Smart pet doors
SureFlap Microchip Pet Door Connect review
Published 20 June 2026
The best smart cat flap on the market. Takes the reliable SureFlap platform and adds app control through the Sure Petcare hub: remote curfews, entry and exit notifications and activity history. Hub setup is fiddly, but once running it is excellent.
Best for: Tech-savvy owners wanting app control and activity tracking
From £139.99 checked 20 Jun 2026
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What works
- App control and activity history
- Remote curfew and locking
- Class-leading recognition
- Entry and exit notifications
- Alexa support
What falls short
- Hub setup is fiddly
- Hub adds to the cost
- Mixed reviews on setup, not performance
How it scores
We rate every product in this category on the same criteria, weighted by how much they matter in daily use. Each score is out of 10.
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognition accuracy and reliability | 25% | 9.5 | Same class-leading wide read-zone and reliable recognition as other SureFlaps |
| Security and stray exclusion | 20% | 9.5 | Admits only registered pets, top-tier stray exclusion; larger opening for small dogs |
| Weatherproofing and seal | 15% | 8.5 | Magnetic seal with good weatherproofing |
| Response speed | 10% | 8.0 | Quick scan-and-unlock |
| Pet capacity and compatibility | 10% | 8.5 | Stores up to 32 pets; all common chip formats |
| App and access control | 10% | 9.0 | Full app via the hub: remote lock, curfew scheduling, entry and exit alerts, Alexa Confirm on your exact model before relying on it. |
| Installation and fit | 5% | 7.5 | Fits doors, windows and walls; hub needed for app features, setup can be fiddly |
| Value | 5% | 7.5 | Good value if you want the smart features; hub adds cost |
| Weighted total | 8.85 |
How we score: each rating combines the manufacturer specification with the weight of feedback from owners and independent reviewers. We do not copy other reviews. The score is our own synthesis, and we show the reasoning so you can judge it yourself.
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Key specifications
| Recognition | Microchip, wide read-zone |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 32 pets |
| Smart | App via Sure Petcare hub, alerts, remote curfew |
| Opening | Large cats and small dogs |
| Locking | 4-way plus remote |
| Compatibility | Alexa |
Common questions
What does the Connect add over a standard SureFlap?
App control through the Sure Petcare hub: you can lock and unlock remotely, schedule curfews from your phone, and get notifications when each pet comes or goes, plus activity history. The core recognition is the same reliable platform.
Do I need the hub?
Yes, the app and smart features require the separately supplied hub connected to your router. Without it, it still works as a normal microchip door.
Why are some reviews lower?
The lower star average reflects hub setup complexity rather than door performance. Once the hub is running, owners rate it highly.
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