Customer reviews from PetSafe
PetSafe - SmartDoor Connected Pet Door, Dog and Cat, Selective Entry and Exit, App Enabled Pet Door, Smartphone Controlled, Medium - White
Average customer rating
4
(96 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 96 reviews
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Star
11
78%of customers recommend this product.
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64 out of
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Customer Reviews for PetSafe - SmartDoor Connected Pet Door, Dog and Cat, Selective Entry and Exit, App Enabled Pet Door, Smartphone Controlled, Medium - White
Customer Rating
1
Disappointed
on September 20, 2026
Posted by: Crose10
We bought this door primarily for the technology and ability to open only when our dogs are nearby. We have sadly had quite a few issues with it. The battery drains very quickly so we can’t have it turned on at all times. Our dog would gently hit it with his paw and the door would open even when it was supposed to be locked. It recently started being very unreliable and took over an hour to turn on after inserting the batteries (if it even turned on at all) and just recently it completely stopped working. This was installed February 2025 so for the price, it is definitely not worth it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from PetSafeBy PetSafe® Product Support, September 20, 2026
We're so sorry that you've had difficulty with this door, Carl!
Battery life for this door is typically around 4-8 months depending on size, so if your battery is draining much more quickly than this that would be something unusual we would want to troubleshoot.
So that we can determine the root cause of this and the other issues you've experienced, please be with your door and get in touch with our live support team here-
https://support.petsafe.net/contact-us/
Our phone hours are Monday through Friday 8 A.M.- 7 P.M. EST, and our chat hours are Monday through Friday 9 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. EST and Saturday 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. EST.
Battery life for this door is typically around 4-8 months depending on size, so if your battery is draining much more quickly than this that would be something unusual we would want to troubleshoot.
So that we can determine the root cause of this and the other issues you've experienced, please be with your door and get in touch with our live support team here-
https://support.petsafe.net/contact-us/
Our phone hours are Monday through Friday 8 A.M.- 7 P.M. EST, and our chat hours are Monday through Friday 9 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. EST and Saturday 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. EST.
Written by a customer while visiting PetSafe
Customer Rating
2
Doesn’t Close
on September 7, 2026
Posted by: Jess9193
It took me forever to get this door set up. It turned out I had a defective unit so they replaced it for me at no cost, which was nice. The replacement took a long time to set up as well, issues with WiFi, but I got it working nicely for about a year. It was shortly after that, though that the door stopped closing all the way. Only when my cat comes inside it doesn’t wanna close all the way. I took the door apart to check that the magnets were working well and they are. I’ve tried cleaning it really well too. The problem is my cat slithers in and there isn’t enough force to close. I’m not sure what to do about it. I have other cats getting inside my house now and it’s defeating the purpose of the door. 😩
Response from PetSafeBy PetSafe® Product Support, September 8, 2026
We're so sorry that you've had this issue with your door, Jess! Based on this description, it sounds as if something is preventing the flap from swinging as intended. This can typically be resolved by slight cutout adjustments, and/or slightly loosening the frame screws of the door. So that we can troubleshoot with you and determine which option(s) will likely help your flap swing more freely, please be with your door and contact our live support team here-
https://support.petsafe.net/contact-us/
Our phone hours are Monday through Friday 8 A.M.- 7 P.M. EST, and our chat hours are Monday through Friday 9 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. EST and Saturday 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. EST.
https://support.petsafe.net/contact-us/
Our phone hours are Monday through Friday 8 A.M.- 7 P.M. EST, and our chat hours are Monday through Friday 9 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. EST and Saturday 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. EST.
Written by a customer while visiting PetSafe
Customer Rating
2
Disappointed
on July 16, 2026
Posted by: BCMom
We've had this door installed for a little over a month. While the idea of it is great, the functionality is awful. The door is incredibly unreliable. Sometimes the door sensor responds to the fob, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes, the door will allow my dog to exit, but won't open inward to let her back inside. It's impossible to train my dog with such inconsistent operation. I would not recommend this door unless you are okay with leaving it unlocked. If that's the case, what's the point of paying extra to get a smart door?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting PetSafe
Customer Rating
4
Feline freedom; 95% less begging at the door!!
on June 26, 2026
Posted by: DynamicDuo
from Oregon
Three months in with 15# and an 11# cats. Took a few weeks of sweet words, treats and training but they get it now. Recommend full access until your furry friends catch on and for a month or more after before changing schedules. A nice, steady routined smart door and smart feeding system keeps small birds safe and cats safe from large predators. Installed into exterior wall. Time consuming but it was a great option and thoroughly considered. Smaller cats *may* struggle with the door not fully latching and the force required to both push through and slam securely shut for the next pass through. At this price-point I would hope a stronger implanted microchip reader that can read well from both sides is made a priority. The fob is a great backup—had to buy several from another retailer to replace the ones that keep slipping off because the metal is too thin and passes through any and every keychain coiled-type connector. 9.25/10
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PetSafeBy PetSafe® Customer Care, June 27, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Written by a customer while visiting PetSafe
Customer Rating
3
Not Sure Yet
on June 21, 2026
Posted by: Molly’s_Mom
from Arlington, TX
Gender:Female
I hope I didn’t make a huge mistake in buying this product. I bought the Medium door. My dog weighs only 10 lbs and she won’t be able to get through the door while standing upright. My dog is still afraid of the door but I’m working with her every day to get used to it. She struggles to get her legs through so it makes her afraid.
Written by a customer while visiting PetSafe
Customer Rating
1
Doesn’t work
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Unhappy1
from Anaheim calif
Gender:Male
Dog collar remote never worked properlly when dog attempts to enter
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from PetSafeBy PetSafe® Customer Care, May 22, 2026
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing this issue with your pup's door activating. Our team would love to help you with this! If you would like you can reach out to our team via phone Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm EST at 1-866-738-4379 or via chat through our Smart Assistant Monday - Friday 9am - 7:30pm EST and Saturday 9am - 6pm EST here - https://support.petsafe.net/contact-us/
Written by a customer while visiting PetSafe
Customer Rating
1
Incredibly loud!!
on March 29, 2026
Posted by: TiaP
from Texas
Gender:Female
This dog door is so incredibly loud when it’s closing! I am trying to engineer a way to quiet it so it stops waking up my sleeping baby when my dogs are going in and out!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Written by a customer while visiting PetSafe
Customer Rating
1
on March 27, 2026
Posted by: roso
Worst set up EVER will not work on a gust network, will not work off an wifi extender, will not work off of 5g you have to get your internet service provider involved to actually set this junk up!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting PetSafe