- Max cats
- Multi cat
- Litter
- All clumping litters
- Waste drawer
- 12 L
Catlink Scooper Open-X
Budget open top box that tracks several cats by weight
Researched by Riley Hart · updated Oct 26, 2026
We started tracking this price on Oct 26, 2026 and have not found a past sale price yet, so we cannot say if $230 is a good deal. Black Friday is Nov 27, 2026, 31 days away, when robots in this category usually get their biggest cuts. Get a price drop alert.
The Open-X is one of the cheapest app connected open top boxes at a big pet chain, and Cats.com's cats used it more than expected. The waste bin does not seal tightly, so empty it often. Watch the box while it empties, since the back has fewer anti pinch sensors.
Best for: multi cat homes on a budget. Skip if: odor control is your top priority.
Specs
- Cat weight range
- Not stated by retailers
- Max cats
- Multi cat; cats must differ by 0.9 lb to be told apart (Cats.com)
- Waste drawer
- 12 L, up to 15 days for one cat (PetSmart)
- Sensors
- Multiple infrared and anti pinch sensors; fewer at the back (Cats.com)
- App
- CATLINK app, 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi
- Litter type
- All clumping litters
- Size
- 23.43 x 21.06 in, 15.43 in tall (PetSmart, Multicat)
3 year cost of ownership
- Robot
- $230
- Total
- $230
No sourced running costs yet. We add parts and subscriptions as we confirm them.
Status and safety
- US availability
- ● On sale
- Recalls
- ● None found as of 2026-10-26 (CPSC search)
- FCC authorized
- Not checked
- Company
- ● Active
- Warranty
- Not listed
Price history
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Where to buy
- PetSmart
- $230 →
- Chewy
- See price →
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Pros
- Low price for an app connected box
- Open drum never closes
- Works on 5 GHz as well as 2.4 GHz WiFi
- Accepts any clumping litter
Cons
- Waste bin has no tight seal
- Fewer anti pinch sensors at the back
- Sifter is easy to install wrong
- Weight limit not published by retailers
What independent reviewers found
- Over a month in a multi cat home, setup was quick and the smaller cats used it often; odor built up because the bin is not sealed, and the reviewer advised supervising emptying.
- Cats.com · 4.2/5
Spec history
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Questions buyers ask
Can it tell my cats apart?
Yes by weight, but Cats.com says cats need to differ by at least 0.9 lb.
Is there more than one version?
Yes. Cats.com notes one size for average cats and one for large cats, and PetSmart sells single cat and Multicat listings.