Sure Petcare SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap, RFID Collar Tags and Microchip Compatible, One-Button Control, Install in Doors, Windows and Walls, White, 4 x AA Batteries Required Not Included

This cat flap has been brilliant. It was easy to programme to my cat’s microchip and worked straight away. Best of all, it keeps the neighbourhood cats out while still letting my own cat come and go freely. The flap is quiet, reliable and gives real peace of mind knowing only the right cat can get in. It’s definitely one of those products that’s worth paying a little extra for. Highly recommended!

This is a cracking cat flap. As the chipped monsters (sorry, the chipped kittens) grew and became ready for outside, it was clear that we'd want some control of what they did (ie when they could come/go), and more importantly, how we were going to keep the several other cats (a couple of which are curious nosy and bulshy little fellas) out of house. Lots of review reading (mainly on here against other products) later and this was the choice - and I do not regret it. The boys didn't take long to get the hang of it - one is one of those curious nosy bulshy types I mentioned above - so much so that he does this hilarious Superman dive through it even time he goes out. Our other one is a little neurotic (the wife says sensible, but meh) and much more nervous reserved and careful so it took him a bit longer. The manual says tempt with ham/meat/etc - heck just rattle the cat treats on the other side of the door with it propped slightly open, he'll soon get the jist. Mr Neurotic our end had a slow start but realised he had to man up if he didn't want to miss out on the adventure outside. Folks do say some folks get a bit scared by the clicking. Again if your cat is a bit sensitive this maybe the case at first but persevere. They do realise in the end that actually to come in that the click is a good thing and means they can come in. I was a bit worried about the draft initally, and whilst there is a very small one despite the furry flap edges in the frame, it's not that bad. That said my flap is installed 90 degrees from the direction of wind - the wind cannot hit it straight on and it does look like you can kinda see between the flap edge and furry insulation and the outside world, so this might be a problem for others. The other thing to note (that doesn't bother us due to the location) is it looks OK and not too bulky from the inside (which is the side you can see in the main picture here on Amazon), but some my find it pig ugly on the outside due to the surround over the sensors - it does stick out a good couple of inches. This is a practical element for the cat flap, but yeah, if the cat flap is in a prominent location and you want a discreet cat flap, again please consider carefully. So far in the past 2.5 months the sensors haven't become that blocked. Unlike the state of the rest of the cat flap, with its mud and leaves dragged in by the monsters, so whilst I've had to clean the cat flap, the sensors haven't been affected. Range on the sensors is good and we've had no problems so far. I leave the cat flap set so that they can ALWAYS get in (even when locked in, just in case they do one day break out when they shouldn't) and we've had some noses up against the flap trying to get in, but as expected, no unwanted visitors. The only way such an unwanted visitor can get in, is if (s)he tailgates your own cat in, and that isn't going to happen unless they're friends and your cat is trying to have an unauthorised party whilst you're out (who needs teenagers?) Lastly, our cats are not allowed out yet after dark. We're both long day workers spread over the 7 days, so some days neither one of us in until a few hours after sunset. We get some help from the neighbours and family if we know we're going to be late (don't worry, they're not neglected when we're gone, they get plenty of visitors and love!), however I do wonder if I should've looked for a chip cat flap with timer. That's not a limitation of this cat flap, this does more than I expected better tahn I expected - but if you are reading this, do consider when your cat(s) is allowed out, and if you're around to lock 'em in. For what I wanted tho, great cat flap and so far so good. If we do have a disaster I'll update this, but I don't think I'll need to. Anyway, too much chat, hope this helps folks, I'll shut up now.

I’m so impressed with this catflap – it’s fantastic. It was easy to fit and it works beautifully. My first catflap was magnetic and initially it was marvellous until eventually every cat in the neighbourhood had a magnetic mouse attached to their collar. Then I had various cats letting themselves in and eating my cats’ food and causing various problems. I then looked at catflaps again but couldn’t afford a microchip scanner version because they were over hundred pounds which was way out of my budget. So I upgraded to an infra-red catflap. My cats wore fairly big infra-red microchip dangles on their collars but the running costs were quite high. I needed to buy button batteries for the devices and the devices themselves didn’t last that long either. My ladies were very active and the dangles became scratched up and so needed replacing. Also, if they got wet they’d stop working. So I had a store of dangles, AA batteries and button batteries. I developed a technique of wrapping the workings in cling film before putting in the dangle and so they lasted a bit longer. In time, one of my ladies died, and the infra-red catflap stopped working - it was impossible to programme it to accept the infra-red dangles. The guarantee had expired and I was back to the local cats letting themselves in, eating food and sometimes spraying. Now that a microchip scanner catflap is a more realistic £65, I thought I’d give it a go. I programmed the flap whilst my cat was relaxing on the sofa. She wasn’t impressed that I was wafting the flap around her head but it worked. (The printed instructions say that no amount of wafting will programme the flap, but I managed it). The flap itself is the perfect size, so it was just a matter of unscrewing the old one and installing the new one in its place. The hole matched up perfectly with no drilling or cutting. When my cat used it for the first time, it opened for her straightaway and then locked immediately. No other cats have been able to gain access to our house. This flap is clear plastic and she can look out to see if it’s safe before going out. We’re very happy with this catflap and I wish I’d been able to buy one years ago.

Works well and feels good quality. The microchip recognition is quick and it’s kept unwanted cats out. Fitting it was a little fiddly, which is why I’ve given it four stars, but once installed it’s been spot on

Update October 2011: Have had this a few months now, and would still give it 5 stars. It has been absolutely faultless in operation, and have not had one unwanted cat in my house. In short, a bit pricy but alot of thought has gone into this product, it is easy to use, works well on batteries; I don't think you will get anything much better than this. I seem to have the most recent version which is in answer to complaints about the previous model, so this version has a brush round the edges of the flap itself to minimise draughts, although there is still a small gap at the top but this is to allow the flap to swing; the flap also locates very positively in the centre (closed) position and the catch closes straight after my cat has gone through, in answer to complaints that there was too much delay with the previous model. It is my first cat flap for my first cat. Worried about other cats entering the home through more conventional flaps, and I didn't want any cumbersome magnets or whatever on her collar, I decided to get the most hi tech one. I had her microchipped first then ordered the flap which arrived very quickly. Before fitting it in the door I made sure it would respond to her chip, which it does very easily. It's dead easy to program; you simply put it into 'learn mode' which means you just press a button in the battery compartment, and it will memorise the chip of the first cat which goes though the flap, it then goes straight into normal operating mode. For your other cats you simply repeat the process. It is not possible for someone to press this learn button by mistake thus allowing foreign cats to get in, because the button is hidden under the cover of the battery compartment in normal use. There are only a couple of circumstances in which an unwanted cat may get in: 1) If the unwanted cat is chasing your cat and tail gates it through the flap; 2) If your cat is inside looking out and sticks its head right up to the flap, the catch operates; at this moment another cat may be able to get in; hopefully these two circumstances would be very rare, and I don't see how this could be improved. In addition there is a manual overide control, which is simply a knob which you rotate to set the flap for in only, out only, or completely locked. A great product which works well, and I can't see how it could be improved. I don't think you will be disappointed if you buy this.

I have to say that this cat flap is fantastic. Great quality build and the design is first rate. Simple to install and just as simple to program to my cats microchip. I was a bit worried because the vet, who should've gone to Specsavers, couldn't get the chip in my poor cat in the right place. It ended up off center of the back of his neck but there's no need to worry as the Sureflap just detected it faultlessly and continues to do so. The only problem now is trying to get the furry little bugger to use it . . . he's a little dense and it looks like patience, many treats and encouragement will be required. I couldn't recommend this highly enough though, it works flawlessly and was extremely easy to program (do this first!) then install. If my cat is too thick to ever use it it'll be a highly decorative piece of door furniture. Hey ho Update: Within a couple of days of having the Sureflap installed we've managed to get our moggie to start using it. Extensive bribery with treats works wonders. Take a look at the many YouTube videos for ideas on getting your cat to use it. Of interest, one technique is to tape the flap open permanently so the cat doesn't have to push the flap in the early stages. This worked wonders and he was able to find his way back into the house in no time. Unfortunately, traveling the other way is still a mystery to him but I'm sure we'll get there . . . Anyway, during this 'taped up' experiment we found one of the neighbours bigger Toms showing interest. Not long later and the big boy had become an intruder! I'm now so pleased I paid the extra for this item rather than a bog standard cat flap. Locking out the neighbours cats is fantastic and will make our cats life easier and stress free. He's lovely, just wish he wasn't so dense Further Update: After some hesitation our furry family member is now using this cat flap freely, both to go out and come back in. I've lost count of the number of times the neighboring cats have tried and been denied access. The main offender has now completely given up even trying! It's hard to convey just how much of an improvement to our home life this device is. No more having to open the door every time he wants go out or come in, no more having to worry about invaders nicking his biscuits. This is one of the best buys we've made and I seriously can't recommend it highly enough Further Further update: Got a cat? Just get one! After a few weeks our furry friend now uses this constantly and the days of having to get up to open doors through constant meowing are gone. Seriously, this is such an improvement in quality of life, particularly with a moggy who changes his mind every 5 minutes. Of course, the major advantage with Sureflap is the microchip and as I've commented before this works like a dream. The other older local bully cats no longer even bother trying the flap, they did so many times but never once got in. This is just a superb device and I can't imagine being without it now. I couldn't rate this highly enough. Quality construction, excellent instructions, even a selection of screw sizes for different doors. Wonderful

So, the usual cat owner problem, our cat soft as grease (as are the neighbours cats in fairness, though it's fair to say one of them is soft as dough... like a dough ball... that eat all the other dou.... you know what I'll say it, SHE'S FAT. That kitty consumes worlds for breakfast, she should have the silver surfer going ahead of her to warn people of their impending planetary doom), as I was saying...... just sits back and watches the neighbours cats eat his food. When we're at work we have no idea if he's actually managed to get a look in (as we work different times sometimes he's not in when food goes down). Well that has all changed thanks to this cat flat! *Robust construction - Definitely the most sturdy cat flap we have used. *Easy installation - if in a glass door you will need a new glass panel that has a hole in it (less than £30 for a patterned, toughened, double glazed panel with the required cut out for the flap, from my local glazer) you will need the additional surround (frankly this finishes it off much nicer anyway) and bare in mind, you may need to trim the bottom of the said surround, but unless you are infirm this is a simple task with a good sharp stanley knife (other brands of knife are available), or I guess hacksaw and file.... *VERY EASY TO REGISTER YOUR CAT(S) and for the cats to use - Even our cat that is scared of anything different had no problem wandering up to it and soon (less than a few hours) was happily hopping in and out. *Batteries last around 6 months and there is a low battery indicator. *IT IS NOT TRIGGERED by your cat simply being in the vicinity, this is the cleaver part, it reads the chip as your cat pokes it's head in (and it is instant), so no chance of interlopers popping in just because your cat is sat on the back step, or sat next to the flap. *The most compact scanning cat flap I have seen, it is barely bigger than a normal cat flap. *Our cat is much happier and seems a lot more settled now. Sir Isaac Newton would be proud of Sureflap for improving upon his invention! UPDATE: ONE YEAR ON *Changed the batteries for the first time late last month. *Still working fantastically well. *The flap has now paid for itself due to the money we have saved in food. *Our cat is a hell of a lot more confident and happy than he was, to the point where when he is outside he no longer let's other cat's bully him. *As an added bonus we have noticed that we no longer get gusts of wind blowing through on stormy days!

It's 3am. You're in the depths of slumber. Your body gradually rejuvenating itself, preparing you for the busy day ahead. Nothing can bother you. In your dreams you are the master of your own destiny. Except those who have purchased a 'SureFlap Cat Flap with Microchip Identification, White, 21 x 21 cm'. Because for you, you will be awoken at hourly intervals to your cat trying to head-butt his way through the inoperable plastic gateway which serves not as a gateway, but a barrier to your feline overlord entering his dominion. You may as well have saved your £60 and endured the incessant miaows at the window, or the desperate squeak of paws at the glass, wax-on wax-off fashion, attracting your attention to his plight of being outside. "You've just been unlucky enough to receive a faulty product", I hear you say. And yes, that was my initial reaction too. On contacting the customer service desk, you will be politely provided with an assortment of top tips, to get the best out of your 'SureFlap Cat Flap with Microchip Identification, White, 21 x 21 cm’. Adjust the screws, for fixing them too tight can be the cause of this problem. Still seeing no improvement? Try cleaning the battery contacts - poor connections can impede operation. (On an item less than nine months old, this all seems unlikely, but you don’t want to cause undue hassle. You willingly oblige.) When this fails, you are asked what batteries you are using, because of course, you were informed that only premium batteries work with their product... No recollection of this requirement on purchase? No, me neither. But this is an irrelevance, as everyone knows the old adage, 'you buy it cheap, you buy it twice'. (SureFlap being the exception). You cat will suffer significant distress. Imagine the thoughts of your disapproving companion, when he fears he’s been locked out for good. For you, there will be months of domestic disharmony, as you succumb to middle of the night arguments as to whose turn it is to allow the blighter in, repeating the whole process an hour later, when it's clear he returned solely to stock up on Whisk-as Tasty Pockets, before making the arduous journey back to the neighbour's garden to evacuate his bowels. My main criticism of the 'SureFlap Cat Flap with Microchip Identification, White, 21 x 21 cm' is that it fails in its primary function of being a cat flap - allowing a cat in and out of your home, without involving you in the process. **** UPDATE: A replacement was finally offered which has been working without issue for almost 2 months now. ****

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Muy contentos con el producto nunca falla y nuestras gatas entran en casa sin problemas. A la vez siento que solo hace falta en el caso de que haya gatos potencialmente intrusivos. En nuestro caso nunca he visto un gato intentando entrar así que se podría haber comprado una gatera más barata.

Just a little too small for my cat and I stool haven’t used the cup reader

Je conseille à tous les propriétaires de chats, la chatière est connecté à la puce de votre chat, donc pas de risque d’autre animal qui entre ! Peu de déperdition de chaleur l’hiver

Es la segunda que compro, mis gatos la usan todo el tiempo y es super facil de programar. Pero esta puerta gasta mucho las baterias, cada dos dias tengo que cambiarlas, son recargables y nuevas. Ya probe con las de la otra puerta y ocurre lo mismo.