I have 3 cats, so we clean a lot of litter in my house. I also have 4 kids, so my time is stretched thin. There have been times I have gone a day too long without changing their box and sadly paid for the consequence (if you know what I mean). This is so much more than a litter box. This is a high-tech marvel, and I can honestly say that I'm glad to have it. This box will save you so much time! It has both manual and phone app controls for emptying. It comes with a deodorizer that smells great and a nice supply of trash bags. I'm using crystal litter in it, but it is compatible with all litter types.  It was a little daunting getting the app to connect to my phone, but once connected, I had no issues. My cats were terrified of it at first, but they use it regularly now.