Litter-Robot 3 Connect
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026No longer sold by Whisker.
Score pending
Five-point check, published after review · How we score
- Cat weight
- 5 lb min
- Cats (max)
- not listed by Whisker
- Type
- Rotating globe
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- not enough data (shipping)
Claimed vs measured
Days between emptyings
manual p36: 'once per week for a single cat or twice for multiple cats'
Whisker · 10/09/2026
'often notified by the app once a week that we needed to change out the waste bag'
Bryan Vu, yourbestdigs.com · 07/11/2023 · 1 cat, wheat litter
Noise
LR3 Connect avg ~60–62 dBA, high ~65 dBA (ambient 38 dBA); LR4 40–55 dBA for comparison
Bryan Vu, yourbestdigs.com · 07/11/2023 · 1 cat (weight not stated), 'lighter-weight wheat litter', digital sound level meter 'about 20″ away' during sift cycle
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $499.99 | $499.99 (retail) |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | shown at checkout only | |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $125 | Waste Drawer Liners $25, every 7 days · Litter-Robot 3 Carbon Filters $12, every 30 days |
| First-year cost | — | Not enough data for a first-year total (shipping not measured) |
| Each year after | $125 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
Manual on cat sizeManual p5: 'Always be sure any cat in your household that might use the Litter-Robot weighs at least 5 pounds. Cats must weigh 5 pounds or more to safely use the Litter-Robot in…'; p22: 'Your cat must weigh at least 5 pounds to trip the Cat Sensor. Do not use the Litter-Robot in the unattended Automatic Mode with kittens that weigh less than 5 pounds.' Entryway 10.25'' x 15.25'' (vendor page).litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
Footprint24.25 W x 27.00 D x 29.50 H (manual p9); waste drawer 15.50'' x 10.25'' (p9)litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
Mechanism
Days between emptyings (claimed)manual p36: 'once per week for a single cat or twice for multiple cats'litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
LitterManual p11/p35: 'We recommend a high-quality, clay-clumping litter. Use of lightweight litters, such as corn or wheat, may require more weight to activate the Cat Sensor.' Not: strictly absorbent, non-clumping/loose-clumping, newspaper, wood pellets; 'Feline Pine pellets are too large' (p35). Fill 'about 8-10 pounds by weight or 1 gallon by volume' (p10).litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
Sensors (vendor wording)Manual p22: 'The Cat Sensor is a weight-sensitive switch that detects when a cat enters and exits the…'; cycle interruption: 'the Globe will stop and temporarily reverse direction' on pinch/obstruction (p21, p32); Bonnet removed → yellow flashing, unit stops (p20). No laser/curtain sensor in LR3.litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
Wi-FiConnect base: 2.4 GHz per vendor site-wide statement 'our robots require a 2.4 GHz WiFi signal' (not printed in LR3 manual Rev 13)litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
App & subscription
App privacy labelSame Whisker app as the Litter-Robot 4; the App Store listing names 'Litter-Robot 3 Connect' as supported. App Store label: Data Linked to You — Contact Info, Identifiers, User Content (Photos or Videos), Usage Data; Data Used to Track You — Contact Info, Identifiers.apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
PlansWhisker+ not offered for LR3 (whisker-plus page lists LR4/5/5 Pro/EVO only)litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
Without a planManual p22: Cat Sensor is 'a weight-sensitive switch'; unit operates from control panel (Cycle/Empty/Reset buttons, Sleep Mode p17) — Connect base adds Wi-Fi/app; Litter-Robot 3 non-Connect has no Wi-Fi at all. App listing still supports 'Litter-Robot 3 Connect'.litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
Waste Drawer Liners$25 · 25-pack (10/$12, 50/$35) · every 7 days (vendor)litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
Litter-Robot 3 Carbon Filters$12 · 2-pack (6-pack $30) · every 30 days (vendor)litter-robot.com · 10/09/2026
Safety & recalls
Buying
Shipping (contiguous US)shown at checkout onlyvendor support page
SupportPhone 1-877-250-7729; live support Mon–Fri 9AM–9PM EST, Sat–Sun 9AM–5PM EST; chat; ticket. LR3 parts still sold (fence $25, ramp $50, step mat $20, accessory kit $112, refresher kit $67, carbon filters $12/2).vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026target.com · official$499.99checked 10/09/2026
Target$499.99checked 10/09/2026 · '$499
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 | |
 CATLINK Self Cleaning Litter Box - Scooper Luxury Pro-X | 9.25/10 | $439 sale / $479 list | No subscription | $642 | 3.3–22 lb | not listed by CATLINK | 1 yr | |
 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 | |
 Litter-Robot 3 ConnectNo longer sold | not scored | $499.99 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | 5 lb min | not listed by Whisker | 1 yr | See specs → |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsNot scored
22owner reviews read on TheCatSite, Trustpilot
Not enough owner reviews read yet (22 read on TheCatSite, Trustpilot), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Target10/09/20264.3/5111 reviews
- TheCatSite17 read · 09/05/2023 · older than 24 months17 posts
- Trustpilot (seller)about the seller · 5 read · 10/09/20263.3/5609 reviews
Praise that comes up again
- 'works pretty well, I like it and the kitties like it too' (thecatsite 2023)
Praise
“I have a litter robot 3 and it works pretty well, I like it and the kitties like it too”
Complaint
“it does not lock away the smell first of all it just festers in that drawer”
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.