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Cat Mate Elite Microchip Cat Door with Timer

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Microchip cat flap · Cat Mate

Cat Mate Elite Microchip Cat Door with Timer

A microchip door with timed locking

Updated October 2026

Quick verdict

A strong timer-controlled flap.

Strength
Timed curfews built in.
Trade-off
Entry-only selection.
Right buyer
Owners who want curfews.
Product weight
0.5 kg
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Why it matters

The Elite lets all cats exit freely but only microchip-recognized cats enter. A programmable timer controls the 4-way lock, so you can keep cats in at night automatically.

It stores multiple chip IDs for multi-cat homes and suits small to medium cats. The overall size is 9 3/4 by 10 3/8 in, with a 7 1/16 by 8 1/16 in cut-out.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

  • Curfews
  • Multi-cat homes
  • Small to medium cats

Look elsewhere if

  • Large cats
  • App users
  • Per-cat exit control

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Timer locking
  • Multiple IDs
  • Collar-free

Cons

  • Entry-only selection
  • No app
  • Batteries

Limitations to weigh

  • Measure your cat's widest point and the door or wall thickness before cutting; check the cut-out size on the maker's template.
  • Confirm your cat's microchip number and standard before buying; a vet or a scanner can read it.
  • Prop the flap open for the first days and reward your cat for using it; most cats learn within a week.

Specifications

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

MaterialPlastic or resinRetailer
Frame materialPlasticRetailer
Breed sizeMediumRetailer
ClosureMagneticRetailer
In the pack1 CountRetailer
Pieces1Retailer
In the boxCat DoorRetailer
Product weight0.5 kgRetailer
Model number355WRetailer
Warranty3 years.Retailer

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Final verdict

A great choice for automatic night curfews.

Where to buy

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Questions buyers ask

Can it lock on a schedule?
Yes, with its programmable timer.
Does it control exit?
No, all cats can exit; only registered cats enter.