Easy to install.
Door works great for daylight to dusk setting.
Having trouble figuring out how to setup open and close time settings.
I contacted their support about setting timer and they sent a video to help. Customer service was helpful getting my problem fixed.
Door works just how I want it to with no issues.
Door works great for daylight to dusk setting.
Having trouble figuring out how to setup open and close time settings.
I contacted their support about setting timer and they sent a video to help. Customer service was helpful getting my problem fixed.
Door works just how I want it to with no issues.
03/02/2023
THIS CAN RUN ON BATTERIES. I emphasize this because the mention of the batteries is sort of buried.
Pleased so far. Steel body with a painted (powder coated?) aluminum door that is secured very well on all sides when closed. I got the classic version which doesn't include the remote or solar panel/battery, so I'm really glad it used batteries because I didn't notice that until later.
It does come with a 5v power adapter for the barrel jack port, but who really wants to hard wire AC mains voltage to your chicken coop. I don't feel like having an extension cord through my yard all year.
My plan is to get one of the USB battery packs with a built in solar panel and make a USB A-to-Barrel-jack cable in the event the batteries don't last long. But the batteries really should last quite a while, especially if you change the "Motor Time" to about 8 or 9 seconds which is sufficient to open and close it fully, but not keep the motor pushing after it's hit its limits (it came pre-programmed with 11 seconds).
I may decide to modify this with an EPS32 or Arduino and give it features like wireless notifications when it open and closes, or light sensitivity, but I'm in no hurry to add another project to my pile. :)
One feature I would have liked is a little chime that the hens could learn means that the door is closing soon. Right now I just need to set it late enough that they head to bed on their own. Eh, another idea for the Arduino mod.
Oh, the servo motor is a pretty standard issue motor, so if it burns out at some point (which seems to be what goes first on most of these auto-doors) it's simple to replace. You'd just need to move the motor connector to the new motor most likely.
Pleased so far. Steel body with a painted (powder coated?) aluminum door that is secured very well on all sides when closed. I got the classic version which doesn't include the remote or solar panel/battery, so I'm really glad it used batteries because I didn't notice that until later.
It does come with a 5v power adapter for the barrel jack port, but who really wants to hard wire AC mains voltage to your chicken coop. I don't feel like having an extension cord through my yard all year.
My plan is to get one of the USB battery packs with a built in solar panel and make a USB A-to-Barrel-jack cable in the event the batteries don't last long. But the batteries really should last quite a while, especially if you change the "Motor Time" to about 8 or 9 seconds which is sufficient to open and close it fully, but not keep the motor pushing after it's hit its limits (it came pre-programmed with 11 seconds).
I may decide to modify this with an EPS32 or Arduino and give it features like wireless notifications when it open and closes, or light sensitivity, but I'm in no hurry to add another project to my pile. :)
One feature I would have liked is a little chime that the hens could learn means that the door is closing soon. Right now I just need to set it late enough that they head to bed on their own. Eh, another idea for the Arduino mod.
Oh, the servo motor is a pretty standard issue motor, so if it burns out at some point (which seems to be what goes first on most of these auto-doors) it's simple to replace. You'd just need to move the motor connector to the new motor most likely.
30/01/2023
My bad - I should have read the description better but I naively assumed all chicken coop doors were a standard size. Don't make that mistake - measure your door opening before ordering an automatic door and make sure you will be able to mount it with the enclosed screws. It only takes a couple of screws and it's simple enough, IF it fits your space. I did charge it in the sun and play with the settings and everything seemed to work great, including the remote control, but I will save this for my next chicken coop on which I will be cutting my own door opening to ensure I can use this door.
30/01/2023
I recently installed the Kentfaith Automatic Chicken Coop Door and I am extremely impressed with its functionality and convenience! The solar-powered feature is eco-friendly and the LCD display with timer and light sensor makes it easy to set up automatic opening and closing times for my chicken coop. The aluminum alloy construction is sturdy and the remote control with 4 modes adds an extra layer of convenience. I highly recommend this automatic chicken door to any poultry owner looking for a reliable and efficient way to manage their coop.
30/01/2023
30/01/2023
Everything worked well with installation. The screen on the front is very helpful. The remote works well. My only complaint is that the USB-C cord should be plugged into the side or top rather than underneath where you can see a little bit of it in the doorway. my only concern is if chickens start pecking at it. So far they have ignored it. Nice overall. The solar panel is also a larger one than I had on my old door.
30/01/2023