Smart Knowledgebase

What settings can I have on my automatic door?

You can choose between the light setting, i.e. choosing at which level of daylight the coop should open and close, time setting, i.e. setting specific times when you know your flock has returned to the coop or are ready to go out for the day. There is also 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. You can find out how to do this by checking the instruction manual.

You can change which setting you’re using whenever you want, but it’s not possible to use to different settings at the same time.

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.

Whats the difference between Restart and Reset?

Restart on the Omlet app will turn your device off and turn it back on again.

Reset on the Omlet app will factory reset your device. It will remove all configuration settings. You will need to reprovision the device to use it in smart mode again. You should Reset the device if you wish to remove the device from your account and sell it.

What batteries should I use to power my Omlet Autodoor?

We recommend only using good quality AA batteries with your Omlet Autodoor. We do not recommend rechargable batteries as these provide less power than regular ones, and will result in lower battery life

Please make sure you use 4 batteries that are the same brand, same type and same energy level.

If you are using the Autodoor with WiFi, we recommend using the mains power adaptor provided to get the most out of the Smart features.

Do I have to use Mains power for Smart?

You do not have to use mains power if using the smart features of the new Omlet Smart Autodoor control panel. We do however recommend it where possible, as it will improve the functionality of the product. Using mains power will enable the control panel to maintain a constant wifi connection, meaning when you send a command to the door, it will be performed almost immediately. On battery you will have to wait up to 10 minutes for the next time your control panel wakes up and checks in with our servers.

When running on battery with the recommended power settings, we estimate you should expect 2+ months of battery life with normal usage before you need to replace the batteries.

Can I connect a solar panel or other power supply to my Omlet Automatic Door Opener?

We do not offer a solar panel for the Omlet Autodoor. We have tested them and we do not recommend them.

You must use the Autodoor as specified in the instruction manual by using either AA batteries or our power adapter.

A set of AA batteries will last a long time (between 4-6 months) if not using the smart mode and 2+ months if using smart mode. We cannot offer any warranty, support or advice if you connect any other forms of power supply to your Autodoor. There is a high risk that you may damage your Autodoor, and the product may not work as intended.

What is the correct light level for my Omlet Automatic Door opener?

The correct light level will vary depending your geographic location. Generally the default light level which comes with the Omlet Autodoor works well.

You can also find out how the light level behavious in your area by clicking on the setting of the device. Select “Technical Information”. You can scroll down to the light section. You should then see a graph showing your light levels.

What is the power of the Coop Light?

The power (brightness) of the Coop Light is 1.5 watts and it is an LED light. This is equivalent to a 15 watt light bulb.

Can I connect a solar panel or other power supply?

No, we do not recommend using a solar panel with your Omlet automatic door opener.

You must use the Autodoor as specified in the instruction manual by using either the supplied power adapter or AA batteries. A set of AA batteries will last for 2+ months. We cannot offer any warranty (expressed or implied), support or advice if you connect any other forms of power supply to your AutoDoor. There is a high risk that you may damage your Autodoor, and the product may not work as intended.

Can I change the WiFi network?

Tap into Door settings for your Door, Select “Update Wi-Fi”. Whilst on this page in the App, On your Control Panel navigate to Wi-Fi in the menu and press and hold ok.

Depending on your firmware version, the screen may show “Enabled”. If this is the case change the selection to “Discovery Mode”, and then press and hold “OK”

Once the control panel displays “Discovery Mode” press the connect button on your app screen.

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

Can I change the notification settings?

Tap on the notification bell at the top of the home screen. From here select notifications. You can then choose your general notification settings as well as individual settings for each type of notification.