The Petlivo Halo Open Top Smart Litter Box is a premium self cleaning litter box built for modern cat homes. Two infrared sensors and a six layer weight system trigger an automatic cleaning cycle the moment your cat steps off the platform. A sealed 15 liter waste drawer locks in odors for around two weeks of single cat use. The open top design welcomes anxious cats that refuse closed dome boxes, and the brushed stainless steel inner shell rejects liquid absorption that ruins ordinary plastic boxes within months.

Why traditional cat litter boxes fail your cat and your home

Most plastic litter boxes create more problems than they solve. Urine soaks into the porous plastic walls. Strong ammonia odors fill the room after only a few hours. Daily scooping wastes 20 to 30 minutes a week and exposes you to bacteria. Closed top boxes feel cramped to anxious cats, so many cats refuse to use them and start marking outside the box. The result is a stressed cat, a smelly home, and a weekly cleaning chore you keep putting off.

The Petlivo Halo solves each of these issues at the design level. The open top removes the trapped feeling of closed smart boxes. The brushed stainless steel inner shell rejects liquid absorption. Two infrared sensors trigger an automatic cleaning cycle the moment your cat steps off the platform. Solid waste drops into a sealed 15 liter drawer below, and a carbon filter scrubs the air leaving the chamber.

Key benefits of the Petlivo Halo

Open top design built for anxious cats

The wide open chamber removes the closed in feeling of dome shaped smart boxes. Your cat sees the room while toileting, so cats prone to litter box anxiety accept the Halo faster than they accept hooded boxes.

Fully automatic self cleaning

After your cat leaves, the rotating drum sifts clean litter from waste. Solid waste drops into the sealed drawer below. You only empty the drawer about once every two weeks for a single cat home.

Five fold safety protection

Two infrared sensor bars, a floor weight sensor, radar perception, a mechanical limit switch, and a torque sensitive motor work together. The motor stops the moment any resistance shows up, similar to the anti pinch system inside modern car windows.

Real time app control and health tracking

Through the Petlivo companion app you check your cat's weight, toilet visit frequency, drawer fill level, and any unusual readings from anywhere. Push notifications alert you to weight drops, missed visits, and other early signs of illness.

Works with every common litter type

The Halo accepts bentonite clay, tofu pellets, mineral concentrate, mixed crystals, and pine pellets. You keep your current brand without switching, and the sifting drum adapts to grain size on the fly.

Sealed 15 liter waste drawer with odor control

The pull out drawer holds 15 liters of waste. A carbon filter inside the top vent traps ammonia and sulfur compounds before they leak into the room. Empty the drawer using the included bag liner and your hands stay clean.

Roomy chamber for cats up to 10 kg

The internal chamber fits Maine Coons, Ragdolls, British Shorthairs, Bengals, and Persians comfortably. A non slip step at the entrance helps senior cats with joint stiffness step in and out without strain.

How the Petlivo Halo works

Infrared and radar sensing

Two infrared sensor bars scan the chamber in real time. A separate radar module detects your cat from a wider distance, so the cleaning cycle pauses before your cat reaches the platform. Both layers run continuously while the unit has power.

Motor stops on resistance

The drive motor uses a torque sensor similar to anti pinch car windows. When the motor meets resistance, the rotation reverses immediately. Your cat stays safe even if she decides to jump in mid cycle.

Dual mode cleaning cycle

Choose between one tap cleaning and automatic timed cleaning. The app schedules cycles for quiet overnight hours, or you start a clean manually from your phone. A full cycle runs around 90 seconds.

Six weight safety protection

A floor mounted weight sensor reads any pressure above 2 kg as a cat presence. The system holds the motor steady until your cat fully exits. Smaller weights such as kittens trigger an extra safety pause before cleaning starts.

Anti stick stainless steel inner shell

The interior uses brushed stainless steel rather than rough plastic. Liquid waste rolls off the curved walls instead of soaking in. Cleaning the inner shell takes seconds with a damp cloth.

Carbon odor filter and auto masking

A carbon filter inside the top vent traps ammonia and sulfur odors. The app sends a reminder when the filter needs replacing, around every three months. The sealed waste drawer keeps the smell contained between cleanings.

Contactless waste removal

The waste drawer slides out from the front of the base. Open the drawer, lift the tied bag liner, drop in a fresh bag, slide the drawer back in. Your hands never touch the litter or waste.

Specifications

• Product name: Petlivo Halo Open Top Smart Litter Box
• Product type: Open top automatic self cleaning litter box
• Dimensions: 54.8 cm wide x 56.1 cm tall x 43.9 cm deep
• Drum volume: 74 liters
• Waste drawer capacity: 15 liters (38 x 25 x 15 cm)
• Net weight: 7.3 kg
• Shipping weight: 9.5 kg
• Outer carton: 51.0 x 45.0 x 36.5 cm
• Materials: PP and ABS plastic body with brushed stainless steel inner shell
• Power: Low voltage adapter, plug in operation
• Connectivity: WiFi 2.4 GHz (APP version)
• App: Petlivo companion app for iOS and Android (APP version)
• Plug types available: US, EU, UK, Japanese
• Compatible litters: Bentonite clay, mineral concentrate, tofu pellets, mixed crystals, pine pellets
• Warranty: Two year Petlivo limited warranty

Petlivo Halo versus a traditional plastic litter box

In a traditional plastic box, you scoop daily, fight odors hourly, and replace the box every six to eight months because the plastic absorbs urine. Many cats reject closed dome boxes because narrow exits feel unsafe.

The Petlivo Halo reverses each of these problems. The open top welcomes anxious cats. The stainless steel inner shell rejects liquid absorption. The infrared cycle scoops automatically. The 15 liter drawer holds two weeks of waste for one cat. The carbon filter holds odors inside the cabinet. You spend less time cleaning and more time with your cat.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Petlivo Halo Smart Litter Box safe for kittens?

The Halo includes a weight sensor and infrared safety system. Kittens under 1.5 kg should wait until they grow larger. The system suits adult cats and kittens above 1.5 kg without restriction.

How often do I empty the waste drawer?

For a single cat home, you empty the 15 liter drawer about once every two weeks. Two cat homes refill the drawer in around 8 to 10 days. Three cat homes refill around every 5 to 7 days.

Does the Petlivo Halo work with tofu litter?

Yes. The Petlivo Halo supports tofu litter, bentonite clay, mineral pellets, mixed litter, and pine pellets. The sifting drum adapts to grain size automatically without manual settings.

How loud is the cleaning cycle?

The motor runs at around 45 decibels during a cycle, similar to a quiet refrigerator. Most cats sleep through cleanings in another room of the home.

What happens if my cat enters during a cleaning cycle?

The infrared sensors and floor weight platform pause the motor the moment your cat approaches or steps onto the platform. The cycle resumes after your cat leaves and a 30 second safety wait passes.

How big a cat fits inside the Halo?

The Petlivo Halo holds cats up to 10 kg comfortably. Maine Coon, Ragdoll, British Shorthair, Bengal, and Persian breeds all fit inside the chamber with room to turn around.

Does the app work without WiFi?

The Petlivo Halo runs the cleaning cycle without WiFi using the manual button on the front panel. App features such as scheduling, weight tracking, push alerts, and toilet logs need a 2.4 GHz WiFi network. WiFi features apply to the APP version only.

What is the difference between the Standard and APP versions?

The Standard version runs all cleaning, safety, and odor features without WiFi. The APP version adds full Petlivo companion app integration, weight tracking, toilet logs, push notifications, and remote scheduling. Both versions ship in US, EU, UK, and Japanese plug configurations.

How long does the Petlivo Halo last?

The PP and ABS body lasts five to seven years under daily use. The stainless steel inner shell resists corrosion for the lifetime of the unit. Petlivo backs the Halo with a two year limited warranty.

Is the Petlivo Halo safe to use around other pets?

Yes. The radar, infrared, and weight systems pause the motor for any pet weight above 2 kg, so dogs and other cats in the home stay safe near the unit.

What is in the box

• 1 x Petlivo Halo Smart Litter Box main unit
• 1 x 15 liter waste drawer with bag holder
• 1 x Carbon odor filter (pre installed)
• 1 x Power adapter (plug type per variant)
• 1 x WiFi setup card (APP version only)
• 1 x Quick start guide and warranty card

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