Smart Knowledgebase

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.

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 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.

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 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.

How do I know when all my chickens have gone inside for the night?

Chickens are flock animals and creatures of habit, and in most cases they will go back to the coop within half an hour of each other at around the same time every evening. Observe your hens for a few days and make a note of when they tend to go to bed, and set the door accordingly.

Why is my device showing offline?

This means your control panel is no longer connected to your network. This could be for a couple of reasons.

First check the power to the control panel is ok. If using batteries install fresh ones.

Then check if you are experiencing Wi-Fi problems on another device. It may be that your door is too far away from your network hub and struggling to connect so try moving it closer if possible.

How do I change how long the Coop Light comes on for?

You can change how long the coop light stays on for by clicking on the setting icon for the autodoor. Then select Coop Light settings. You can select the time from the “Maxiumum time on:” dropdown box. If you are using your door on battery, then you might want to reduce this time to 5 minutes to reduce the battery usage

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.

Which coops does the Autodoor fit on?

The Autodoor fits straight on the Eglu Pro Chicken Coop, the Eglu Cube Chicken Coop, and on the majority of wooden chicken coops or barns. If you have an older Eglu Cube (before 2016), you can fit the Autodoor by using an attachment kit. You can also fit it to mesh or chicken wire on a run.

Can I use the light and time settings at the same time?

You can only use one setting at a time on the Omlet Automatic chicken coop door. Though you can change which setting you use via the App at any point. You change the settings by click the Settings icon next to the device. Then click on “Door Settings”. Select the right mode for you, and then tap Save

Please note you might want to change which setting you use throughout the year, depending on your flock’s routine and the number of daylight hours.

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.