Smart Knowledgebase

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.

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.

Do I need to set my timezone?

The timezone for each device is set when you provision the device. The timezone is set to the same timezone as the phone which provisioned the device. You can adjust the timezone by tapping the settings icon on the device card, then tap Localisation. You can then select the timezone from the dropdown box.

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.

Can the Omlet Autodoor be fitted Eglu Classic or Eglu Go coops apart from the Eglu Cube and Pro?

The Autodoor can be fitted to:

Eglu Cube Chicken Coop Mk1
Eglu Cube Chicken Coop Mk2
Eglu Pro Chicken Coop

It cannot be fitted to the Eglu Go, Eglu Go Up or Eglu Classic chicken coop.

It can be fitted all wooden chicken coops.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.