SiiPet LitterLens: A Smart Camera for Cat Litter Box Monitoring

SiiPet’s new LitterLens camera lets owners watch their cats’ litter box habits from a phone app. The device records every visit, tracks timing and stool characteristics, and can alert owners to potential health issues.

How the LitterLens Works

The LitterLens unit is lightweight, weighing about 7 ounces (200 g), and fits easily into the palm of your hand. It attaches to the side of almost any style of litter box with a flexible mount and a 3 M adhesive sticker. The camera is motion-activated and records each time a cat enters the box. After dark it switches to night mode to avoid disturbing the cat. The app asks you to identify each cat, sometimes needing more than one visit to confirm. Once paired, the app stores data for up to 12 months with a premium subscription, allowing owners to see trends over time.

The app can detect and categorize abnormalities in poop shape and color. It also sends instant alerts to your phone for potential problems such as cystitis, urethral obstruction, constipation, or diarrhea. By reviewing the recorded videos and images, owners can provide their veterinarian with detailed evidence without having to transport a sample.

User Experience and Features

The LitterLens unit feels smooth and sturdy, and none of the reviewer’s cats noticed it. The setup is straightforward: the unit comes with a USB-C charging cable, a quick start guide, and a month of premium subscription. The camera’s motion-activated recording and night-mode operation make it easy to monitor without interfering with the cat’s routine. Owners can forward the captured videos and images to others, such as a spouse, to share the cat’s daily activity.

Key takeaways

• The LitterLens is a lightweight, easy-to-set-up camera that attaches to most litter boxes.
• It records every visit, switches to night mode, and can identify each cat.
• The app stores data for up to 12 months with a premium subscription.
• It detects abnormalities in stool shape and color and sends alerts for conditions like cystitis or constipation.
• Owners can forward videos and images to share with family or veterinarians.
• The device does not disturb cats and is designed to analyze toileting habits.

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Originally reported by Hepper. Read the full article.