Cat Mate 4-Way-Locking Electromagnetic Cat Flap
- Cat Door
- 50 pounds
- Plastic
- Magnetic
- More reviewed than 71%
A basic magnetic-key cat door with four lock settings and a three-year warranty, suited to stray control rather than distinguishing between multiple cats.
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How it ranks among the 51 cat doors we track
3.9★ across 1,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Cat Mate's 254 electromagnetic cat flap unlocks with a magnet on an included collar tag, offering four locking modes and installation into UPVC, wood or a wall panel up to 60 millimeters thick.
Unlike chip-reading flaps, this model responds to any cat wearing the magnetic collar tag rather than identifying individual cats, so it suits keeping strays out rather than sorting between multiple household cats.
- Four-way locking modes
- Magnetic collar tag operation
- Fits UPVC, wood or wall installs up to 60mm thick
- Three-year manufacturer warranty
Who it's for
Households with one or a few cats wanting basic magnet-key access control against strays or other animals. Not suited to multi-cat homes needing per-cat recognition.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Four-way locking modes
- Installs in doors, walls or UPVC panels
- Three-year manufacturer warranty
- Cannot distinguish between multiple cats individually
- Panel thickness limited to 60 millimeters
- Rating sits lower at 3.9 out of 5
Performance notes
The flap runs four lock settings, combinations of locked and unlocked in and out, and is rated to a 50-pound weight capacity, with the magnetic collar tag triggering the unlock rather than a microchip reader.
Specifications
| Brand | cat |
|---|---|
| Model | 254W |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 50 pounds |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Size | 1 count |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Color | Electromagnetic Cat Flap |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Maximum Compatible Thickness | 2.4 inches |
| Minimum Compatible Thickness | 0.9 inches |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | all |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Closure Type | Magnetic |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '1,758', 'stars': '3.9'} |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 04100254 |
| Target Audience | Cats |
| Item Type Name | Electronic Cat Door |
| Asin | B0002DHN6Y |
| Upc | 035368102547 786714490473 035368002540 |
| Manufacturer | Ani Mate Inc |
| Best Sellers Rank | #58,686 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #114 in Cat Doors |
| Model Number | 254W |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat doors.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Mate 4-Way-Locking Electromagnetic Cat FlapThis product | 3.9 / 5 | 1,700 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Purrfect Portal Meow Manor® Cat Door Interior DoorPurrfect | 4.9 / 5 | 7,451 | 4.7 / 5 |
| PetSafe Interior Cat DoorPetSafe | 4.4 / 5 | 16,272 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Ideal Pet Products Cat Flap Door with 4 Way LockIDEAL | 4.6 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Dog Door for Screen Doordog | 4.5 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the cat 254W
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How does the Cat Mate 254 flap unlock?
Via a magnet on the included collar tag worn by the cat.
Where can the Cat Mate 254 be installed?
UPVC, wood, or a wall, up to 60 millimeters thick.
What's the warranty on the Cat Mate 254?
A three-year manufacturer guarantee.