# Catlink Scooper Open-X review

Budget open top box that tracks several cats by weight

- Our score: 8.9 out of 10
- Price: $230 (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: multi cat homes on a budget
- Skip if: odor control is your top priority
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/catlink-open-x/

## Verdict

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.

## 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

## 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)

## Safety

- recalls: None found as of 2026-10-26 (CPSC search)
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active

## 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.

## Sources

1. [PetSmart: Catlink Open-X Multicat](https://www.petsmart.com/cat/litter-and-waste-disposal/litter-boxes/catlink-open-x-multicat-smart-self-cleaning-cat-litterbox-w-remote-app-control-and-open-top-design-5387485.html)
2. [Cats.com: CATLINK Open-X review](https://cats.com/catlink-open-x-self-cleaning-automatic-cat-litter-box-review)
3. [Chewy: CATLINK Open-X](https://www.chewy.com/catlink-open-x-self-cleaning/dp/3704566)