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PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door
$349.99
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PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door vs PlexiDor Electronic Pet Door
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door is cheaper at $349.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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PlexiDor (Performance Pet Doors)
PlexiDor Electronic Pet Door
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| Spec | PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door | PlexiDor Electronic Pet Door |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349.99 | — |
| Brand | PetSafe | PlexiDor (Performance Pet Doors) |
| Released | — | — |
| Activation type | Pet Door Key (collar tag) on both sizes, or microchip (Medium size only; reads FDX-B/15-digit, FDX-A/10-digit, AVID H, and AVID Encrypted formats) | RFID collar key (waterproof, battery-free, chew-resistant tag; approx. 12-15 in read range) — not microchip |
| Flap opening | Medium 7.1 in W x 7.8 in H; Large 11.9 in W x 16.1 in H | — |
| Door wall thickness | Non-metal doors up to 2 1/4 in thick; metal doors up to 1 3/4 in with adaptor; multi-pane glass up to 1 3/4 in (Medium only) | — |
| Battery type | Medium: 4 x C-cell alkaline; Large: 4 x D-cell alkaline (or optional SmartDoor Power Adaptor, sold separately) | Door unit is AC-powered; the RFID collar key itself is battery-free |
| Locking modes | Remote lock/unlock via My PetSafe app, multi-point locking mechanism, individual per-pet schedules | Includes steel security plate with physical lock and key (mechanical override); electronic access control details not independently confirmed |
| Pets supported max | — | — |
| Weatherproofing | Dynamic weather sealing | — |
| Curfew timer | Yes | — |
Sources — PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door: petsafe.com (verified 2026-08-05). PlexiDor Electronic Pet Door: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door and PlexiDor Electronic Pet Door?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Activation type: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door Pet Door Key (collar tag) on both sizes, or microchip (Medium size only; reads FDX-B/15-digit, FDX-A/10-digit, AVID H, and AVID Encrypted formats) vs PlexiDor Electronic Pet Door RFID collar key (waterproof, battery-free, chew-resistant tag; approx. 12-15 in read range) — not microchip
- Battery type: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door Medium: 4 x C-cell alkaline; Large: 4 x D-cell alkaline (or optional SmartDoor Power Adaptor, sold separately) vs PlexiDor Electronic Pet Door Door unit is AC-powered; the RFID collar key itself is battery-free
- Locking modes: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door Remote lock/unlock via My PetSafe app, multi-point locking mechanism, individual per-pet schedules vs PlexiDor Electronic Pet Door Includes steel security plate with physical lock and key (mechanical override); electronic access control details not independently confirmed