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Product brief

Omlet Smart Autodoor: specifications, fit, and tradeoffs

A side-opening door with Wi-Fi status, alerts, schedules, and optional Alexa or Google control. It can run on AA batteries or plug-in power.

Updated July 18, 2026Specifications independently checkedHow we research

Quick answer

  • Best remote controls: Remote status checks and smart-home control.
  • Power: 4 AA batteries or plug-in supply.
  • Controls: Wi-Fi app, light, timer, Alexa, Google.
  • Key fit detail: 16.5 x 19.25 in frame; 11.75 x 7.75 in opening.

Editorial verdict

The right premium choice if remote status matters more than lowest cost and your Wi-Fi reaches the coop reliably.

Strong points

  • Remote door status and battery alerts
  • Side-opening mechanism is hard to lift from below
  • Battery or plug-in power

Tradeoffs

  • Costs more than non-connected doors
  • Remote features depend on stable coop Wi-Fi

Specification sheet

Power
4 AA batteries or plug-in
Frame
16.5 x 19.25 in
Opening
11.75 x 7.75 in
Water resistance
IPX6
Connectivity
Wi-Fi; Omlet app; Alexa and Google
Weather note
IPX6 water-resistance rating listed
Verified
July 18, 2026

Who should choose it

Remote status checks and smart-home control is the clearest use case. Before buying, translate that label into site facts: available opening or footprint, safe power, control range, weather exposure, and the person who will service it.

  • The finished dimensions fit with room for full travel and service access.
  • The stated power method is safe and maintainable at the installation point.
  • The control method matches the required range—local, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.
  • A manual backup can be performed quickly by another caregiver.

Before you rely on it

Read the current manual, inventory every included part, and complete the manufacturer setup sequence. Observe repeated cycles or feeding/recording events as appropriate before leaving the system unattended.

Write down the manual override or fallback, label compatible replacement power or hardware, and show another caregiver how to recover from a failure. Automation is most useful when the backup is boring and obvious.

Open the manufacturer or primary product source to check the latest manual and compatibility details.

Sources checked

Specifications were checked against these manufacturer or current retailer pages on July 18, 2026.