood pelletscatlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Sensors (vendor wording)Comparison table: Microwave Radar Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Anti-Pinch Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Ambient Lighting; FAQ: 'a safety sensor for pet protection'; 'Super Quiet — Operating at 40dB'. Camera: '1080P HD camera', two-way audio (Amazon copy); 'the camera can be turned off via the app'. Odor: 'UVA+UVB sterilization' (page block) vs 'UVA + UVC sterilization' (FAQ) — CATLINK says.catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
App & subscription
AppCATLINK (iOS) / CATLINK Lite (Android) · App Store 2.8 (94 ratings) · Google Play 2.4 (324)apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
App privacy labelsee catlink-scooper-se.json app.privacy_note; note iOS lists User Content 'Photos or Videos, Audio Data' (not linked to you) — relevant for the camera modelapps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
PlansCloud Storage (per device, purchased in app): 1-day event playback — 30 days $1.9 / 365 days $6.9 · 7-day event playback — 30 days $2.9 / 365 days $19.9 · one-year free trial; without subscription images viewable for 7 dayscatlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Without a planFAQ: 'Are there any subscription fees for the app or features? No, the app is free to use with all features included.' Cloud playback is optional: 'If no subscription is activated at all, users can view images for up to 7 days'; 'The event only happens when a cat is shown in front of the litter box, not 24/7'; 'users can receive a one-year free trial'. Camera can be turned off in app. Cleaning works from the panel without the app (general CATLINK FAQ).catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
CATLINK Waste Bag … Pro Ultra / Luxury Pro / Luxury Pro-X / Young / Young Pro-X - 4 Rolls$39.99 · 4 rolls x 20 = 80 bags; 8 rolls $77.98; 12 rolls $114.97 · every 9 days (vendor)catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
CATLINK Activated Carbon Cotton Filter for Scooper Pro Ultra / Luxury Pro-X / Young Pro-X$29.99 · 1 set for 2 months · every 60 days (vendor)catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Smart Odor Eliminator (active oxygen cartridge) / Odor Eliminator refill$18.99 · Refill Pack $18.99 (Odor Eliminator Refill Pack for all CATLINK litter boxes); Full Pack $19.90 · every 30 days (vendor)catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Safety & recalls
Buying
Warranty1 yr · extended: Product Protection (AIG partner): 1 Year $29.99 / 2 Years $43.99 / 3 Years n/a (not captured)catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
SupportFAQ: 'You can reach us at support@catlink.cn or call +1 833-440-2772, Mon-Fri, 6 AM - 6 PM PST'; footer e-mail support@catlinkus.cn; Live Chat mentioned for payment issues; Support Center page catlinkus.com/pages/support-center (429 — not opened). Trustpilot catlinkus.com: no profile (404). AU owners (ProductReview, Scooper line 17 reviews 1.9★): 5 mention support, mostly negative.vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026catlinkus.com · official$599checked 10/09/2026
Prices as printed on the store page on the date shown, before sales tax; stock and bundles differ by store.
Compared with similar self-cleaning litter boxes
All 28 self-cleaning litter boxes →| Model | Score | Price | Subscription | 1st-year cost | Cat weight | Cats (max) | Warranty | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Casa Leo Leo's Loo Too | 9.75/10 | $599.99 | No subscription | $731 | 3–20 lb | 4 | 1 yr | See specs → |
 PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 Automatic Cat Litter Box (Fence 2.0 Included) | 9.5/10 | $499.99 sale / $599.99 list | Subscription optional | not enough data (plan) | 3.3–22 lb | not listed by PETKIT | 2 yrs | |
 Litter-Robot EVO | 9.5/10 | $599 | No subscription | $718 | 3–19 lb | 2 | 1 yr | |
 Homerunpet Self Cleaning Litter Box for Large Cats | 9.25/10 | $699 | No subscription | not enough data (consumables interval) | not listed by HomeRunPet | not listed by HomeRunPet | 1 yr | See specs → |
 CATLINK AI 5GHz Camera Cat Litter Box - Scooper Pro Ultra | 9/10 | $599 | Subscription optional · $19.90/yr | $822 | 3.3–22 lb | 5 | 1 yr |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsToo few independent ratings
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