Cat Mate Elite I.D Disc Cat Flap with Timer Control (305) - Compatible with Pet Mate I.D Discs, for Small to Average Sized Cats, for Glass, UPVC, Walls and Wood, White Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["The Cat Mate 305 Elite works with Pet Mate ID discs, small tags attached to your cat's collar, so the flap can be set to recognize your cat specifically. On top of that, it adds timer control, letting you schedule set hours when the flap will open or stay locked, which is a step beyond the simple 2-way or 4-way manual locks on Cat Mate's other models.", 'It is designed for glass, UPVC, walls, and wood installations, giving it more placement flexibility than flaps rated for thin panels only. The flap opening measures 7 1/16 by 8 1/16 inches and fits doors up to 2 inches thick. At 2.25 pounds, it is the heaviest Cat Mate model in this lineup, reflecting the added electronics for the disc reader and timer.', 'It carries the same 3-year guarantee as other Cat Mate products, and at $79.99 it sits at the top of the price range among the cat doors covered here.']

Specifications

Breed size

Extra Small

Weight

2.25 Pounds

Performance notes

The ID disc and timer system sets this apart from magnet-only or manual-lock flaps, giving scheduling flexibility that basic models cannot match, though it adds complexity and cost. The 2 inch maximum thickness and glass, UPVC, wall, and wood compatibility make it one of the more flexible options for installation location.

What buyers say

A 3.9 rating from 482 reviews is on the lower end for this category, and the smaller review count suggests less overall sales volume than PetSafe's or Ideal's bestsellers.