Can I use pine pellets in a Litter-Robot?

The only litter that won't work with the Litter-Robot 4 is anything strictly absorbent, non-clumping or loose-clumping . Common examples include wood pellet litter and pine-based litters. Then comes the tricky part: getting your cats to actually use the litter box.

Can I use crystal litter in a Litter-Robot?

Litter-Robot simply requires clumping litter. We recommend a high-quality, standard-weight, clay-based clumping litter, such as our premium cat litter. Some silica gel litter beads and crystals can also be used with Litter-Robot, as long as they pass through the screen .

What does pink light mean on Litter-Robot 4?

TP-Link Kasa lights will turn fuschia when the Litter-Robot waste drawer is full .

How much litter to put in Litter-Robot 4?

Fill the Globe through the circular opening with clumping litter until it meets the raised MAX Fill Line when spread flat— approximately 8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg) by weight or 1 gallon (4L) by volume . Be careful not to overfill the Globe. The Litter-Robot litter sifting system requires clumping litter to work properly.

How often should I add litter to my Litter-Robot?

With a Litter-Robot, you only need to add litter when you notice the litter level has dropped below the raised fill line . Empty the old litter completely every month or two.

Can two cats share a Litter-Robot?

Litter-Robot is great for small cats, big cats, and lots of cats! In fact, one Litter-Robot is suitable for up to four cats .

How many cats can a Litter-Robot 4 handle?

The Litter-Robot 4 is cleared for up to four cats , but the more cats you have, the more often you will be emptying the waste receptacle. For four cats you might actually want to try having two boxes and both can be simultaneously connected to the Whiskers app.

Why is Litter-Robot 4 red?

There are three curtain sensors located in the top of the bezel, as well as a cat sensor weight scale located in the base of the unit. These sensors detect when a cat has entered or exited the unit. If your unit has a red light bar or the unit will not cycle, this indicates that the cat sensor has been triggered .

Can I use pine pellets for dog litter?

Litter, in the form of paper pellets or pine pellets, has become a very popular choice . Use it in a tray deep enough to hold at least an inch or so but not too deep for the puppies to climb into and out of.

Are pine pellets OK for cat litter?

Pine pellets are all natural, have superior odor control over clay litter, and have no artificial fragrance . In addition, they are 100% biodegradable, chemical free, dust free, and are a recycled product that can keep on being recycled.

Do you need a sifting litter box for pine pellets?

Sifting litter boxes are best for pine pellets , because they allow for easy sifting and removal of waste while keeping the clean intact pellets in place.

Can you use wood pellets for litter box?

Wood pellet cat litter is a great choice . Some cats take a while to get used to it due to the large particle and pine-fresh smell.

Litter Robot 4 Quick Start Guide (2024)

Visit our Getting Started page for setup directions, manuals, and video tutorials.

Your Litter-Robot 4 ships fully assembled. Follow these steps to get started or refer to the user manual for more information.

What's in the box

Ensure proper placement

Your Litter-Robot comes fully assembled and ready to use. Get started by following the steps below.

If possible, place Litter-Robot in the same location as the old litter box (at least during transition).
Make sure the unit is on a firm, level surface in a cool, dry location.
Locate the unit near a power outlet. Ensure the unit isn’t pushed against a wall or into a corner.
Place litter mats or rugs in front of the unit.

Add litter

Add clumping litter

Litter-Robot’s litter sifting system requires clumping litter. Litter beads and crystals that are small enough to pass through the screen will also work.

What not to use

DO NOT use litters that are strictly absorbent, non-clumping, loose-clumping, newspaper-based, or wood-based pellets.

Don’t overfill

Fill the globe through the opening until litter meets the raised fill line when spread flat (about 8-10 lbs by weight or 1 gal by volume). Be careful not to overfill the Globe.

Power on and initial clean cycle

Plug it in

Plug the small end of the power supply into the socket on the back of the base. Then plug the AC/DC adapter into a wall outlet.

Initial Clean cycle

Press the Power button on the control panel. Litter-Robot will perform an initial Clean cycle that will last 2 minutes. (Note: During the initial Clean cycle, the cat sensor weight scale is disabled to ensure proper calibration.)

Download the Whisker app
Download the Whisker app and follow theonboarding instructions.
See Also
Litter Robot 4 Troubleshooting: Quick Fix Guide Litter Robot 4 Quick Start Guide Litter-Robot 4: Troubleshooting Inaccurate Waste Drawer Gauge A Step-by-Step How to Reset Litter Robot 4

Introducing your cat to Litter-Robot

Most likely, your cat will quickly adapt to Litter-Robot. When using in automatic mode, be sure your cat or kitten weighs at least 3 lbs—the weight scale will not recognize cats weighing less than 3 lbs.

Learn more about introducing your cat to Litter-Robot here.

Empty the waste drawer when indicated

Empty the waste drawer when indicated by the app or the flashing blue light on the control panel. How often you empty the waste drawer depends on the number and size of your cats. For two average-sized cats, twice per week is typical. For a single cat, once per week is usually sufficient.

To empty the waste drawer, simply pull out the waste drawer, gather the edges of the liner bag, and dispose. To install a new liner or trash bag, wrap the opening over the perimeter of the waste drawer. Push the remainder of the bag into the bottom of the waste drawer.

Clear bags work best. Please note that waste level readings may be inaccurate when using a dark bag, especially when the drawer is empty. As clumps start to collect in the drawer, the readings will become more accurate. For the most precise waste drawer readings and a seamless experience, we highly recommend using Litter-Robot Waste Drawer Liners.

Add litter as needed

How often you add litter depends on how many cats use Litter-Robot and how frequently they use it. Litter-Robot uses litter very efficiently since the patented sifting mechanism only removes the clumps. We recommend checking the litter level each time you empty the waste drawer. If the litter is below the raised MAX fill line inside the globe, add just enough litter to meet the line.

Control Panel Buttons
Power

Press and release the Power button to turn the robot ON or OFF.

The robot will begin a Clean cycle when power is turned on.

Cycle

Press and release the Cycle button to start a Clean cycle.

Press and hold, while at the home position, to enter sleep mode.

Reset

Press and release the Reset button to zero the weight scale. (Do this after emptying the waste drawer, adding litter, etc.)

Press and hold, while at the home position, to enter night light setting mode.

Empty

Press and release the Empty button to start an empty cycle (empties all litter into the waste drawer).

Press and hold, while at the home position, to enter cycle delay setting mode.

Connect

Press and release the Connect button to turn the WiFi ON or OFF.

Indicator lights

Solid blue

Robot ready and connected.

Flashing blue

Waste drawer full.

Solid blue, Connect light flashing yellow

Robot in WiFi onboarding mode.

Solid yellow

Robot paused during cycle.

Round robin yellow*

Robot cycling.
*Yellow light moving with the rotation of the globe.

Solid red

Cat detected and cycle delay countdown initiated.

Solid purple

Sleep mode enabled, within specified sleep time.

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Installing accessories

Litter-Robot 4 Carbon Filter

Learn how to install the Litter-Robot 4 Carbon Filter with ourCarbon Filter Installation Guide.

Litter-Robot 4 Waste Drawer Liner

Learn how to install the Litter-Robot 4 Waste Drawer Liner with ourWaste Drawer Liner Installation Guide.

Litter-Robot 4 OdorTrap® Packs

Learn how to install Litter-Robot 4 OdorTrap® Packs with ourOdorTrap® Pack Installation Guide.

Litter-Robot 4 Fence

Learn how to install Litter-Robot 4 Fence with our Fence Installation Guide or Mini Fence Installation Guide.

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