Neakasa M1: a month of cleaning and litter tracking, with M1 Plus buying context

Why I Chose Yibao’s Open Automatic Litter Box

As an overworked wage slave, I really don't want to come home every day and scoop litter. Sometimes one of my cats has loose stool, and the smell is even worse. So a friend got me interested in this: Neakasa's open-top automatic litter box. I've used it for a month, and today I want to share my honest thoughts.

Open Design, Comfort, and Visibility

Neakasa's model is probably quite popular among the open-top automatic litter boxes on the market right now. It also has a really nice design. It's round and so cute. The benefit of an open-top design is that cats aren't restricted when they use the bathroom. The open top gives a sense of security. so they can fully stretch out. It's a cat's natural instinct, to prefer using the bathroom in an open environment. They feel more comfortable and secure. It's also very convenient.

We as cat owners can clearly see the condition of our cats' poop. That means I can quickly spot changes in their physical condition.

Odor Control and Automatic Waste Cleaning

As for odor, I keep the litter box in my bedroom. After my cats poop, I can set automatic cleaning in the phone app.

[Text: Delayed cleaning · Automatic leveling · Automatic return]

and the litter box starts working on a schedule. The waste compartment underneath is completely separated from the top. So there isn't a terrible smell. I usually empty it about once every five days, with no problems.

Simple Cleaning and Maintenance

As for cleaning, I think the open-top design is absolutely amazing. It doesn't have any of the hard-to-clean corners that enclosed models do. This is what the litter box looked like after I'd used it for a week. You can see exactly where the litter compartment is dirty. A wipe with a wet wipe gets it clean. After using it for a month or two, for a deep clean, remove the two side pieces, and you can see that the bottom of the bowl is a little dirty.

Just wipe the base with a wet wipe. You can simply lift out the litter compartment, so you can rinse it and leave it to dry in the sun. It's very easy to clean. As a woman, I have no trouble handling it.

Litter Tracking and the Control Mat

Of course, I did notice one drawback: it tracks litter pretty easily. But this is a problem that you can't avoid, whether you have an open-top or a closed design. Neakasa provided a litter-trapping mat, and you can really tell that there is much less litter on the floor. You can pour the collected litter back in, which helps save litter. If you have a short-legged cat, you can also add a litter-trapping step.

[Text: Step height: 8.8 cm]

Compatible Bags and Easy Waste Removal

Its waste bags don't have to be custom-made for it to work. There's no bundled purchase requirement, which is really nice. The pull-out design lets you remove the clumps in one second. No more holding your breath while scooping and throwing away litter.

App Records, Cat Recognition, and Peace of Mind

Its app is also very simple.

[Text: Today's records · Urine · Feces · Weight · Litter · Activity logs]

My two cats weigh different amounts, so it can automatically tell which cat is using it. Even when I'm away on a business trip, I can keep track of what my cats are up to. That gives me real peace of mind.