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Neakasa M1+: testing edge urination and cleaning the open-top chamber

I tested the Neakasa M1+ with an edge-urinating cat and found no leakage, while its open design and app made daily litter care easier.

A Devon Rex cat rests its front paws on a white Neakasa M1 automatic litter box, accompanied by promotional Chinese text highlighting key features.
An open-top white automatic cat litter box filled with litter, shown from an elevated front angle with promotional text overlays emphasizing its spacious and open design for large cats.
A white Neakasa automatic cat litter box standing on small legs, featuring a rear hatch with an inset circle magnifying its thickened silicone seal. Text overlays highlight the odor-blocking sealing design.
An open pull-out waste collection compartment of an automatic cat litter box lined with a gray plastic bag holding clumped litter. A circular inset in the lower-left displays a hand pulling the blue drawstring closure of the bag to demonstrate touch-free disposal, accompanied by descriptive Chinese text annotations.
A hand pours water from a small measuring beaker down the inner curved wall of a cat litter box filled with white mineral litter, demonstrating water-resistance along the inner seams.
A close-up photograph of the side mechanism of a white automatic cat litter box, displaying a large incomplete gear structure, designed to prevent cat entrapment. Descriptive text overlays explain its mechanical safety features and sensors.
A four-step photographic guide showing the disassembly of an automatic white cat litter box for cleaning, with numbered step-by-step instructions overlaid.
Screenshots of a companion smartphone app for an automatic smart cat litter box, displaying real-time status, cat recognition profiles, usage history logs, and device management settings.

After comparing several automatic litter boxes on the market, I ultimately bought the Neakasa M1+. If you are also deciding which automatic litter box to choose, where to put it, whether it will smell, or which litter to use, you can save this post for reference.

✅ Open-top design: safer and more acceptable to cats

This litter box stays open throughout and never closes, giving cats 360-degree visibility. Timid cats, kittens and large cats weighing 20 jin (about 10 kg) can use it without becoming stressed. It combines six sets of infrared sensors, gravity sensing and an anti-pinch structure; the machine stops as soon as a cat approaches, so I also feel comfortable using it in a multi-cat household.

✅ Does an automatic litter box smell strongly? The key is sealing

The waste compartment has a seamless odor-blocking seal. After a cat uses the toilet, the box automatically covers and clears the waste. Its 11 L sealed waste compartment automatically closes the garbage bag when the drawer is pulled out, so I do not worry about odors even when placing it in the living room of a small home.

✅ Seamless litter chamber helps prevent urine leaks

The one-piece litter chamber has no joins or seams. In my test, even a cat that likes to urinate against the edge did not cause leakage. It is also compatible with mainstream litters such as tofu litter and mineral litter.

✅ Smart app management: less stress when I am away

The app supports recognition of multiple cats, letting me check each cat's weight and toilet records, clean remotely and adjust the operating mode. For a short trip of three to four days, I basically do not need to worry about the litter box's hygiene.

✅ Where should I put an automatic litter box?

I suggest placing an automatic litter box in a well-ventilated, quiet area that the cat can enter and leave freely, such as a balcony, a corner of the living room or a separate living area.

Taking safety, odor control, smart functions and cleaning into account, this open-top litter box perfectly solves most of the problems of keeping cats and is an all-in-one choice for owners who want to scoop less.

Source: 逃饼饲养员 · Xiaohongshu · 2026-07-01 · 宜宝M1+干货测评｜开放式自动猫砂盆实测分享. Search this Chinese title in Xiaohongshu to find the original post.

Before You Buy

Models in your region

The owner identifies the product as the China-market 宜宝 Neakasa M1+, but does not provide a full model number or establish that it is identical to the regional versions below. Neakasa's official European page identifies an M1 Plus with an open-top design, six pairs of infrared sensors, four weight sensors, 7.17 L of litter space and 11.23 L of waste capacity; the US, Canada and UK listing describes an M1 Plus bundle but notes that exact hardware and bundle identity are not established here.

Model in this review Related regional model What to know
Neakasa M1 Plus Neakasa M1 Plus (EU) The EU Neakasa M1 Plus corresponds by brand and model designation to the China-market Yibao M1+. The owner does not give a full model number, so exact hardware, capacity and bundle equivalence remain uncertain. The EU specification lists 7.17 L of litter space, 11.23 L of waste capacity, six pairs of infrared sensors, four weight sensors and a supported cat range of 1–15 kg.
Neakasa M1+ (source unit) Neakasa M1 Plus with Step Bundle (US, Canada and UK listings) The M1 Plus with Step Bundle is offered through US, Canadian and UK listings. It shares the open-top and improved-sealing description relevant to the owner’s product, but the source does not establish that the China-market unit is this bundle or has the same hardware. The listing supports clumping scoopable litter and prohibits non-clumping litter.
Model in this review
Neakasa M1 Plus
Related regional model
Neakasa M1 Plus (EU)
What to know
The EU Neakasa M1 Plus corresponds by brand and model designation to the China-market Yibao M1+. The owner does not give a full model number, so exact hardware, capacity and bundle equivalence remain uncertain. The EU specification lists 7.17 L of litter space, 11.23 L of waste capacity, six pairs of infrared sensors, four weight sensors and a supported cat range of 1–15 kg.
Model in this review
Neakasa M1+ (source unit)
Related regional model
Neakasa M1 Plus with Step Bundle (US, Canada and UK listings)
What to know
The M1 Plus with Step Bundle is offered through US, Canadian and UK listings. It shares the open-top and improved-sealing description relevant to the owner’s product, but the source does not establish that the China-market unit is this bundle or has the same hardware. The listing supports clumping scoopable litter and prohibits non-clumping litter.

What the owner's test does—and does not—establish

The owner reports that a cat that urinates against the edge did not cause leakage during the owner's test, attributing this to the one-piece, seam-free litter chamber. That is an individual use result, not a guarantee for every cat, litter depth or cleaning condition. The official US listing describes upgraded sealing as preventing up to 95% of leakage under stated testing, rather than preventing every leak.

The owner presents the open design as suitable for timid cats, kittens and cats up to about 10 kg. This is a general claim in the post; the source does not establish that those groups were tested or that the owner has a 10 kg cat. The official EU product lists a 1–15 kg supported cat range, but that regional specification should not be treated as proof that the owner's China-market unit has identical limits.

Litter, sensors and safety

The owner's account says the machine worked with tofu and mineral litter and describes infrared sensing, weight sensing and anti-pinch protection. For the regional M1 Plus, the EU comparison lists six pairs of infrared sensors and four weight sensors. The US listing specifically permits clumping scoopable litter and prohibits non-clumping litter, so buyers should check the local instructions rather than assume every litter named in the owner's account is supported by every regional version.

The owner describes the open layout as offering more visibility. The post does not establish that every timid cat or kitten will accept it. It also means placement matters: the owner recommends a quiet, ventilated location with unrestricted entry and exit, such as a balcony, living-room corner or separate living area.

Cleaning and time away

The owner says the app can recognize multiple cats, show individual weights and toilet records, start remote cleaning and change modes. The account describes a three- to four-day trip as generally manageable for hygiene, but this is the owner's expectation rather than a verified unattended-care interval.

The official EU page presents the manufacturer’s storage interval of up to 14 days conditionally. Daily checks and animal care remain necessary; that is editorial guidance, not a promise that the box permits unattended care. The US listing advises supervised manual cleaning in Kitten Mode for cats below 1 kg. The photographed Pull & Wrap bag uses a drawstring; the post does not demonstrate a motorized bag-sealing mechanism.

Odor control and regional capacity

The owner attributes odor control to the sealed waste compartment, automatic covering and an automatically closing bag when the drawer is pulled out. The EU regional specification gives the M1 Plus an 11.23 L waste capacity, close to but not identical with the 11 L figure in the owner's account; capacity alone cannot establish how odor control will perform in a particular home.

For a local purchase, confirm the exact model, bundle and power or accessory requirements before ordering. Exact hardware equivalence between the owner’s China-market unit and the regional M1 Plus versions is unconfirmed.

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