It’s extremely energy-efficient, with two magnetic closing points that increase insulation and act as a draught excluder. I'd love to take one of the cat flaps apart to see, sadly I don't have the money to throw at it, however I would bet there's at least the option to fit an LCD and buttons to it, however whether they used the same circuit boards as the pet door (meaning all you would need to do is solder onto the empty pads and add some buttons at the least if the app went out) or if they used different circuit boards (meaning much more work would be needed to fit one with an LCD) I've been looking online and some people have made their own DIY solutions (I plan to make a DIY timed cat litter box that opens when the flap locks) and you could make a flap that does the same as the sureflap without the chip reading.

Using either your cat’s microchip or an ID tag attached to their collar, the microchip cat flap will allow your cat and your cat alone to enter your home. The flap itself works well and the feature to lock/unlock remotely is really useful, as are the text notifications when a cat goes in/out. Repeat this up to 31 more times, depending on how many cats you have around the place and you’re all set.This may vary slightly depending on the payment method, availability, your location and public holidays.

Microchipping your cat by inserting a tiny chip into your pet is one of the easiest ways to keep it safe. Once set, test the opening to make sure it’s a seamless fit and introduce your cat to their new cat flap! After this confirmation, you will receive the zooplus Newsletter regularly starting with the next issue. The PetSafe® Microchip Cat Flap reads the most common type of microchip implanted in cats – FDX-B (15-digit). If you live in an area with lots of cats, you’ll probably already know they like to visit each other’s homes.The Sureflap Microchip Cat Flap does exactly what it sets out to do: it gives you both control and more insights into your pets’ lives than you’ve ever had before. If you have another Sure Flap Connect product (such as an automatic feeder) this can use the same Hub as the cat flap. Only microchipped pets (that you have scanned into the door) can come inside the house (though any animal can exit - please note you can also install the door in reverse, to control which pet leaves the house, but you will need to make sure the door is completely undercover outside to protect the electronics). I have had a few times were one of my cats have had to be grounded due to a infected paw due to a cat bite and so could not let him out for a few days days but the app will not let me hold him back as being grounded to stay in, I think this must be a option that could be programmed into the app side of the entry exit control part of the app for one of the pets chips to be restricted when read if not all have options for entry or exit, at . If you’re going to be out, you can share permissions with your friends so that they can keep an eye on your cats and control their comings and goings.

Receive a notification whenever your cat drinks from Felaqua Connect, for real-time reassurance when you are away from home. I might consider a cat flap that's more 'basic' (although as I already said the connect just becomes at best a regular cat flap if the app fails) however having one where I can easily check from my phone, from anywhere if he's in or out and modify settings on the fly is really something that is a good idea. Give your feline friend the ultimate freedom while maintaining complete control with the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap Connect. Compare our four products to find the right door for you and your pet, whether you want a connected door or a door for multi-pet homes.Sure Petcare App - Your Gateway to Smart Pet Care: The free app, available for iOS and Android, brings a host of powerful features to your fingertips. The Sure Petcare app provides you with notifications and reports on your pet’s location and activity. Through the app, you will Receive notifications when your pet enters and leaves your home; I think it’s great to know what they are up to.