If your control panel is not found when you try to add a new device, it may not be in discovery mode. The control panel should display “Discovery Mode. Press OK to exit”. If this is not displaying, use the arrow buttons to navigate through the menu to the Wifi option, and then press and hold OK to re-enable discovery mode. Alternatively, you can perform a factory reset – note this will erase any settings you have customised on the control panel
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How do I update the Omlet Autodoor Firmware?
If your Omlet Autodoor is connected to wifi then it will check for updates automatically once per day. If you would like to update it manually then click on the device settings icon, click on Firmware and then click “Firmware Update”.
If your Omlet Autodoor is not connected to wifi, then you will need to connect it for it to be able to receive updates. See our guide here
How do I update the App?
Depending on your phone settings, the App will update automatically. You can also check for updates manually via your phone App store.
Can I open the door manually?
Yes, there is a manual mode where the door opens and closes only when you press the button. For safety and peace of mind, there is also a built-in failsafe system for opening the door completely by hand. Check the instruction manual to find out how to do this.
You can watch the how to build video here.
Why do my batteries only last a week?
There are a couple of reasons why you may be experiencing poor battery life. If you’re running your control panel without connecting it to Wifi, then you may be running an older version of the firmware which has some known issues with poor battery life. To check your firmware version, scroll through the menu to Factory Reset, and the current version will be displayed underneath. If your version is older than 1.0.15, then you will experience these issues (likely you’re running 1.0.8 in this case). If you’re running an old version, follow this guide to update to the latest and resolve the problem.
If you have your Smart Autodoor connected to wifi, the update will have been applied automatically. If you are experiencing poor battery life in this situation, please ensure that your power settings are set to “Power Saving”, and Deep Sleep is enabled. For more detailed advice, please read our guide on optimising battery life for your Smart Autodoor
If you have followed the guides above, and are still experiencing issues with battery life, please contact us, and we would be happy to provide further assistance
How do I change the door settings in the app?
To change the door settings, tap on the settings icon in the top right of the door card on the home screen. From the menu that appears, tap the top item “Door settings”. For more details on the settings available, please see Setting when your Smart Autodoor will open and close
How does the light mode work?
The light sensor will react to whichever level you have set it to. It will recognize the amount of light you have set, then there is a 15 minute delay built in (to ensure it isn’t just a temporary shadow like a cloud), and then the door will open or close.
You can change the level to the setting you prefer, just always ensure that the level for closing is lower than the level for opening.
Please note that the location of your coop can also influence the light sensor. If there are trees around, or anything else that may create a darker atmosphere, it can take the door longer to open in the mornings.
The sensor works best under sunny conditions, so during darker months it can be useful to change the setting to the timer.
How do I add a new coop?
You can add a new coop by clicking the menu icon on the top right. You should then select “Manage and share coops”. You can then click the “Add coop” button.
Do I have to use the app?
The new Omlet Smart Autodoor has all of the same functionality as the previous version of the Autodoor if you do not wish to connect it to wifi and use the app to control it. When the control panel is first powered on, it will enter Discovery Mode. Simply press OK on the control panel to exit discovery mode, and you can use the control panel offline as before.
Connecting the control panel to wifi and the Omlet App allows you to receive notifications that your door has opened and closed as expected, and control the door from wherever you are in the world, giving you the peace of mind that your chickens are safe and secure, whether you’re on the sofa, running late at work, or enjoying the sun on a vacation thousands of miles away
Please see our article about upgrading the firmware if you plan to not use the app, and run the control panel on battery power
Can the door be used vertically?
No, the motor in the door is designed to open the door horizontally.
Tell me more about the coop light!
There are two main reasons to add a coop light. Firstly, having a light in the coop will encourage the chickens to return to roost when it gets dark. This is especially good if you have one or two hens that tend to stay out longer than the rest.
Secondly, it’s useful to have a light in the coop if you want to check on your hens when it’s dark, maybe as you come home from work or just before you go to bed. The hens won’t be bothered by you turning on the light for a minute and peeking into the coop.
The coop light uses a LED light at 1.5 watt. That is the equivalent of a 15 watt light bulb.
Why doesn't my control panel "wake up" when I open the app?
If you’re running the control panel on batteries rather than mains power, it will sleep to save power. Whilst it’s asleep, it is not connected to your wireless network, so there is no way to send a command to it to instruct it to wake up.
If your control panel wakes up whilst you’re using the app, the app will communicate with the control panel and ask it to stay awake while you’re active within the app, this will allow the control panel to be more responsive to your commands.