They are different from smart pet doors in that they use a magnetic key to unlock (rather that RFID or microchip). This would require a short range proximity/presence sensor which I could attach to her collar which would notify me when she is within proximity of the toilet/sensor. We suspect that the motorized versions may be slightly less able to keep a second pet from following the first out. This is particularly handy if you want to keep your animals inside at night, but you do not want to have to get up to let them out in the morning. We have been using this with just he metal door pinned up and the dog can go in and out to his heart’s content.

Frankly, with two very active Labs bursting through the door at least 25 to 50 times a day, it is amazing that it has shown the durability it has. We our on our second electronic door; we moved away from the first one and installed a new one after our move. As we've seen above, some magnetic dog and cat doors require no power source at all, neither for the door nor for the collar key. Power supply** The Electronic PlexiDor is supplied with a US 2-pin 110 volt transformer by the US manufacturers.The Petsafe SmartDoor Electronic pet door uses radio-frequency technology reads a unique signal of a smart electronic key to trigger to unlock so your large dog up to 45kg can come and go as they please! Have a 1st gen ST hub, and have just a few devices on it - a lightbulb, a Schlage lock, and a Chamberlain garage door. There is pretty good aesthetic acceptance when the actuator hardware is horizontal along the top edge of the door, either on the door or just above it. It is a great alternative to the power adapter if you do not have a power outlet near your installed Passport or if you do not want a power cord connected to your pet door.

Our goal was to make it as easy as possible for anyone with some Arduino hardware/software skills to be able to get a new “Device” up and running in a matter of minutes versus hours/days. Pet doors USA has been great about helping us fix minor issues and it is still working great after 9 years.

Welcome to Solo Dog Doors First Inventor of Automatic Pet Doors Solo Pet Doors is your number one source for automated pet doors, supplying you with the highest quality, convenient, secure, and safe automated electronic pet doors made in USA. Only dogs wearing a programmed collar key are allowed through the door and all other animals are forced to stay outside.

For those preferring sound-based mechanisms, there's the Ultra-Sonic Collar Keys, although they require regular battery checks and are not suitable for pets that swim. Here's our list: The Cat Mate Elite 305/306, PetSafe Smart Door, and High Tech Power Pet Door are all raccoon-resistant. Set independent inside and outside activation ranges and gives you Power Pet's unique 4 Way Access system.

Despite a couple of failed attempts , Diedre was wonderful , patient and would do whatever it took to get it back to excellent shape. AUTOMATIC CLOSE CONTROL: Your POWER PET PX Features a smart sensing circuit that keeps the door panel open as long as it is receiving the signal from your pet's collar. There is also Magnetic Collar Keys, with options for both non-power requiring and battery-powered versions.