The Most Unusual Smart Home Device Tested This Year

Innovative Smart Entry for Pets

For families with young children, sticking to a routine is essential yet often challenging. Whether it's a school event or an unexpected illness, something always seems to disrupt the schedule. However, when it comes to our pets, maintaining a routine is non-negotiable.

We've upgraded our dog's lifestyle with various smart devices, such as automated feeders, GPS trackers, and surveillance cameras. Despite these advances, the one task we couldn’t automate—until now—was managing our pet's comings and goings.

Revolutionary Pet Access Technology

Equipped with a specialized collar, my dog triggers sensors on this high-tech pet door simply by approaching it. The seamless process allows the door to swing open effortlessly.

Previously, we had an ordinary dog door installed in the glass slider of our sunroom, which meant leaving a door ajar and letting in undesirable weather and pests. The High Tech Pet door has been a game-changer, solving these problems impressively.

The door is affixed to the glass entrance leading to our sunroom, enabling our dog to access his designated outdoor area comfortably. This fenced space with gravel and artificial turf keeps his 'business' contained and easy to manage.

Using the collar's signal, the door opens when my dog approaches, closing shortly after to maintain security. If he lingers, the door lightly rolls back without alarming him, steering clear of traditional flap issues.

Far more advanced than a simple pet flap, the Power Pet Roll Up Door is available in wall-mounted and standalone models across different sizes, making it suitable for various installations.

Despite the pet door installation, I can still use the sunroom entrance without worrying about the panel falling out, thanks to its robust design.

The smart door system attaches with a small latch and includes weatherproofing measures, allowing secure closure when needed or full accessibility when not.

The device provides manual control options through buttons and dials, adapting sensor sensitivity and operational settings to suit different environments.

Over a month of use has demonstrated its effectiveness, with the pet adapting in mere minutes, even adjusting to our absences thanks to the door's autonomy.

Though mostly reliable, the accompanying app has shown room for improvement, such as persistent connectivity and scheduling bugs. Nonetheless, remote operation remains largely unaffected.

Practical Considerations for Smart Pet Doors

Alleviating the stress of boarding, this door has transformed our dog's experience, letting him enjoy a familiar environment and the autonomy to move freely as he needs.

This solution suits pet owners seeking autonomy for their pets or a user-friendly, secure alternative to conventional pet doors. It's a purchase that truly enriches the pet's daily routine and independence.