Easy Install – This modern style of cat flap comes with a cutting template and installation guide; the cat flap is easily installed with just a few simple steps 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. You will need four AA batteries to power the cat flap, but users report that these last for around a year, making the Cat Mate even better value.

This award winner is compatible with veterinary microchips and RFID collar tags. If you have an existing cat flap, it has been designed to act as a drop-in replacement for easy switching to the new technology. Smart technology has taken over homes up and down the country, and if you want to use your phone to also control your cat’s movements, this microchip model could be ideal. Similar to a microchip, except it only needs a magnetic strip on the collar. You can choose to only let your cat in or out rather than both ways, and it limits strays, but any cat with a magnetic collar can still enter. There is also a risk they could lose the collar key Two-Way Manual This reads the microchip or infrared sensor on your cat’s collar or implant before opening. You need to register the chip to the flap, so only your chosen cats will be able to come and go. These are often the most popular and recommended Four-Way Magnetic Not only will your cat be able to come and go as they please, but you won’t have to keep a beady eye out for them either.

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Suitable for installation in doors, windows or walls with the correct adapters, the cat flap comes with a fairly simple installation guide. You only get one collar and magnetic key in the box, but you can buy more separately if you have multiple cats. With a microchip cat flap, your cat will feel secure in its own home, safe in the knowledge that the neighbour's cat can't get in to steal its food, spray in its territory or invade its space! It is also a great option if you are often away from home or at work for long hours, allowing your cat necessary freedom to come and go. If they won’t go through on their own, try to get your cat to move through the cat flap using their favourite treats.

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. You will also need four C cell batteries, which you should expect to last a maximum of six months. Outdoor cats love exploring. But you can’t always be there as and when they ordain themselves to come inside for TLC. A good option is to install a cat flap. Microchip identification flaps are often thought of as the best option for keeping unwelcome moggies out of your home. But they’re also great if you want your cats to come and go as they please, or if you want to prevent one going out but not the others.We’ve included specific cat flaps for installing into glass and walls in our roundup, but here are a few general rules to follow with these materials: For a window, you will need a special flap which can be installed in glass, which is usually thinner than door flaps. They often have to be fitted at the same time as a new pane of glass is placed into the door or window as it is hard to cut into an existing piece, which could be expensive and limits when you can get one. It is the best idea if your cat currently uses a window for access and you don’t want to confuse them though. Prop the cat flap open with a peg or strong tape. Give your cat time to get used to going in and out through the hole and lower it slightly over time so that they have to start pushing it a little. If your cat is reluctant to use the flap, try enticing them through with their favourite treats. Do make sure that your cat’s microchip is one that’s recognised by the cat flap you choose. Some older microchips and foreign chips may not work with a microchip cat flap. Where should I install my cat flap? Not up for making these massive changes to the structure of your home, or maybe you live in rented accommodation? There are a couple of other options out there which could suit but they have their limitations.