Smart pet doors
PetSafe Petporte Smart Flap review
Published 20 June 2026
A long-established microchip flap with a built-in light sensor that can lock automatically at dusk, alongside timer curfews. A proven, well-liked door, though the read-zone and response are a step behind the latest SureFlap.
Best for: Owners wanting automatic dusk locking
From £79.99 checked 20 Jun 2026
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What works
- Auto-locks at dusk
- Proven, well-liked design
- Reliable microchip reading
- Timer curfew
- Wall or door mount
What falls short
- Slower than latest SureFlap
- No full app
- Narrower read-zone
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% | 8.0 | Reliable 15-digit microchip reading; pets scan close to the flap |
| Security and stray exclusion | 20% | 8.5 | Registered-pet access with good stray exclusion |
| Weatherproofing and seal | 15% | 8.0 | Decent weatherproof seal |
| Response speed | 10% | 7.0 | Adequate response; a touch slower than SureFlap |
| Pet capacity and compatibility | 10% | 7.5 | Stores a moderate number of pets; reads existing chips |
| App and access control | 10% | 5.0 | No full app, but a light sensor auto-locks at dusk plus timer curfews |
| Installation and fit | 5% | 7.5 | Wall and door mount compatible |
| Value | 5% | 8.0 | Good value from a proven design |
| Weighted total | 7.63 |
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 | 15-digit microchip |
|---|---|
| Special | Light sensor auto-locks at dusk |
| Locking | Timer curfew plus auto |
| Fitting | Wall and door mount |
| Power | Mains or batteries |
| Best for | Automatic dusk locking |
Common questions
What is special about the Petporte?
Its built-in light sensor can automatically lock the flap at dusk and reopen at dawn, useful for keeping a cat in overnight when predator risk is highest, on top of standard timer curfews.
Is it as fast as a SureFlap?
Recognition is reliable but a touch slower, and pets scan close to the flap rather than from the wider zone SureFlap offers. For most cats this is fine.
Can it mount in a wall?
Yes, it is wall and door mount compatible, making it flexible for different installations.
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