Translated external media article (Original source: 4PDA, published 19 Jun 2025). Reviewer viewpoints are their own; translation for reference—original language prevails in case of discrepancy.
AmiCura Cura X1: Smart Self-Cleaning Litter Box That Automates Routine Care
Smart technology in a modern apartment is commonplace. Progress has reached pets too: after automatic feeders, smart litter boxes have appeared on the market. They clean themselves and even keep logs on smartphones. AmiCura Cura X1 is exactly one of these: a helpful device that lets you distract yourself from other household tasks far less often and forget about running around with a scoop.
A Simple Solution to an Important Problem
If you have a cat in an apartment, you need a litter box—and you must clean it regularly. Sooner or later what the pet buried resurfaces, affecting room odor. An overfilled tray may push the cat to choose alternatives (like a door mat).
It may seem trivial: scoop, bag, top up, wash hands—repeat. Yet repetitive chores wear you out. No surprise smart home solutions that remove routine steps gain popularity. Manufacturers seized the chance, releasing smart litter boxes.
The trump card of AmiCura Cura X1 is self-cleaning. Similar to a robot vacuum’s docking analogy, waste is transferred automatically into a sealed bag only needing removal a couple of times a month, minimizing odor.
A Practical “Spaceship” for Your Pet
The spherical body on four legs (ABS plastic) plus a rectangular waste bin and front step evokes a small spacecraft. The step’s grate captures litter particles from paws to reduce tracking.
The illuminated round entrance signals status: green—normal; red—replace bag or check manual.
Dimensions: 600 × 600 × 580 mm; entrance diameter: 275 mm. Users may need to measure placement. Capacity supports cats up to 9 kg. A kitten mode is available for pets ≤1.5 kg (self-cleaning disabled to avoid early activation errors).
Cleanliness Without Excess Noise or Odor
Setup: assemble, insert waste bag, add suitable clumping litter, connect to Wi‑Fi, register in the app, run initial self-diagnostics.
After the cat exits (approx. 1 kg weight delta trigger) a short delay precedes self-cleaning. The drum separates clumps and larger fractions into the bag while leveling remaining litter—similar to manual scooping but with reduced odor exposure.
Litter type considerations: most modern clumping litters (clay, bentonite, wood with binder) are compatible. Silica gel does not clump; low-grade non-clumping wood litter disintegrates into fine sawdust that passes through the sieve.
Noise is low: daytime operation blends into ambient sound; at night mainly litter shifting is audible. Users may schedule active periods (e.g., mornings only).
More Than Just a Litter Box
The mobile app not only assists diagnostics; it logs usage frequency and session duration.
Pattern changes (sharp increases or decreases) may warrant veterinary consultation or re-evaluation of diet choices.
Remote controls in the app allow manual clean initiation, UV disinfection, and operating mode selection—reducing the need to operate on-device buttons.
AmiCura Cura X1 illustrates how smart home ecosystems extend beyond lighting and robot vacuums. Automating litter maintenance frees time without sacrificing the living quality of owners and pets.
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Original Language: Russian (4PDA). In case of discrepancy, the original Russian text prevails.
Usage Data: Behavioral/statistical interpretations in the article should not be treated as medical advice. Consult a veterinarian for health concerns.
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