# PetPivot AutoScooper 11 review

App free open top self cleaning box for one or two cats

- Our score: 8.7 out of 10
- Price: $179 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: owners who want no app
- Skip if: you want weight or visit tracking
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/petpivot-autoscooper-11/

## Verdict

A simple, app free open top box for owners who want automatic sifting without Wi-Fi or a subscription. It suits small and medium cats; large cats may feel cramped, and you get no health tracking. PetPivot now also sells the newer AutoScooper 12 Lite.

## Pros

- No app, Wi-Fi or account needed
- Automatic and manual cleaning modes
- Open top suits cats that dislike hoods
- Quiet, 38 dB rated
- Low price for an automatic box

## Cons

- No health or visit tracking
- Large cats may not fit well (Cats.com, 17 lb cat)
- Bags fit poorly and waste piles on one side (The Gadgeteer)
- Replacement pads are pricey
- Short power cord (PetsRadar)

## Specs

- cat weight range: 3 to 22 lb (PetsRadar); The Gadgeteer lists cats over 3 lb and over 3 months
- max cats: Not published
- waste drawer: 10 L bin with bag liners, changed every 5 to 7 days (The Gadgeteer) or 5 to 10 days (PetsRadar)
- sensors: 5 infrared and 4 Hall sensor sets that block cycles while a cat is inside (The Gadgeteer)
- app: None; no Wi-Fi, app or subscription. Automatic and manual modes on the unit
- litter type: Small tofu, clay or mixed clumping litter; not crystal or large tofu (PetsRadar)
- size: 20.67 x 16.34 x 22.44 in, 9.8 kg, 13.18 in open top entry (PetsRadar); 7.9 L max litter (The Gadgeteer)
- noise: 38 dB (maker figure quoted by PetsRadar and The Gadgeteer)
- power: 12 V DC, 24 W (The Gadgeteer)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 1 year for most purchases (Cats.com)

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the AutoScooper 11 need Wi-Fi or an app?

No. It has no app or Wi-Fi. You control it with buttons on the unit and choose automatic or manual cleaning.

### Can I use crystal litter?

No. PetsRadar says it suits small tofu, clay or mixed clumping litter, not crystal or large tofu.

### How often do I change the bag?

About every 5 to 7 days per The Gadgeteer, or 5 to 10 days per PetsRadar, depending on cats.

## Sources

1. [PetsRadar: PetPivot AutoScooper 11 review](https://www.petsradar.com/pet-tech/petpivot-autoscooper-11-review)
2. [The Gadgeteer: PetPivot AutoScooper 11 review](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/03/petpivot-autoscooper-11-litterbox-review/)
3. [Cats.com: PetPivot AutoScooper review](https://cats.com/?p=114625)
4. [AndroidGuys: PetPivot AutoScooper 12 Lite](https://androidguys.com/news/petpivot-autoscooper-12-lite-app-free-automatic-cat-litter-cleaning/)