# Meowant SC01 Self-Cleaning Litter Box review

Budget globe box with a low 4.8 in entry for small or older cats

- Our score: 7.4 out of 10
- Price: n/a (checked n/a)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: one small or senior cat
- Skip if: you have large cats or a multi cat home
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/meowant-sc01/

## Verdict

A low cost globe box whose low entry suits small, senior or short legged cats in a small space. The waste bin is small, so it fits one cat better than a busy multi cat home. Skittish cats may refuse it, as one of The Gadgeteer's test cats did.

## Pros

- Low 4.8 in entry
- App weight tracking that worked accurately in testing
- Rated under 40 dB
- Often deeply discounted from list price

## Cons

- Small 5 to 6 L waste bin
- Litter can get trapped between drum and base
- No handles, heavy to move
- Customer reports of app misreads with several cats

## Specs

- cat weight range: 3 to 18 lb (Cats.com; official shop listing says up to 18 lb); The Gadgeteer listed 3 to 22 lb in 2023
- max cats: No limit stated; app tells up to 6 cats apart by weight (Cats.com); The Gadgeteer found it cramped for more than one cat
- waste drawer: Side waste bin, 5 L per The Gadgeteer, 6 L per Cats.com; The Gadgeteer's bin was half full after 3 days
- sensors: Radar, hall, gravity and grating sensors (Cats.com); cycle pauses when a cat comes within about 12 in (The Gadgeteer)
- app: AIR PET app over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with visit, frequency and weight logs; on unit buttons work without internet
- litter type: Clumping litter with granules under 15 mm (0.59 in); Cats.com also lists plant based, mixed and crystal as compatible
- size: 20.5 x 20.9 x 21.85 in, 20.9 lb empty (The Gadgeteer); Cats.com lists 20 x 21 x 22 in and 28.7 lb; 4.8 in entry height, 14 x 14 in interior
- noise: Under 40 dB (maker claim cited by Cats.com and The Gadgeteer)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 1 year; 30 day returns (Cats.com, official shop listing)

## Questions buyers ask

### Will a large cat fit?

Meowant rates it for cats up to 18 lb and the interior is about 14 x 14 in. The Gadgeteer found it best for cats under 10 lb.

### Does it need Wi-Fi?

No. Buttons on the base run cleaning, leveling and litter change. The AIR PET app adds weight and visit logs over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

### What litter can I use?

Clumping litter with granules under 15 mm (0.59 in), such as bentonite, plant based or mixed litter.

## Sources

1. [Cats.com: MeoWant self cleaning litter box review](https://cats.com/meowant-self-cleaning-litter-box-review)
2. [The Gadgeteer: MeoWant self cleaning cat litter box review](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/03/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-review-works-great-if-your-cat-likes-it)
3. [Meowant official TikTok Shop: SC01 listing](https://www.tiktokshop.com/pdp/self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-meowant-sc01-with-app-control-odor-control/1729406142818128367)
4. [Cats.com: Litter-Robot 5 vs Meowant SC02](https://cats.com/?p=110957)