Smart Knowledgebase

Can I use it with chicks?

The Autodoor is designed to be used by adult chickens, and it’s wise to only use manual mode if you have chicks in the flock.

Can I use Batteries as a back up if the mains cuts out?

No, you can only use either batteries or mains separately. The batteries will not kick in if the mains cable is installed into the control panel.

What happens if the door loses connection to the Wi-Fi?

Your Door settings are saved locally to the control panel. So even if your network drops out the Door will continue to use these settings to open and close. You just won’t be able to control the device via the app whilst the Wi-Fi is down.

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.

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.

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

How do I move a device to a different coop?

You can move a device to a different coop by selecting the Settings icon on the top right of the device. You should then select “Device Details. You can then change the “Assigned to:” to the correct coop.

Click the settings icon

Click “Device Details”

Select the correct coop from the “Assigned to:” box

How do I perform a factory reset on my Omlet Autodoor?

Scroll down in the menu of the Control Panel until you get to “Factory Reset”.
Press and hold the “OK”-button until the screen changes to “Are You Sure” and a flashing “N”.
Change the flashing “N” (for no) to “Y” (for yes) by using the arrow buttons.
Hold OK-button until the screen changes.

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

How long do the batteries last, and when should I change them?

4 good quality AA batteries of the same brand, same type and same energy level should power the Autodoor for 2+ months. If you’re not using the smart functionality, and the control panel is not connected to wifi, then we estimate you should see around 6 months of battery life.

We would suggest changing the batteries when the control panel is showing the level as 5% or lower. It’s good to check the batteries at least every month to make sure they are in good condition.

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.

How can I power my Autodoor?

We recommend powering your Smart Autodoor via the included mains power adaptor for the best experience. You can power the Smart Autodoor with batteries if you wish, we estimate you will get 2+ months of battery life with a set of good quality AA batteries. If you connect your Autodoor to a solar panel or any other type of power source, we will not be able to offer any warranty (expressed or implied), support or advice.