90-day in-home trial
1-year warranty
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Never Scoop Again®
Automatically sifts out waste after every use.
Multi-cat friendly
Works for up to 4 cats, removing the need for multiple boxes.
Odor control
Dirty clumps fall into a large capacity, tightly sealed, carbon-filtered waste drawer.
Minimal litter tracking
The always-fresh bed of litter reduces litter mess and tracking.
Cats acclimate easily
Over 95% of cats adjusted comfortably to using Tidy Tail 4.*
The award-winning, self-cleaning, odor management technology of Tidy Tail 4 is now sleeker, smaller, and here to simplify your life.
Milo
10 lbs
Luna
8 lbs
Max
7 lbs
Bella
12 lbs
Clean, compact design automatically sifts out waste after every use with QuietSift® technology. Your cat always has a fresh bed of litter, and you can stop scooping for good.
The dirty clumps automatically fall into a tightly sealed waste drawer with a built-in carbon filter, designed to lock in litter box odors and keep your home smelling fresh.
An always-fresh bed of litter means no more dirty paws, less litter tracking, and a home that stays fresh.
SafeCat System™
For over 25 years, we've designed Tidy Tail 4 with your cat's safety as our top priority. Using a multi-layer safety system of weight sensors and anti-obstruction technology, Tidy Tail 4 detects your cat and cycles when the globe is clear.
Nearly silent cycles with QuietSift®
Dramatically reduces motor noises for discreet self-cleaning cycles — perfect for skittish cats.
Brilliant LCD display
Full color display provides real-time updates and easy onboarding.
EasyClean™ design
Tidy Tail robots feature easy-to-clean components, including Tidy Tail 4's removable waste drawer.
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4.4/5.0
1,340 global reviews
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Reviewed on November 12, 2024
Number of cats: 1 |Units: 1 |Type of home: House |Skittish cat: No |Tidy Tail 4
I was hesitant at first because of the price, but after three months I genuinely cannot imagine life without this thing. Our house no longer smells like a litter box. My cat took to it within 24 hours. The app is genuine…
Reviewed on October 2, 2024
Number of cats: 2 |Units: 1 |Type of home: House |Skittish cat: No |Tidy Tail 4
I've tried three other self-cleaning litter boxes over the years. All of them either jammed constantly, smelled terrible, or scared my cats into boycotting them entirely. This is the first one that just works. No jams in…
Reviewed on October 28, 2024
Number of cats: 2 |Units: 1 |Type of home: House |Skittish cat: No |Tidy Tail 4
We have two cats and were emptying two boxes every other day. Now we empty once every 10 days, tops. The odor control is unreal — we have dinner guests who don't even know we have cats until they see the cats. Setup took…
Reviewed on September 19, 2024
Number of cats: 1 |Units: 1 |Type of home: Apartment |Skittish cat: No |Tidy Tail 4
My apartment is small, and the litter smell was genuinely affecting my quality of life. This eliminated it completely within the first week. Four months in — zero malfunctions, zero complaints from my cat, and I've scoop…
Reviewed on January 26, 2025
Number of cats: 4 |Units: 2 |Type of home: House |Skittish cat: No |Tidy Tail 4
Four cats is a lot of litter box. Two units handle it comfortably and I empty the drawers roughly every five days. The app tells me who is going and how often, which with four cats is genuinely useful information. Best m…
Reviewed on January 8, 2025
Number of cats: 1 |Units: 1 |Type of home: Apartment |Skittish cat: Yes |Tidy Tail 4
That's really the best endorsement I can give. The Tidy Tail 4 sits in our living area and you would never know it was a litter box. Quiet, sleek, and it works exactly as advertised. The 15-day claim is accurate for a si…
Reviewed on December 4, 2024
Number of cats: 1 |Units: 1 |Type of home: Condo |Skittish cat: Yes |Tidy Tail 4
The build quality is exceptional — it feels solid and well engineered, nothing like the cheap automatic boxes I tried before. My elderly cat was nervous at first, but within a week she was using it happily. The only reas…
Reviewed on February 2, 2025
Number of cats: 3 |Units: 2 |Type of home: House |Skittish cat: No |Tidy Tail 4
We bought a second unit after two weeks with the first. With three cats, one box was doable but two is effortless. Both units are on the same app and I can see which cat used which box and when. The litter usage dropped…
Reviewed on December 21, 2024
Number of cats: 1 |Units: 1 |Type of home: Townhouse |Skittish cat: Yes |Tidy Tail 4
Be patient if your cat is nervous. Mine avoided it for ten days no matter what I tried, then used it once and never went back to the old box. The acclimation guide was genuinely helpful. Docking a star because I wish the…
Tidy Tail Team
Thanks Nadia — patience with a skittish cat pays off. You can dim or disable the night light under Settings in the app, and our team is happy to walk you through it.
Reviewed on November 30, 2024
Number of cats: 2 |Units: 1 |Type of home: Condo |Skittish cat: No |Tidy Tail 4
The first unit had a sensor that misread the drawer as full every second cycle. Support replaced it without much fuss, and the replacement has been flawless for two months. Three stars is for the experience overall, not…
Tidy Tail Team
Chris, sorry about the first unit. Every Tidy Tail 4 is covered by a 1-year warranty and a 90-day in-home trial, and our team ships replacements before the original goes back.
Reviewed on October 15, 2024
Number of cats: 1 |Units: 1 |Type of home: Apartment |Skittish cat: Yes |Tidy Tail 4
The product itself is well made and the odor control is real. But my cat is extremely anxious and after six weeks of trying every trick in the guide she still refused to step inside. That is on her, not the box, but I wa…
Tidy Tail Team
Tom, we appreciate the honest review. Some cats simply need longer, which is exactly why the 90-day in-home trial exists — glad the return was easy, and our team is here if you ever want to try again.
Reviewed on September 6, 2024
Number of cats: 2 |Units: 1 |Type of home: Other |Skittish cat: No |Tidy Tail 4
The unit shipped with a cracked base and a bent drawer rail. It ran, but it was loud and wobbled through every cycle. Support did replace it, and the second one has been fine, but the first impression for a $599 product…
Tidy Tail Team
Ben, that is not the unboxing we want anyone to have. Shipping damage is covered in full and replacements go out immediately — thank you for sticking with us.
"Top Pick for Best Automatic Cat Litter Box"
"Tidy Tail 4 aced all of our tests"
"2026 Apartment Therapy Best in Home Winner"
How does it work?
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Why vets recommend Tidy Tail 4
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How to acclimate your cat
Place the Tidy Tail 4 next to your cat's current litter box so they can explore it at their own pace. Most cats acclimate within 1–2 weeks.
Yes. The Tidy Tail 4 accommodates cats up to 18 lbs. The spacious 14.85" entryway is suitable for large breeds like Maine Coons.
We recommend the Tidy Tail 4 for cats 3 months and older who weigh at least 3 lbs, so the sensors can detect them properly.
Our latest model features a larger globe, improved QuietSift® motor, full-color LCD display, and enhanced OdorTrap® system compared to previous versions.
The sealed carbon-filtered waste drawer dramatically reduces odors. Adding OdorTrap® Packs provides an additional layer of neutralization.
The free app shows weight-based cat identification, real-time device status, daily visit counts, cycle history, and remote control from anywhere.
Tidy Tail+ adds daily recap reports, long-term health trend tracking up to 2 years, and personalized routine and behavioral pattern analysis.
Waste Drawer Liners: every 1–2 weeks. Carbon Filters: every 1–3 months. OdorTrap® Packs: every 1–4 weeks depending on usage.
Use clumping litter only — clay/bentonite or tofu-based. Non-clumping litter will not work with the sifting system. Minimum fill line: 3" of litter.
Yes, though we recommend placing it on a hard floor or the included mat to prevent litter from embedding in carpet fibers.
Setup takes under 20 minutes. Attach the base, fill with clumping litter to the fill line, plug in, and follow the in-app onboarding guide.
We offer a 90-day in-home trial. If you're not satisfied for any reason, contact our support team for a free return label and full refund.
TidyCare® covers all mechanical and electrical faults, free parts, free labor, and 24-hour priority support. The standard 1-year warranty is included; the 3-year extended warranty adds 2 more years.
All orders ship from our US fulfillment center. Standard delivery is 1–3 business days. Free shipping on all orders.
Currently we ship within the United States only. International availability is coming soon — join our waitlist to be notified.
Yes — the unit connects to 2.4 GHz WiFi via the free Tidy Tail app on iOS and Android.
Free standard shipping applies to contiguous US orders only. Alaska, Hawaii, and territories may incur additional charges.