Best smart cat flap for app control and activity tracking
SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap Connect Review
3.8(1,417 Amazon ratings)
Typical UK price: £160–£200
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Our experience fitting it
Customers usually buy the Connect after an illness, a house move or a close call with a road. Being able to lock the flap remotely and see when your cat came home is worth real money to those owners.
Pros
- App control — lock, unlock and set curfews from anywhere
- Logs every entry and exit with timestamps
- DualScan lets you keep one cat in while another comes and goes
- Same fitting dimensions as the standard SureFlap flap
Cons
- Requires the Sure Petcare Hub plugged into your router
- Lower average rating — most complaints relate to connectivity, not the flap
- Notably more expensive than a plain microchip flap
Specifications
| Aperture required | 165mm W × 171mm H |
|---|---|
| Outer frame | 210mm W × 210mm H |
| Tunnel depth | 70mm |
| Batteries | 4 × AA, ~6 months |
| Connectivity | Hub required (Ethernet to router) |
| Extra features | App control, curfew, DualScan |
| Warranty | 3 years (manufacturer) |
Fitting notes from our installers
Fitting is identical to the standard SureFlap, so you can upgrade later without changing the aperture. Keep the hub within reasonable range of the flap — thick stone walls between the two are the usual cause of drop-outs.
We fit this model into uPVC doors, composite doors and glass doors across the North West and Yorkshire.
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Compare with other cat flaps
SureFlap Microchip Cat FlapBest overall for most single- and two-cat homes
SureFlap Microchip Pet DoorBest for large cats, Maine Coons and small dogs
PetSafe Microchip Cat FlapBest value microchip flap and best for multi-cat homes
PetSafe Manual-Locking Cat FlapBest budget flap where microchip entry isn't neededSee also our SureFlap vs PetSafe comparison and microchip vs manual guide.