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It's a genuine self-cleaning, app-controlled litter box that automatically rakes waste into a sealed compartment after your cat uses it, and can go up to 15 days without you needing to touch it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a gimmick box with a motor bolted on — it's built around real safety engineering (4 separate weight sensors that stop the rotation the moment they detect your cat, plus a pinch-resistant non-drawer design) and genuine daily-life usefulness (one-touch cleaning and sand changes from your phone, from anywhere).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #1D3557; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #f7f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1D3557;\"\u003e📖 Full User Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery setting, mode and troubleshooting step explained in detail — including app setup, litter calibration, odour removal, child lock and full cleaning instructions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/6473\/3021\/files\/S87b8ce87706c417997c0283dabbbf4911.pdf?v=1784533263\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #1D3557; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDownload the Full User Manual (PDF) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it actually works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic raking\u003c\/strong\u003e — after your cat leaves, the drum rotates to sift waste into a sealed, odour-locked compartment underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4x weight sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e — if your cat re-enters or another pet approaches, rotation stops immediately; this is a genuine safety feature, not marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinch-resistant, non-drawer design\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mechanism is built to avoid the pinch risk that some older-style automatic litter boxes have\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp control (2.4GHz WiFi only)\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-touch cleaning, one-touch sand change, scheduled regular cleaning, and usage tracking from your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 15 days hands-off\u003c\/strong\u003e — the waste compartment is sized to genuinely go this long between empties for a single cat under normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLitter compatibility — please read before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tofu litter, Bentonite litter, Mineral litter, and Mixed litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal litter, long-strip Pine litter, or long-strip Tofu litter — these can interfere with the rotation mechanism. Litter particles should be no larger than 3mm diameter and 15mm length for reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy to clean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit breaks down into 4 main components — the barrel, front baffle, litter funnel, and bottom tray — each removable in two simple steps for a proper clean when you want one, on top of the automatic day-to-day operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntry opening: 24.5cm diameter. Base height: 15cm. A genuinely roomy interior suited to most adult cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebigpetshop.com\/products\/the-big-splash-automatic-cat-dog-water-fountain\"\u003eThe Big Splash\u003c\/a\u003e water fountain for a fully automated feeding-and-litter routine that takes real daily pressure off you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull User Manual — Setup \u0026amp; Every Function Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything below is taken directly from the official manual, so you can find an answer instantly without hunting through a PDF. 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The unit completes a self-test within 6 minutes of being powered on. Auto mode is enabled by default once the self-test finishes, and the Auto lamp lights up — the box is then ready for normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't move the box while it's powered on. Lifting it for more than 5 seconds triggers the gravity protection lock, which pauses all cleaning and litter-replacement actions until you either manually level the litter or wait 30 minutes for an automatic recalibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d7de; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1D3557; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eAdding litter \u0026amp; calibrating the surface\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding litter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add litter through the entrance up to the MAX line marked on the grey soft section inside the barrel — going over this can cause spillage and litter filtering into the mechanism. 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After each single-point adjustment, press \"Remove Odour\" for 2 seconds to re-level and check the surface is horizontal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d7de; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1D3557; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eConnecting the app (Tuya)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the \"Tuya\" app from your phone's App Store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your phone is connected to 2.4GHz WiFi (not 5GHz), then turn on Bluetooth and Location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the Tuya app and tap \"Add device.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress and hold \"Auto\" on the panel for 2 seconds — the WiFi lamp will start flashing, meaning the box is trying to connect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce connected, enter the app to access all remote controls and settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the app won't connect:\u003c\/strong\u003e double-check you're on 2.4GHz not 5GHz, confirm phone Bluetooth is on, check the WiFi lamp is flashing during connection, make sure your home WiFi is working normally, re-check your WiFi password, and make sure your router isn't overloaded with too many connected devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d7de; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1D3557; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eAuto Clean \u0026amp; Timing Clean\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press \"Auto\" to turn on Auto Clean — the box will automatically clean itself once your cat leaves. 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Make sure your cat isn't in the barrel first — the unit calibrates weight before cleaning, and won't run if it detects your cat inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d7de; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1D3557; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eRemoving odour \u0026amp; Do Not Disturb\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove Odour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tap \"Remove Odour\" to start a 30-minute odour removal cycle using the built-in ion purification module (this produces a small, safety-standard-compliant amount of O₃). You can also schedule regular odour removal times via the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Not Disturb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set quiet hours in the app. During this window the panel display and lights go dark and Auto Clean is disabled, so the box won't run noisily overnight. Any scheduled cleans or odour-removal cycles already queued will finish first before Do Not Disturb takes effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d7de; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1D3557; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eChild lock \u0026amp; infrared sensor\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChild lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press \"Auto\" + \"Remove Odour\" together for 2 seconds to lock the panel — the box keeps running its programmed schedule, but the physical buttons are disabled. Press the same combination again to unlock. Can also be toggled from the app; unlocking the panel doesn't affect app control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfrared sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off by default. If turned on, it may trigger frequently near reflective flooring (bright tiles, glass) within roughly 30cm of the unit — if that happens, either disable the sensor or reposition the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d7de; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1D3557; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eReplacing the waste bag\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress \"Clean\" for 2 seconds — the bin rotates to the bag-changing angle and stays there for 60 seconds. Remove the used bag, wrap the new bag's opening around the bin's door frame, pull the drawstring through, press it into the tie-up clip, tighten, and wind it closed. 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After cleaning, dry everything, reinstall the barrel into its fixed slot, close the buckle, confirm the waste bin is shut, then power back on and wait for the self-test before resuming use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not remove the filter or the grey soft padding inside the barrel during cleaning, and if you remove the yellow rubber plug (for the urine-leakage vent) to clean it, remember to refit it afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d7de; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1D3557; cursor: pointer;\"\u003ePanel lights — what they mean\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFault lamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e the barrel isn't installed correctly or can't rotate normally — check the barrel fit and buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull lamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e the waste bin is nearly full — replace the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi lamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid = connected, flashing = connecting, off = not connected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower lamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid = powered on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d7de; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1D3557; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole unit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480(W) × 520.5(D) × 505(H)mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated power:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤24W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested pet type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I need to empty it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUp to 15 days for a single cat under normal use, though this varies with how often your cat uses it and how much you're able to let the compartment fill before emptying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat litter can I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTofu, Bentonite, Mineral, or Mixed litter work well. Avoid Crystal litter and long-strip Pine or Tofu litter, as these can interfere with the rotation mechanism. Litter particles should be under 3mm diameter and 15mm length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe if my cat goes back in while it's cleaning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — it has 4 separate weight sensors that detect your cat (or any pet) approaching or re-entering, and the rotation stops immediately. This is a genuine safety mechanism, not just a marketing claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with any WiFi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt only supports 2.4GHz WiFi, not 5GHz. 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