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Catit PIXI Smart Drinking Fountain

Erin Caldwell
Covered by Erin Caldwell, Pet Technology Editor
Catit PIXI Smart Drinking Fountain

Catit PIXI Smart Drinking Fountain — product image.

8.1 / 10
How we rate it · AI Buy Lab Score

8 strengths and trade-offs from our review coverage

How we rate it · AI Buy Lab Score
Filtration
9.0
Manufacturer specs
Capacity
7.0
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Quietness
8.0
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Ease of cleaning
8.5
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Power & placement
7.5
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Value
8.0
Editorial assessment

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Final score is the weighted average of the dimension scores above — see How we score on /how-we-test/.

Brand: Catit · Category: Water Fountains

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App-connected 2 L fountain with UV-C clarification three times a day, a stainless steel top and triple filtration.

Strengths & trade-offs

Summarized from our published coverage: Best Pet Water Fountain: 4 Editor Picks.

What we like

  • UV-C clarification three times a day plus triple filtration — the deepest published water treatment here
  • Stainless steel top, dishwasher safe; three drinking options from one unit
  • Free app with no in-app purchases and 60/30-day pump and filter reminders
  • Under 1 W average power; auto-shutdown when empty

What we don't like

  • Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only with a stated 30 m range
  • 2 L capacity is a one-to-two-cat reservoir
  • No price or star rating published on the manufacturer's own page
  • USB-powered, so the adapter position is fixed to a socket
Key specs
Capacity67.5 fl oz / 2 L
FiltrationTriple Action Filter
UV-C3 x 60 min a day
TopStainless steel, dishwasher safe
PowerUSB, DC 5V 1A, under 1 W
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 GHz only, 30 m range
AppFree Catit PIXI app, no in-app purchases
SafetyAuto-shutdown when empty, LED alerts
Size8 x 8 x 6.7 in, 1.76 lb

Specifications from the manufacturer product record and retailer listings, verified 2026-11-07.

3-Year Cost of Ownership

3-Year Cost of Ownership — Catit PIXI Smart Drinking Fountain
Component3-year costSourceVerified
Purchase (list price)not publishedMaker/retailer list priceverified 2026-11-07
Triple Action Filter replacementsnot published

Replacement filters are sold separately; the maker publishes no filter price on the verified page.

Maker spec: Filtrationverified 2026-11-07
Catit PIXI app$0

Free with no in-app purchases, per the maker's spec.

Maker spec: Appverified 2026-11-07
Total (published costs only)Cannot total — no verified list price for this product.

The total sums only costs the maker has published on the verified date shown. Replacement filters, liners, trays, food and any optional memberships carry no published price in the record we verified, so they are listed but not summed. Price them at the retailer before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which pet water fountain has the largest published capacity?

The PetSafe Drinkwell Stainless Steel Multi-Pet Fountain at 128 oz (1 gallon), ahead of the PETLIBRO Dockstream 2 at 3 L, per the manufacturers' own pages. Source: Best Pet Water Fountain: 4 Editor Picks

Which pet water fountain works without a power cord?

The PETLIBRO Dockstream 2 is the cordless option in this group: 5200 mAh battery, up to 30 days on a charge. The PETKIT EverSweet 3 Pro must stay plugged in despite its wireless pump. Source: Best Pet Water Fountain: 4 Editor Picks

Which water fountains have app controls?

The Catit PIXI Smart (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz), the PETLIBRO Dockstream 2 (2.4 and 5 GHz) and the PETKIT EverSweet 3 Pro (Bluetooth). The PetSafe Drinkwell has no app. Source: Best Pet Water Fountain: 4 Editor Picks

Which fountain publishes the lowest operating noise?

The PETKIT EverSweet 3 Pro, at up to 25 dB stated. Catit publishes no decibel figure for the PIXI. Source: Best Pet Water Fountain: 4 Editor Picks

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