This SureFlap bundle pairs the brand's microchip reading cat flap with a connectivity hub, but its 3.8 star average is lower than SureFlap's standalone microchip door, worth weighing against the premium price.
Owners who already use or want SureFlap's hub ecosystem and are willing to pay for added connectivity on top of microchip recognition.
Skip if
You want a simpler, lower cost microchip door, since SureFlap's standalone version carries a higher rating.
Breed size Small
Weight 1.3 Kilograms
Priced 1385% above the category median ($31.95 across 49 tracked models)
Our scorecard
3.8/5overall
Owner rating3.8/5
3.8 average across 1,400 owner ratings
Popularity3.4/5
1,400 owner reviews, more than most models here
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 SureFlap Microchip Cat Door Connect bundle combines the brand's magnetic, microchip reading cat flap with a hub, which is what separates it from SureFlap's standalone microchip door. The flap itself uses a magnetic closure and fits panels up to 25 centimeters thick.", "At $474.61, this is a premium priced option even within the smart pet door space, reflecting the added hub hardware bundled in. It's built from plastic, weighs about 1.3 kilograms, and comes in white.", 'With 1,400 reviews and a 3.8 star average, buyer sentiment here trails other SureFlap products in this lineup, which is worth factoring in given the price point.']
Pros
Microchip recognition limits entry to your own pets
Magnetic flap closure
Hub bundle adds connectivity beyond the basic microchip door
Backed by an established smart pet door brand
Cons
3.8 star average is lower than SureFlap's standalone microchip door
$474.61 price is high for a cat door
Plastic construction at this price point
Specifications
Breed size
Small
Weight
1.3 Kilograms
Performance notes
The magnetic flap and microchip reading mechanism are the core of this door's function, with the added hub hardware being the main difference from SureFlap's standalone microchip model. It fits panels up to 25 centimeters thick and weighs about 1.3 kilograms.
What buyers say
A 3.8 star average across 1,400 reviews is on the lower end for this category, suggesting a mixed reception relative to its high price and the brand's other microchip door models.
The door reads your pet's existing microchip to allow entry, so no separate collar tag or key fob is required.
What does the hub add?
This bundle includes a hub for connectivity beyond what the standalone microchip door offers, though it's worth checking current app compatibility before buying.
What size opening does it fit?
It fits panels up to 25 centimeters thick, with a magnetic flap closure.
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