Smart Knowledgebase

Why should I add a Omlet Coop Light?

There are two main reasons that your chickens and you will love a Coop Light.

Firstly, having a light in the coop will encourage the chickens to return to their house 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.

Can the door be used vertically?

No, the motor in the door is designed to open the door horizontally.

How do I add another device?

You can add additional devices by following the same process. Ensure the device is in discovery mode, and then go to Add Device within the app. For full instructions, see our article on Connecting your Smart Autodoor to the Omlet App

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

What are the dimensions of the Omlet Autodoor?

The Autodoor Frame dimensions are: 49cm x 42cm x 5.5cm

The Control Panel dimensions are: 13cm x 12cm x 4.5cm

The Cable Length is 200cm.

Can the wire to the control panel be extended?

We don’t provide any solution for extending the cable, but we do sell a replacement cable that could be used for that purpose. If you want to extend the cable we suggest you speak to an electrician to make sure it’s done safely and correctly.

Will all my chickens go to bed at the same time?

If you watch your chickens for a few days you will see that in most cases, they will all go into the coop within half an hour of each other.

Keep note of at what time this happens, so you can select the correct time or light level on the door.

You can always use the App to manually open or close the door if you notice a chicken has not made it in.

How do I download the app?

The Omlet App is available in the Google Play store for Android users, and the App Store for iOS users. Simply open the relevant app store, and search for “Omlet”, or use the following links: iOS App Store – Google Play

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.

What time system is used to program the door?

The Autodoor uses a 24h clock. So if you, for example, want to program your door to close at 6pm, you would set the control panel to 18:00.

What wifi networks are supported?

The Smart control panel will work with any 2.4 Ghz wireless network that supports WPA2/3-PSK encryption. Unsecured wireless networks are also supported.

Note: The Smart control panel will not work with WPA2/3 Enterprise networks, or with networks using the 5 Ghz frequency bands

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