{
  "id": 17068753,
  "title": "Petkit Automatic Cat Litter Box Sale (2026)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/petkit-automatic-cat-litter-box-sale-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T13:41:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/petkit-sale-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Petkit, a well-known pet tech brand, has been tested by the reporter in over two dozen automatic cat litter box models. Their top pick is almost always a Petkit model, which typically goes on sale around the holidays. Recently, the reporter found most of their favorite Petkit models on sale at Shop.com, with some discounts reaching $100 off – similar to the typical Black Friday discount.\n\nThe reporter's preferred model stands out for its premium features at a lower price point. It includes a wide-angle camera with AI capabilities, multiple cat facial recognition, audio recording, night vision, multi-band Wi-Fi support, and automatic activity recordings and usage tracking through a connected app. The model also boasts a larger opening and litter bed area, making it suitable for bigger cats, as well as a waste basket that can hold waste from a cat for up to 17 days, complete with a self-sealing disposal bag.\n\nThe reporter's second recommended model, the Purobot Max 3, is considered the \"Best for Most People.\" It is reliable, hygienic, and comes with a connected app that allows users to monitor usage, track health trends, adjust cleaning settings, and receive reminders to clean the machine or empty the waste bag. The Purobot Max 3 is the first widely available automatic litter box with a built-in pet camera on a rotating arm, enabling users to monitor usage and view footage both inside and outside the box. While it doesn't automatically label bathroom trips like the Max Pro 2, users can review the activity data themselves to label it – a useful feature for owners of cats with health issues who require more monitoring. Although it's pricey, a $100 discount makes it more affordable.",
  "summary": "As WIRED’s resident pet tech tester, I have lots of opinions on what’s worth your money. Petkit’s automatic litter boxes are my top picks—and my favorite models are $100 off right now.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}