Pet Zone Smart Scoop Semi Automatic Self Cleaning Cat Litter Box
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
9.5OF 10
Outstanding
- Cat weight
- 6–15 lb
- Cats (max)
- 2
- Type
- Rake tray
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- $194
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $165.56 | $165.56 (retail) |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $0 | free to the contiguous US per the vendor page |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $28 | Pet Zone Universal No-Touch Cat Litter & Waste Bags, 12 Pack $6.49, every 7 days |
| First-year cost | $194 | plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Each year after | $28 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Category median first-year cost in our database: $443.
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
Manual on cat sizeAmazon bullet: '2 CAT HOUSEHOLD - One Smart Scoop per 2 cats (Max), 6 - 15 pounds. · Not suitable for kittens younger than 6 months.' Amazon title: 'six to sixteen pounds' (15 vs 16 · Manual p.4: 'Not intended for kittens under 6 months of age.' p.14: 'We do not recommend Smart Scoop for kittens under 6 months old or when kittens under 6 months old are in the house.' cats.com (2025-12): '6 lbs. · and up recommended', 'Up to 15 lbs. · comfortably supported'.image.chewy.com · 10/09/2026
Footprint26.5 x 16.88 x 7.63 in (Amazon product details); open-top rectangular panimage.chewy.com · 10/09/2026
Mechanism
Days between emptyings (claimed)not stated; manual p.15: bags ~once a week for one catamazon.com · 10/09/2026
Littermanual p.11 says 'Only clumping cat litter should be used with Smart Scoop. · We DO NOT recommend using non-clumping clay litter, pine or newspaper based litter.'amazon.com · 10/09/2026
Sensors (vendor wording)Manual p.8–9: unit 'will automatically complete a cleaning cycle 15 minutes after your cat leaves the box' · MODE light 'Green, blinking: Unit has detected a cat and is waiting 15 minutes' · 'Red, solid: Unit has encountered excessive resistance' (clutch unlock to clear).amazon.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
PowerAC adapter, 'breakaway power supply cord' (manual p.8); no battery backup (Chewy Q&A snippet: cannot run on batteries during outage); power cord ~7.5 ft (Chewy snippet)amazon.com · 10/09/2026
App & subscription
App privacy labelno appvendor support page
Consumables
Pet Zone Universal No-Touch Cat Litter & Waste Bags, 12 Pack$6.49 · 12 · every 7 days (vendor)amazon.com · 10/09/2026
Activated Carbon Filter1 in box · every 7 days (vendor)vendor support page
Safety & recalls
Buying
SupportManual p.17: Web www.petzonebrand.com, Email customerservice@ourpets.com, Phone 1-800-565-2695 · p.14: 'Be sure to register your product online'.vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026amazon.com · official$165.56checked 10/09/2026
Amazon$165.56checked 10/09/2026 · Sold by Hyper Pet, LLC
Chewy$165.56checked 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pet Zone Smart Scoop Semi Automatic Self Cleaning Cat Litter Box | 9.5/10 | $165.56 | No subscription | $194 | 6–15 lb | 2 | 1 yr | See specs → |
 PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Classic Self-Cleaning Litter Box | 9.25/10 | $99.95 sale / $139.99 list | No subscription | $428 | not listed by PetSafe | not listed by PetSafe | 1 yr | |
 PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Pro Legacy Self-Cleaning Litter Box | 9/10 | $129.99 | No subscription | $458 | not listed by PetSafe | 2 | 1 yr | |
 PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Plus Self-Cleaning Litter Box (uncovered) / ScoopFree Crystal Pro Self-Cleaning Litter Box (hooded) — 2024 generation | 9/10 | $199.99 | No subscription | $528 | not listed by PetSafe | not listed by PetSafe | 1 yr | |
 PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Smart Self-Cleaning Litter Box | 9/10 | $269.99 | No subscription | $598 | not listed by PetSafe | not listed by PetSafe | 1 yr |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsMixed
0owner reviews read
Not enough owner reviews read yet (0 read), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Amazon10/09/20263.5/510,004 reviews
- Chewy10/09/20262.8/5388 reviews
- Other10/09/2026 · eBay product ratings (snippet), model 15500126134.1/561 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
- price / value (Amazon aspect 279 positive)
- works with any clumping litter, no proprietary trays
- simple disassembly for cleaning
- quieter than competitors (thecatsite)
Praise
“For the price, this is a great automatic litter box. It keeps things cleaner, saves me time, and my cats adjusted immediately.”
Complaint
“some saying it gets the job done while others mention the motor stops working after 3 months”
Complaint
“many reporting it lasts only about a week before breaking, and customers note issues with the scoop not reaching all areas and the rake getting stuck”
Complaint
“The waste tray fills up quickly in a multi-cat household. With two cats, I'm emptying it every couple of days”
Complaint
“The metal bars are spaced to wide and doesn't get everything.”
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.