ROJECO Smart Bouncing Cat Ball

The ROJECO Smart Bouncing Cat Ball moves on its own, bouncing and rolling to trigger your cat's chasing instincts. A built-in obstacle sensor helps it change direction when it hits something, a rechargeable battery means no spare batteries to buy, and a soft silicone shell is gentle on furniture. It comes in orange or green.

Key features

• Three modes: passive mode (jumping only), gentle mode (moving only) and move-and-jump mode. The ball rolls 360° with obstacle avoidance and goes to standby to save power.
• Bounce height: jumps 1 to 5cm to attract cats.
• Smart sensor: detects obstacles and changes direction automatically to avoid getting stuck.
• USB rechargeable: a built-in 3.7V 180mAh battery charges in about 1 hour for 2 to 4 hours of play, with 24 hours of standby.
• LED light: a light strip lets cats play in the dark.
• Compact and light: a 42mm silicone shell weighing just 40g, easy for a cat to bat and carry. The shell is removable and washable.
• Auto turn-off and wake-up: the toy enters standby and can be re-activated by touch.
• Works on most floors: rolls and bounces on carpet, hardwood and tile.

Four functions at a glance

The manufacturer's icon strip lists three modes, USB charging, 360° rolling and intelligent obstacle avoidance.

New version compared with the old version

The manufacturer's comparison chart sets the new version against the old version. The new version adds a bouncing mode on top of self-moving rolling, jumps 1 to 5cm, uses a 3.7V 180mAh battery (old: 80mAh), a 16000 r/min motor (old: 8000 r/min), charges in 1 hour (old: 1.5 to 2 hours) and works for 2 to 4 hours (old: 1.5 hours).

Three interactive modes

The ball moves, shakes or bounces automatically, and you switch modes to suit different cat games: passive mode for jumping only, gentle mode for moving only, and move-and-jump mode for both.

Smart sensor

A built-in automatic obstacle-avoidance sensor makes the ball change direction when it hits objects such as table legs or a mug, so it keeps playing instead of sitting stuck in a corner.

360° auto-rotating

The ball rolls irregularly, so cats do not tire of chasing it. The picture shows a cat chasing it across a rug.

Jump height, LED light and washable shell

Three panels cover the ball's party tricks: a high bounce of 1 to 5cm to attract cats (with a 5cm marker), a cool LED light so cats can play in the dark, and a removable, washable silicone shell, shown being rinsed in water.

Solid, durable silicone ball

The manufacturer states the high-quality silicone is non-toxic and will not break even when it hits the wall hundreds of times.

Switching on and off

Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds until the LED turns on or off.

Choosing a mode

Long press for 3 seconds to turn the ball on and the green light comes on. A short press then cycles through the green and blue lights. Stay on a colour for 3 seconds and the light flashes twice to confirm the mode. During bouncing, a short press switches modes.

Auto turn-off, wake-up and petite size

After it has worked twice, the toy enters standby with the green light on, and a touch wakes it again. Its petite size will not scare your pets and gives your cat a fun way to get more exercise.

USB charging step by step

The manufacturer's charging guide has three steps: open the silicone cover, insert the Type-C charging cable, then check the indicator. A red light means the battery is low and needs charging, and a steady green light means charging is complete. Fully charge the ball before first use.

Product parameters

The parameter chart shows an orange ball and a green one with the 42mm diameter marked.

What is in the box

• 1 × ROJECO Smart Bouncing Cat Ball (orange or green)
• 1 × Type-C USB charging cable
• 1 × user manual

Works well with

Pair it with the Rechargeable Laser Cat Toy or the TY823 3-in-1 Smart Pet Toy for a mix of chase and tease play, and browse the pet toys collection. Our guides explain why cats love bouncing balls, interactive versus passive toys and automatic cat toys for busy owners.

Frequently asked questions

Does it need batteries?

No. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that charges through a Type-C USB cable.

How do I turn it on?

Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds until the LED turns on. Hold it for 3 seconds again to turn it off.

What do the charging lights mean?

A red light means the battery is low and needs charging. A steady green light means charging is complete.

How high does it bounce?

It jumps 1 to 5cm, and the picture of the jump height shows a 5cm marker.

How long does it play for?

About 2 to 4 hours of working time after a charge of about 1 hour, plus 24 hours of standby.

Is the shell washable?

The manufacturer's picture shows the silicone shell removable and washable.

Will it get stuck under furniture?

The built-in sensor makes it change direction when it hits objects, which helps it avoid getting stuck.

Is it suitable for kittens and older cats?

It is small and light, so most cats can chase it. Supervise play at first and see how your cat gets on. For a gentler toy, see our guide to toys for senior cats.