Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro retails at $899
It has high-tech features from the previous generation like Waste ID, an AI camera, and a more accurate smart scale
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My favorite tech products are the ones that make my life easier, and as an owner of two cats, pet-related devices have quickly become a staple of my tech purchases. After adding a second cat, Gilligan, to the family last fall, I figured it was the perfect time to try out Whisker's new Litter-Robot 5 Pro automatic litter box.
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I was already using the Litter-Robot 4 but felt it was missing a better smart scale, something to tell the difference between waste types so you know if your cat went #1 or #2. I also wanted a smoother app experience. The new Litter-Robot 5 Pro delivered on (almost) all counts.
The upgrades in the new Litter-Robot 5 Pro include a larger waste drawer, a dual-camera system for inside and outside the globe, and an LCD color screen for easy controls.
But as a Litter-Robot user for the past three years, a huge difference in my experience with the new Litter-Robot 5 Pro was the camera. It's set up right where your cat steps into the device, so it captures every time they walk in to use the bathroom. You can even spy on them while they are going, which feels a little like an invasion of privacy, but it helps ensure they are actually going for health reasons.
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