It’s extremely energy-efficient, with two magnetic closing points that increase insulation and act as a draught excluder.

Expect to calculate between two to six centimetres more than the stated dimensions and around five centimetres in depth.A friend recommended it and said it was very strong and cats definitely can’t get out, which is what I want. As well as the usual one-touch programming button, the pet door has a curfew mode that allows you to set the door to lock and unlock at various times.

I am looking for a flap with a simple timer mechanism which locks the flap to "in only" after a certain time in the evening and reopens it in the morning. It’s a really simple cat flap to programme, with just the push of a button and an LED indicator that flashes to let you know the microchip has been registered.A battery-powered cat flap with microchip and timer function, allowing you to give your cat the access it needs, while keeping your home safe from uninvited feline visitors. We've had one in the past where we can just turn the wee knob and manually set it to in but not out but I like the idea of being able to set times in advance because we're not always at home when it starts to get dark for example.

However, you won’t get all these features without the hub, and this needs to be plugged into your router with an Ethernet cable as well as into the mains. The cat flap is draught- and weatherproof, thanks to its stable, high-quality polymer and brush-sealed flap. Encourage them to scent mark the flap or take a cloth, wipe it around their face and then wipe over the cat flap. x 28cm, the SureFlap Microchip Pet Door should accommodate even the largest moggy, as well as small dogs. My cats come in at night, so visibilty should not be a problem, hence the want for a cat flap on a timer.

If you are there then surely you'll check the cats are in and then lock the cat flap, and if you aren't there you don't want it to lock itself incase the cat is outside. The cat flap can be programmed for up to 32 cats and is powered by four AA batteries that should last up to a year.

These cat flaps have a built-in sensor that recognises your cat’s microchip, meaning only they can go in and out of the flap. If you would like to learn more about this cat flap, read our full SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap review. Try to install your cat flap into a wall, door or window that opens out onto an enclosed or sheltered space. Also, I do not believe a reflective collar is going to aid the cat too well in preventing an RTA, cats tend to get run over because they get all scatty and run out in front of cars. They immediately send a dual scan one out to me The cat flap is locked both ways You can change the settings though.As an aside, I really think there is a niche in the market for a CHEAP timer catflap with no other bells and whistles (eg no microchip recognition, no collar tag recognition etc). If we manually set it as “in only” one cat cat find a way by pulling it forward with her claw and dipping under it! You get all the usual features of a microchip cat flap – it works with one-button programming and has a manual locking system – but there are also lots of extras accessible through the app. Prior to the clock change, it’s best to speak to your vet about how to handle any changes to your cat’s medication schedule. This puts them at a huge advantage over a normal, non-chipped flap – particularly if your cat is being bullied or you have a greedy, six-dinner Sid living nearby.