It was perfect for months and now it is not. The odor is almost never a fault, it is the routine the machine quietly talked you out of keeping.
Changing Litter in an Automatic Litter Box: What Breaks
Switching litter in an automatic box? Blending two litters is what a sifter handles worst. Here is how I switch across three cats without jams or odor.
Where to Put an Automatic Litter Box in an Apartment
Rank your two or three possible spots instead of picking a room: power first, then clearance, then noise, then the cat, whose veto is final.
Self-Cleaning Litter Box for One Cat: Is It Worth It?
Often no. With one cat the machine’s advantages shrink while its upkeep stays constant. A five-year owner’s decision framework, with four honest no cases.