Neakasa M1 Lite Plus Open-Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
9.5OF 10
Outstanding
- Cat weight
- 2.2–33 lb
- Cats (max)
- 3
- Type
- Open-top
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- $353
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $328.99 | $328.99 sale / $499.99 list |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $0 | free to the contiguous US per the vendor page |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $24 | Neakasa M1 Replacement Waste Bags [2 Rolls] $19.99, every 10 days |
| First-year cost | $353 | plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Each year after | $24 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Category median first-year cost in our database: $404.
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
Manual on cat size'Fits most cats, from small kittens (around 2.2 lbs) to larger breeds (up to around 33 lbs)'; 'with the special Kitten Mode, it can safely accommodate pregnant cats and kittens under 2.2 lbs (1 kg)' (vendor wording); FAQ: in Kitten Mode 'the litter box will not be cleaned automatically'. Manual p.4 (PS0120): cats under 1 kg, pregnant and nursing cats → Kitten Mode, clean under supervision with buttons.cdn.shopify.com · 10/09/2026
Mechanism
Days between emptyings (claimed)'11.23L (14 days free-scooping)'; 'Holds enough litter for a single cat for up to two weeks'neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
LitterLite page: 'clumping or scoopable litter ... fast-clumping, non-strip, granular litter like bentonite cat litter or mineral sand'; avoid 'highly absorbent, non-clumping, loosely clumping, newspaper, or wood pellet litters'; no tofu (help center 30548248693785)neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Sensors (vendor wording)Vendor (Lite page): 'Upgraded with 6 sets of sweeping infrared sensors (up from 5 fixed ones), the M1 Lite Plus detects movement, size, and position in real time — pausing instantly'; table: '6 pairs of infrared sensors, 4 weight sensors'. Note: the collection JSON description still says '5 pairs of infrared sensors' (older copy) while the starter-kit text says '6 pairs' — vendor copy inconsistent.neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz only per Chewy owner review 2025-07-30 ('will not work unless I have a 2.4 GHz network'); not printed by vendorneakasa.com · 10/09/2026
App & subscription
AppNeakasa (Neabot Tech Co Limited) — same app as M1 Plus · App Store 2 (192 ratings) · Google Play 2.2 (654)apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
Without a planSame as M1 Plus: auto-clean 5 min after cat leaves and all buttons (ON/OFF, Clean, Level, Empty, WIFI) work without the app (manual p.11, p.14); Kitten Mode, schedules, calibration and per-cat records need the app.cdn.shopify.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
Neakasa M1 Replacement Waste Bags [2 Rolls]$19.99 · 2 rolls / 30 pcs, 330 x 690 mm; only 1 roll (15 pcs) in the Lite box · every 10 days (vendor)neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Neakasa AirStep + Carbon Filter$55.99 · AirStep (list $79.99); filters 3-pack $39.99 / single $19.99 · every 90 days (vendor)neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Safety & recalls
Buying
Warranty2 yrs · extended: AIG accident protection add-on: 1 Year $19.99 / 2 Years $29.99 (struck $35.99) / 3 Years $39.99 (2026-10-09)web.archive.org · 10/09/2026
Supportsee neakasa-m1.json (support@neakasa.com; hours stated inconsistently as 9–6 PST and 9–6 UTC+8)vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026neakasa.com · official$328.99 sale / $499.99 listchecked 10/09/2026
Amazon$359.99checked 10/09/2026 · 'Neakasa M1 Plus Lite Self-Cleaning Litter Box
Petsmart$379.99checked 10/09/2026 · item 5390545, 0 reviews
Chewy$449.98checked 06/24/2026 · archive — 'Neakasa M1 Lite Open-Top Self Cleaning Cat Litter
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 Crystal Duo Automatic Cat Litter Box with Camera | 9.5/10 | $199.99 sale / $299.99 list | Subscription optional | not enough data (plan) | 3.3 lb min | not listed by PETKIT | 2 yrs | |
 Neakasa M1 Lite Plus Open-Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box | 9.5/10 | $328.99 sale / $499.99 list | No subscription | $353 | 2.2–33 lb | 3 | 2 yrs | |
 Neakasa M1 Plus Open Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box | 9.5/10 | $379.99 sale / $549.99 list | No subscription | $404 | 2.2–33 lb | 3 | 2 yrs | |
 Popur X5 Self-Cleaning Litter Box | 9.25/10 | $339.98 | No subscription | $340 | not listed by Popur | not listed by Popur | 1 yr | See specs → |
 Neakasa M9 Open-View Cat Litter Box – Automatic & Self-Cleaning | 9/10 | $459.99 sale / $549.99 list | No subscription | $460 | 4.4 lb min | not listed by Neakasa | 1 yr |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsMixed
3owner reviews read on Chewy
Not enough owner reviews read yet (3 read on Chewy), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Neakasa.com10/09/2026 · 'rated 4.7 of 5.0 stars. It has received 110 reviews' — individual reviews not extracted (page rate-limited; reader copy truncates widget)4.7/5110 reviews
- Amazon10/09/2026 · histogram 5★67% 4★7% 3★8% 2★4% 1★14%; BSR #12,133 Pet Supplies; no reviews rendered in HTML; aspects captured4.1/5331 reviews
- Chewy3 read · 06/24/2026 · archive; live HTTP 4294.1/520 reviews
- PetSmart10/09/20260 reviews
- Loox2 read · 10/09/2026 · store-level; 2 Lite Plus reviews seen4.2/5557 reviews
Mixed, or too few independent ratings to call. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
Praise that comes up again
- open top accepted right away, good for bigger cats (Chewy 2025-09-07)
- 'Use's normal litter which is a huge plus. Easy to empty' (Chewy 2025-09-07)
- Loox: 'by far my favorite on the market', 'best litter box system I have ever used'
Praise
“Neakasa automatic litter boxes are by far my favorite on the market.”
Complaint
“my cat tends to pee and poop right on the edge, which causes a lot of waste to stick to the side.”
Complaint
“It will not work unless I have a 2.4 GHz network which is ARCHAIC. This is a total deal breaker.”
Complaint
“Still is a huge mess if all the constructions aren't perfect. Use's normal litter which is a huge plus.”
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.