I finally got my hands on one of these automatic chicken doors! I've been wanting one for a while now, and it'll be the perfect addition to my new coop that's under construction. I tested it out outside and I'm happy to report it seems to be working exactly as intended. The aluminum frame and door construction feels very sturdy, and overall, it seems like a well-made product.
While the electronics are working fine for now, they don't quite strike me as the highest quality and don't appear to be very well sealed. Ideally, they would be more weatherproof for long-term use. Another thing I noticed is that the bottom bar of the door, which will likely be exposed to the most moisture, isn't made of aluminum and could potentially rust over time.
The battery setup is a little unusual as well. It has a built-in lithium battery that gets charged by the solar panel, but there's also a separate backup system that uses 3 AA batteries. Oddly enough, the solar panel doesn't charge the AA batteries.
Lastly, the LCD screen on my unit doesn't have a backlight like the one in the product pictures or customer photos I saw online. However, since I'm planning to use only the light sensor mode, I probably won't need to mess with the settings too often. In a pinch, I can still use the buttons or the remote control to open or close the door manually from the door buttons. Overall, this automatic chicken door seems like a solid addition to my coop.