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.

Why does the app require access to my location?

On Android devices you may be asked to grant permission to access your location when you try to set up a new device. Omlet does not collect, store or use your location as part of the App functionality. Android includes the location permission with the permission to access bluetooth devices, because certain types of bluetooth beacon devices can be used to determine your physical location.

You will need to grant permission in order to be able to discover and set up new devices, but you can disable the permission afterwards if you wish – the app will work fine with it disabled

Connecting to Autodoor fails after selecting door colour

If you see an error message in the app after selecting the colour of your Smart Autodoor, this may indicate your control panel was unable to contact our server to complete the provisioning process. Please check that the wireless network you connected the control panel to has a functioning internet connection, and no settings are in place that prevent the control panel from connecting out to our server.

Some parental control or network restriction settings can interfere with the ability of the control panel to contact our systems. If you have any such settings in place, you could try turning them off temporarily to see if this resolves the issue. In many cases such systems will have an allow list which you can add the control panel to to prevent any future problems.

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.

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

Why does my Smart Autodoor not open when I think it should on light mode?

To prevent the door from opening unintentionally in response to torches, headlights, security lights and so on, the light level detected must remain above the level set for opening for 15 minutes before the door will open.

In the mornings you may notice in the Omlet App that the current light level reading is reported at a level higher than the level set to open the door, but the door is still closed. This is completely normal. Wait for 15 minutes, and you should see that the door has opened within that time.

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.

Can I fit the Autodoor on my Eglu Go, Go Up or Classic?

Unfortunately, the Autodoor is not compatible with our Eglu Go, Go Up or Classic coops. However, the versatility of the frame and door design allows you to fit the Autodoor to any kind of chicken run.

How does the Omlet Autodoor Crush Detector work?

The Autodoor uses sophisticated safety sensors to protect hens that dawdle in the doorway, just like elevator doors. After gently nudging and opening again, the Autodoor will attempt to close 5 more times until the path is clear.

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

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.

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.