CATLINK Smart Litter Box - Scooper SE
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
9.25OF 10
Excellent
- Cat weight
- 3.3–22 lb
- Cats (max)
- not listed by CATLINK
- Type
- Rotating globe
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- $456
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $259 | $259 sale / $359 list |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $0 | free to the contiguous US per the vendor page |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $197 | CATLINK Waste Bag for Scooper SE/SE Lite $27.99, every 9 days · CATLINK Deodorant for Scooper SE/SE Lite (deodorization hydrogel + activator) $29.99, every 60 days |
| First-year cost | $456 | plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Each year after | $197 | 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 sizeManual (SCOOPER SE User Manual, EU multilingual edition via Alza, English pp.3–16) p.3: 'Always be sure any cat in your household that might use the litter box weighs at least 1.5 kg. Cats must weigh between 1.5 to 10 kg in order to safely use the litter box.' and 'Pregnant, birthing, and lactating cats are prohibited from using this litter box in order to avoid the risk of endangering kittens being born or left behind in the litter box.' p.8: 'For kittens under 6 months old or cats weighing less than 1.5kg, it is recommended to use Manual mode.' Site FAQ: 'Kittens can start using CATLINK's litter boxes once they are at least 3 months old and weigh at least 3 lbs 8oz. Before they meet the criteria, we recommend setting our litter box to manual cleaning.' (manual says 6 months, FAQ says 3 months). Spec table on page: 'Suitable for cats weighing between 3 lbs 8 oz to 22 lbs (1.58kg - 10kg)'.dwn.alza.cz · 10/09/2026
FootprintHeight 21.46" (54.5cm) x Width 23.58" (59.9cm) x Depth 20.98" (53.3cm); Entryway 9.45"H x 8.38"W; Litter bed 15.35" wide at maximum; 'Only 3.2 sq ft.'; Globe 70L (page). Manual p.14: Product Size 59.9×53.2×54.5cm.dwn.alza.cz · 10/09/2026
Mechanism
Days between emptyings (claimed)page comparison table: '14-day Waste Capacity for 1 Cat'; same page marketing block: '7-Day Waste Capacity → 7L drawer'; FAQ: full-drawer reminder 'within 15 days' for a single cat, recommended emptying every 7-11 dayscatlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
LitterFAQ: 'compatible with most clumping cat litters … we do not recommend using pure tofu or long strips of tofu … strictly absorbent, non-clumping, loose-clumping, newspaper-based, or wood-based pellets are not compatible'. Manual p.3: 'Never put anything in the litter box other than clumping litter or litter beads that are small enough to pass through the screen.' Two sift screens: orange = tofu/mixed, blue = bentonite (manual p.4).catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Sensors (vendor wording)Page: 'Infrared Sensor — Stops if sensor detects obstacles or cat nearby'; 'Gravity Sensor — Weighing stability and recording accuracy'; 'Anti-pinch Sensor — Stops operating when a cat triggers the sensor'; 'Always Open — The globe's opening remains unobstructed at any angle'. Manual p.12 protection levels: Level 1 infrared sensor (object enters while rotating → stop, blue indicator); Level 2 injury-prevention/weighing sensor ('If an object weighing over 1.5kg enters during the rotation of the Globe, the weighing protection will automatically stop the rotation'); Level 3 motor protection (side covers not in place → anti-pinch stop, purple flashing). Page also claims 'Whisper-Quiet 40dB Operation' and '99% effective waste separation' — CATLINK says.catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
Wi-Fi2.4GHz only — manual p.5: 'Use a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network to connect the product. 5GHz Wi-Fi is not supported'catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
App & subscription
AppCATLINK (iOS) / CATLINK Lite (Android, package com.catlink.app) · App Store 2.8 (94 ratings) · Google Play 2.4 (324)apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
App privacy labelApp Store (CATLINK, seller Shanghai Catlink Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd, version 4.4.3): Data Used to Track You — Contact Info, Identifiers, Usage Data. Data Linked to You — Analytics: Identifiers (Device ID); App Functionality: Contact Info (Email Address, Phone Number), Identifiers (Device ID). Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data, Diagnostics (Crash Data), Location (Precise, Coarse), User Content (Photos or Videos, Audio Data, Customer Support). 'This information has not been verified by Apple.' Google Play Data safety (CATLINK Lite): Data shared — Device identifiers 'for advertising or marketing'; Data collected — Device identifiers, Email address (optional); 'Data isn't encrypted' / 'Your data isn't transferred over a secure connection'; 'The developer provides a way for you to request that your data be deleted.'apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
Without a plancatlinkus.com FAQ: 'The SE works perfectly without WiFi using manual button controls. The app is optional for convenience (remote triggers, notifications, basic tracking).' Manual (Cleaning Modes, p.8): Timer mode 'can only be set via the app when the Wi-Fi is connected'; Auto and Manual modes work from the buttons.catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
CATLINK Waste Bag for Scooper SE/SE Lite$27.99 · 4 rolls x 20 bags = 80 bags ($27.99); 8 rolls $49.99; 12 rolls $79.99 · every 9 days (vendor)catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
CATLINK Deodorant for Scooper SE/SE Lite (deodorization hydrogel + activator)$29.99 · 1 set $29.99; 3 sets $79.90; 6 sets $154.00 · every 60 days (vendor)catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Safety & recalls
Buying
Warranty1 yr · extended: Product Protection (AIG partner) sold on product page: 1 Year $20.99 / 2 Years $28.99 / 3 Years $34.99 — 'Coverage for accidental damage like physical cracks and unexpected breakdowns'catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Returns90 days · none stated; $50 cleaning fee if returned unclean; customer pays return shippingcatlinkus.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$259 sale / $359 listchecked 10/09/2026
Petsmart$339.99checked 10/09/2026 · PetSmart item #5387492 'Catlink Scooper SE Litter Box for Mu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ELS PET Orbitie Automatic Litter Box | 9.75/10 | $249.99 | No subscription | $250 | 2.5–16.5 lb | not listed by ELS PET | 1 yr | See specs → |
 Cumrige Automatic Litter Box | 9.5/10 | $199.99 sale / $249.99 list | No subscription | not enough data (consumables interval) | 2.2–33 lb | not listed by Cumrige | 1 yr | See specs → |
 CATLINK Self Cleaning Litter Box - Scooper Young Pro-X | 9.5/10 | $399.99 sale / $498 list | No subscription | $603 | 3.3–22 lb | not listed by CATLINK | 1 yr | |
 Meowant Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box | 9.25/10 | $239.99 | No subscription | not enough data (consumables interval) | 3.3–22 lb | 6 | 1 yr | See specs → |
 CATLINK Smart Litter Box - Scooper SE | 9.25/10 | $259 sale / $359 list | No subscription | $456 | 3.3–22 lb | not listed by CATLINK | 1 yr |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsToo few independent ratings
3owner reviews read on Google Play, Productreview.com.au
Not enough owner reviews read yet (3 read on Google Play, Productreview.com.au), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Brand sitebrand's own site, not counted · 4 read · 10/09/2026 · brand site · 'Review collected via store invitation'4.8/542 reviews
- PetSmart10/09/2026 · review text not rendered in fetch10 reviews
- Amazon10/09/2026 · listing 'Currently unavailable'; 19 global ratings; review texts require sign-in ('Sign in to see customer reviews')3.8/519 reviews
- Google Play1 read · 10/09/2026 · CATLINK Lite app, 50K+ downloads, updated 2026-09-242.4/5324 ratings
- Productreview.com.au2 read · 10/09/2026 · AU listing of the same model (Baymax, MPN CL-CA-01) — not US1.0/52 reviews
- TheCatSite10/09/2026 · search: Cloudflare bot check in browser; web search found only a buying guide, no owner threads0 posts
Mixed, or too few independent ratings to call. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
Brand site shows 4.8/5 from 42 reviews on its own page; brand-site reviews are not counted in the score.
Praise that comes up again
- quiet cycle (brand-site reviews: 'the cleaning cycle is surprisingly quiet')
- app setup straightforward (brand site)
- no more scooping
Praise
“The App setup was straightforward, and the cleaning cycle is surprisingly quiet.”
Complaint
“wifi connection kept dropping … the motor had become noisy and slow”
Praise
“It's been going strong with daily use for over a year—and we're still loving it.”
Complaint
“Takes too many attempts to dump dirty litter and ends up mixing dirty litter through with clean.”
Complaint
“Stopped working after update I lost all the data on my 2 cats I can't get it connected again”
Quotes are word for word from the linked pages, and we pick praise and complaints alike. Reviews on the brand's own site and reviews written for a free product are not counted. Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.