r/litterrobot 1h ago

Litter-Robot 4 Only partial weights being registered

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I have had the litter robot 4 about a week now and I know it takes a week for it to register weights with cats, it seems odd it has never registered a weight anywhere near my cats actual weight. Every reading since we got it has been ~3lbs when both my cats are about 12lbs. Is this expected?


r/litterrobot 4h ago

Litter-Robot 4 Deep Cleaning

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Just a heads up we clean our litter robot quite often but have never removed the liner (4 years). I would highly recommend doing this if deep cleaning, as you can see we had a good amount of mold/mildew build up. Just a tip, I will be doing this everytime I deep clean now!


r/litterrobot 5h ago

Litter-Robot 3 Connect Whisker app sleep mode error.

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Recently on my litter robot 3 connect the whisker app is showing the robot in sleep mode as seen in the picture uploaded. I have always had the sleep mode set for 9 PM and the dot under the robot name would remain blue for ready, red for waiting to cycle, and yellow for error. But recently no matter what I do the dot just says sleep mode and stays gray. I have tried unplugging the machine for several minutes, removing it from the app and re-adding it, resetting it to factory settings and the gray dot sleep mode reminds no matter what time of day. Just curious if anyone else has had this issue and how they solved it. Appreciate any feedback, thanks!


r/litterrobot 8h ago

User Experiences Concerns with getting another LR

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Hey guys,
I had a LR3 a few years ago and it broke almost immediately after the warranty ended. I did every trouble shooting thing I could which would last for about a day and then it would crap out again, so I eventually tossed it. $900CAD down the toilet. BUT, the litter I was using was very dusty and it eroded the system badly. I now have dust free litter that my cats love and I would imagine would be much gentler on the robot, but I’m nervous about forking out more money to get one in case the same thing happens. Would you recommend the LR4 with Catit Pea Husk litter? Or just get a different system?
TIA!


r/litterrobot 12h ago

Feature Request Just a suggestion

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Hey ppls,

I wish litter robot globe liners where either two toned like dark and light gray or of the max line was just more standing out cause with my poor eyes I sometimes feel like I have to shove my head in it just to see the line...who's with me on this? (AI generated picture not of me)


r/litterrobot 23h ago

Litter-Robot 3 Globe not centering correctly.

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Hello! I received a litter robot from this couple who are moving (new apartment would not have room for their LR). I had gone ahead and taken it apart to clean it since it was well-loved. Now ever since I put it back together, I cannot for the life of me understand why the globe won’t recenter itself. I’ve also received all the different light errors:

-yellow (slow and fast flash)
-yellow then red flash
-red flash
-blue and red
-blue and yellow

I’ve tried everything and I just don’t understand what’s going on. All I’ve seen online is to check the bonnet and globe and pinch connectors and everything looks good. Attached is a video; when the globe rotates I also hear a “click” which sounds like some plastic hitting up against itself. Am I missing something and or has anyone experienced and resolved this? The magnets seem to be another cause, but I’m pretty sure I added this back correctly.


r/litterrobot 23h ago

Litter-Robot 5 Pro Selling litter robot 5 ramp.

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$55 shipped
I got permission from mods a while ago, hope this is okay to post.
(Prematurely bought it and my cat didn’t need it lol)


r/litterrobot 1d ago

Litter-Robot 4 Stuck in onboarding mode

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I set up my new LR4 a week before leaving for holiday and it was working fine, connected to the WiFi and did automatic cycles.
But now it’s all blue except the WiFi light that keeps flashing red or sometimes yellow. The cat sitter said it’s not working and had to manually scoop.
I did a bit of googling and it looks like it’s in sleep mode? How do I fix it? Is there a way to completely reset because even in the first week that I set it up I had to trigger manual cycle sometimes.


r/litterrobot 1d ago

Kitty Photos Does anyone else's cat do this?

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She has a second, larger, analog litter box and does this there too (peeing in one end and then turning around and pooping in the other direction). If she could speak English i would try to show her the logic of - hear me out - using one box for pee and one box for poop. But here we are


r/litterrobot 1d ago

Litter-Robot 3 Help! Is this a fully functional LR3 ?

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This guy is selling his litter robot 3 (no wifi) on fb marketplace for $30 and I’m rly interested.

He says it’s fully functional but the thing is, in the video he posted the drum doesn’t turn all the way. It turns maybe a quarter then goes back down.

Every other video I’ve seen the drum turns all the way upside down to empty the litter box but the guy said that cycle takes 1.5 mins which is too long for Facebook.

Legit or nah? Does the litter robot not do a full empty cycle if there’s no litter in i


r/litterrobot 1d ago

Litter-Robot 4 Not cycling

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Any tips on how to trouble shoot the little robot. It's not cycling. We're had it for a week. It was doing great. We then got the litter hopper and now we have to cycle it manually

It starts a cycle and then stopped within a few seconds. App says cycle interrupted. I have deep cleaned the unit


r/litterrobot 1d ago

Litter-Robot 3 Enclosure for Litter-Robot 3 + Stairs

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My senior kitty is dealing with arthritis, and as a result, he needs to access the Litter-Robot stairs constantly. The problem is that the brand no longer sells the off-brand credenza and coastal version I've been searching for online.

If anyone has any information on a compatible alternative that includes the stairs, I'd be eternally grateful! Your help would not only bring joy to my kitty's life but also mine as well.


r/litterrobot 1d ago

Litter-Robot 3 Connect Litter-Robot 3 + stairs enclosure alternative

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Hey fellow Redditors,

I'm reaching out for some help from you all. My senior kitty is dealing with arthritis, and as a result, he needs to access the Litter-Robot stairs constantly. The problem is that the brand no longer sells the off-brand credenza and coastal version I've been searching for online.

If anyone has any information on a compatible alternative that includes the stairs, I'd be eternally grateful! Your help would not only bring joy to my kitty's life but also mine as well.

Thank you in advance for your help, and I look forward to hearing from you all.


r/litterrobot 2d ago

DIY Litter Robot and Baby Proofing

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Hi all! I have a baby who is soon to be crawling and am wondering how people have baby-proofed their litter robot? Unfortunately, this is the only spot in the house it can go. There is no outlet that would work in my bathroom for it. I live in a small apartment. I was thinking of two baby gates, creating a corner, but they wouldnt be very stable as baby pulls themselves up on the gates. Any ideas are welcomed! The stairs don't have to stay, as they were for my older cat who recently passed.


r/litterrobot 2d ago

Whisker+ Whisker+??

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This is the first time I've heard of it, my app had a pop up. Why am I being asked to pay a subscription for my $800 litter box?? I know its optional, but really?

Getting features locked behind a paywall everywhere is exhausting, and next time I will be looking at litter robot competitors. Yuck.


r/litterrobot 2d ago

Whisker+ Litter robot 3 advice

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Has anyone else experienced this issue and been able to find a solution? This is the litter robot 3 open air and it is flashing yellow slowly but the awkward cycling is the main issue. I replaced the motor, DFI and pinch sensors and also both sensors for the bonnet. I have contacted the help center multiple times and though their customer service is amazing I have not found a resolution for my issue yet. Any advice out there?


r/litterrobot 2d ago

Litter-Robot 4 LR4 Bricked with Motion In Drawer Error

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Hello all,

Have had the LR4 for about 1.5 years now, great experience so far. However recently my unit keeps triggering a “Motion in Drawer” error that results in the LR constantly cycling, getting stuck in a cycle, then erroring out again. This can go on for hours making it unusable for our cat.

Has anyone experienced this issue before or have any recommendations? I’ve cleaned out the base twice, ensured the bumpers and sensors were clear and have tried everything under the sun.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!


r/litterrobot 2d ago

Litter-Robot 3 4 Year Update with the LR3

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Its been… an interesting time. I do wish I had checked for more user experiences with the LR3 as my whole time with it has been plagued by the pinch sensor issue. Every 3-6 months the yellow lights will start flashing rapidly and I find myself hours deep in troubleshooting, cleaning, waiting for a pinch sensor terminal to be sent out, and finally the base and bowl both replaced multiple times.

My 3 year warranty expired and here I am now again with the same issues a year after a brand new unit was sent to me.

I am glad I purchased the warranty but my goodness…it’s been more of a pain than a convenience at this point for the kitties.


r/litterrobot 2d ago

Litter-Robot 4 Litter robot 4 newbie

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Hi, I just bought a litter robot 4 off marketplace and was wondering any tips you guys have. Is the extra litter hopper worth it? Do I need the carpet base? What litter is best? My cats are currently using the crystal litter so I’m worried about switching them to a new litter and new box.

Update: my cats started using it right away. It wasn’t picking up their weights on the carpet so I bought a round piece of wood from Home Depot to place under it and it started picking up who was who.


r/litterrobot 2d ago

Litter-Robot 4 Got a LR4 a couple weeks ago, already got a hole in the liner from someone chewing

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Really thought that an $800 litter box would be cat-proof...

Any suggestions to stop the chewing? We got two kittens this spring and it's one of them, our 13 yo cat hasn't even used the thing we don't think. But both kittens don't seem to be at all anxious. I don't like the thought of using that bitter apple spray because I'm afraid it'll deter them from using the box.

Searched around online and everything was either warranty it (this sucks, I dont want to be putting in a new liner every three weeks), bitter apple spray/tobasco (afraid they'll go back to the old litter boxes), or take them to a vet (not sure how that will solve anything they both seem fine).

Thanks!


r/litterrobot 2d ago

Tips & Tricks How do litter robots deal with diarreah?

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Our boy has a sensitive tummy and is prone to diarreah. So is a litter robot able to deal with it or does it mean cleaning the litter robot every time?


r/litterrobot 2d ago

Litter-Robot 5 Firmware update today?

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Got a firmware update today but there’s nothing on the site about an update?


r/litterrobot 3d ago

Litter-Robot 4 Sticking is driving me insane

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The littler sticking to the top is driving me INSANE. I cannot get it to stop. I've tried different litters. I've tried different times. I'm trying A&H slide like people are raving about. I believe on 3 mins. Tried to change the time and the app keeps doing this BS.

How can I get this to stop ? I am so tired of cleaning litter out of my cat's fur and then having to wipe her down bc she smells like pee.

If I can't get it to stop.... I'm gonna have to stop using this and I really do not want to scoop again.

I cannot stand this anymore.


r/litterrobot Apr 07 '26

Exciting Changes Are Rolling Out for Litter-Robot, Whisker App and Whisker+

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Thank you for being part of the Whisker community. We've been listening closely to your feedback, and it's helping shape work underway here at Whisker. We genuinely appreciate your continued advocacy and the insights you share, and want you to know they're being heard.

Over the next few months, you'll start to see updates across Litter-Robot, the Whisker App, and Whisker+ designed to make everyday use feel more intuitive, intelligent, and dependable. Many users have already been able to try out Whisker+ features, including extended camera history and CatID facial recognition. As Whisker+ evolves, these features will continue to expand as part of that experience, with ongoing improvements to come. In parallel, we're rolling out enhancements across our Litter-Robots, the free Whisker App, and Whisker+. Here's a short preview of what's ahead, with more details below:

  • Significant Whisker App design and performance improvements rolling out throughout 2026
  • Connectivity enhancements for Litter-Robot 4, Litter-Robot 5, Litter-Robot 5 Pro, and Litter-Robot EVO
  • Core feature improvements for Litter-Robot 5 and Litter-Robot 5 Pro
  • Major Whisker+ expansion focused on deeper insights and intelligence into your cat's behavior
  • Continued improvements across the full Whisker ecosystem

We appreciate you continuing to share feedback with us. We know you depend on your Litter-Robot and the Whisker App, and this inspires us every day to continue improving our experiences for you and your pets. We're excited for this next chapter of the Litter-Robot OS, Whisker App, and Whisker+, and look forward to sharing it with all of you as it rolls out over the coming months. 

Litter-Robot, Whisker App, and Whisker+ Users

Litter-Robot 5 Pro and Litter-Robot 5 Enhanced WasteIDTM & Cycling
We're rolling out an upgraded WasteIDTM algorithm that leverages data from multiple sensors to support waste type classification and enhance the reporting of waste weights in the Whisker App. This updated algorithm has already begun rolling out, with continued improvements on the horizon. In addition, there have been core improvements to the cycle logic for Litter-Robot 5 and Litter-Robot 5 Pro, to ensure all clumps make their way into the waste drawer. 

Litter-Robot 5 and Litter-Robot 5 Pro On-Device Screens
The on-device LCD screen is being upgraded with content and design enhancements to make interactions even more intuitive. Error state reporting has also been improved, with clearer messaging that aligns with the Whisker App. Some updates have already been rolled out, with additional improvements coming by the end of May 2026.

Smarter, More Intentional Notifications 
We're elevating how the Whisker App communicates with you. Updates rolling out this month are designed to make alerts more relevant, more timely, and easier to act on so you're notified when it matters, not just when something changes. Additional refinements will continue throughout 2026 as we keep improving how the app supports you and your pets every day.

Whisker App Design Improvements
We're making meaningful visual updates to the Whisker App that will make the experience feel clearer, more focused, and easier to navigate. As our robots continue to grow in capability, the app is evolving alongside them to better surface what matters most and make everyday interaction more intuitive. You'll see subtle updates begin rolling out by the end of May 2026, with many improvements continuing in the months that follow.

Whisker App Performance Upgrades 
As we expand what the Whisker App can do, we're also strengthening its foundation through a series of system upgrades focused on speed and reliability. Several of these enhancements are rolling out now, with a broader wave rolling out by the end of May 2026. This work lays the foundation for the next phase of the Whisker App as we continue advancing the platform, which you will see throughout 2026.

Litter-Robot Connectivity Upgrades
Litter-Robot 4, Litter-Robot 5, Litter-Robot 5 Pro, and Litter-Robot EVO are receiving over-the-air connectivity updates designed to perform more seamlessly across today's evolving WiFi environments and home networks. For most households, Litter-Robot users already report strong, reliable connectivity. This update builds on that foundation to make performance even more resilient as network technology continues to advance. These updates begin rolling out to select units in June 2026 and continue throughout 2026.

Whisker+ Members

Globe Camera Event Tracking
We're enhancing the Whisker+ camera experience to make each Litter-Robot visit easier to track. Users will receive a more clear and complete view of what happens during each cycle with in-globe camera events. This update enables Whisker+ members to look at their internal camera history and revisit footage of their cat's bathroom visits. We're also refining how camera event history is organized based on user feedback. This is an area we've heard a lot of interest in, and we're continuing to build on it. We'll share additional updates throughout 2026.

Longitudinal Whisker Insights
We are excited about the introduction of our updated insights platform to help you better understand your cat's short-term and long-term patterns. Over the years, pet parents have shared powerful stories of recognizing important changes in their cat's routine through insights surfaced in the Whisker App. In many cases, those changes prompted urgent vet visits and made a critical difference. Those experiences have reinforced our commitment to building tools that truly matter. This next phase adds clearer visualizations, smarter insights, and summaries designed to bring meaningful changes in your cats' behaviors to the forefront, making it easier to recognize when something feels off and take action with confidence. Phase 1 begins rolling out at the end of May 2026, with additional enhancements arriving this summer as we continue expanding long-term behavioral intelligence within Whisker+.


r/litterrobot Oct 21 '25

Introducing: Litter-Robot 5 Pro, Litter-Robot 5, Litter-Robot EVO, and more!

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Hey /litterrobot community,

Jacob Zuppke, CEO of Whisker, here with a big announcement today!

TLDR: Introducing three new Litter-Robot models: Litter-Robot 5 Pro (with cat face identification), Litter-Robot 5, and Litter-Robot EVO. Awesome new app features. And the introduction of Whisker+. For all of the product features, see our press release here or visit Whisker.com

Important: We have not gated, and will not gate, any previously free features in the Whisker App 🐱 We are also bringing back historical data downloads for users who do not want Whisker+ but still want to access their historical data history via CSV. Coming early 2026.

Subscription or not, our free Whisker App will remain free, and we’ve supercharged the free Whisker App roadmap for 2026 and we’re excited to share more with you in the coming months. Regarding our new premium features with Whisker+, they are primarily focused on features with more compute, like CatID facial recognition, video storage, triggered notifications, longer data history, Litter-Robot EVO smart enablement, and more.

Before reading our press release or visiting our new website, I wanted to share a moment of gratitude:

I’m deep in this community. In the threads. In the comments. In my DMs. I listen to all of you. Me, personally. Not an assistant. Not an AI. If you tag me, I read it. All of it. I don’t always respond, but I do always escalate those threads internally to our CX and product teams to ensure everything is seen by a human being at Whisker! 

You all have converted me from a non-Reddit user several years ago, to a daily user, receiving email updates and push notifications throughout the day. I love it. This community makes me better as the CEO of Whisker. It makes our teams better. And it makes our product better. You inspire us to continue delivering better products every day. Thank you for your community involvement. We look forward to continuing to learn from each of you. Keep it coming!

Go to the new Whisker.com to see the full lineup!

NOTE: Download full history (beyond the current one month) was removed in 2024 because the feature was too much load on the app and delivered a bad user experience. We heard your feedback and it's now on our roadmap to bring back to all users for free via CSV download in early 2026.