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Best SureFlap Cat Flaps: Choose the Right Model

Cat Fortress buyer’s shortlist

The best SureFlap for your cat and home

Start with the problem you need to solve—not the longest feature list. We narrow the SureFlap range by intruder prevention, individual exit rules, connected control and opening size.

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Choose your priority

Select the closest description to jump to the strongest match.

🛡️Keep intruder cats outSimple microchip-controlled entry without an app
🐈‍⬛Different rules per catOne cat can go out while another remains indoors
📱Control it by appRemote locking, notifications and activity information
📏Fit a larger catA larger opening, with connected and non-connected choices

Our five SureFlap picks

Best simple choice

SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap

The practical starting point for preventing unfamiliar cats or wildlife from entering your home.

Selective microchip entry
No Wi-Fi or Hub
No individual exit permissions

Best for: owners who want reliable intruder prevention without connected extras.

View the Standard Cat FlapCheck local availability on Amazon

Best for multi-cat rules

SureFlap DualScan Cat Flap

DualScan reads microchips in both directions, making it the standout non-connected choice when cats need different outdoor permissions.

Individual entry and exit permissions
No app subscription or Hub
Useful for temporary indoor restrictions

Best for: multi-cat homes where one cat may roam and another must stay inside.

View the DualScan Cat FlapCheck local availability on Amazon

Best connected choice

SureFlap Cat Flap Connect + Hub

App-based controls add remote locking, notifications and visibility into each cat’s comings and goings.

Connected per-pet controls
Remote locking and activity data
Linked bundle includes the Hub

Best for: owners who will genuinely use remote access and activity information.

View the Connect + Hub bundleConfirm the Hub is still included

Best large non-connected

SureFlap Microchip Pet Door

The larger-opening model for bigger cats and some small dogs, without connected features.

Larger physical opening
Microchip-controlled access
No Hub or app required

Best for: a larger pet when straightforward access matters more than app control.

View the Microchip Pet DoorMeasure your pet and opening first

Best large connected

SureFlap Pet Door Connect

The larger-opening option with connected controls. The linked door-only listing requires a compatible Hub.

Larger opening plus app control
Connected activity information
Hub required and sold separately

Best for: larger cats whose owners also value remote controls and monitoring.

View the Pet Door ConnectThe linked listing does not include a Hub

Connect accessory

Sure Petcare Hub

The Hub connects compatible Sure Petcare products to the internet. Check your bundle before adding one separately.

Required for compatible Connect models
May already be included in a bundle
Not needed for Standard or DualScan

Buy separately only if: your chosen Connect listing excludes it and you do not already have a compatible Hub.

View the Sure Petcare HubCheck compatibility before purchase

Do not choose by name alone. “Cat Flap Connect” and “Pet Door Connect” are different sizes, while Amazon bundles may or may not include the Hub. Check the model, opening measurements and box contents on the final listing.

Fast comparison

Model	Why buy it?	Individual exit rules	App	Hub	Opening
Standard Cat Flap	Keep unwanted visitors out	No	No	Not needed	Standard
DualScan	Different rules for different cats	Yes	No	Not needed	Standard
Cat Flap Connect	Remote controls and activity data	Yes	Yes	Included in linked bundle	Standard
Microchip Pet Door	Simple access for a larger pet	Check current model settings	No	Not needed	Larger
Pet Door Connect	Connected control for a larger pet	Check current model settings	Yes	Sold separately in linked listing	Larger

Before clicking “buy”

Measure twice, order once. Check your cat’s widest point, the manufacturer’s current flap-opening measurements, the existing cut-out and the door or wall thickness. Glass, metal and wall installations can require adapters, tunnel extenders or professional fitting.

If your cat has mobility limitations, is recovering from treatment or needs restricted outdoor access, discuss the access plan with your vet. Product features can support a care plan, but a cat flap does not replace clinical advice or supervision.

Common buying questions

What is the best SureFlap for most homes?

The standard Microchip Cat Flap is the sensible choice when the only requirement is keeping intruder animals outside. Paying more makes sense when you need individual exit permissions, app features or a larger opening.

Which model is best if one cat must remain indoors?

DualScan is the strongest non-connected match because it can apply different exit permissions to individual cats. Connect models may suit owners who also want app-based control.

Does the SureFlap Connect require a monthly subscription?

Check the current Sure Petcare terms for the selected product and app. The important hardware cost to verify at purchase is whether the required Hub is included.

Can I fit a SureFlap into glass?

Some models can be installed in suitable glazing with the correct adapter, but toughened glass cannot simply be cut afterwards. Consult a qualified glazier before buying or cutting anything.

Want the detailed technical comparison?

Read whether SureFlap Connect is worth it, our large-cat Pet Door comparison, our SureFlap Standard vs DualScan comparison, our complete SureFlap comparison, our focused Connect guide, the complete Sure Petcare brand guide, or browse the smart cat products hub.

Editorial note: recommendations are based on published functions and practical household use cases. We do not claim that every product has been physically tested. Always verify current manufacturer specifications.

Related review: Read our complete SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap review for the standard model’s fit, installation and limitations.

Related review: Read our complete SureFlap DualScan review for individual exit permissions, setup and limitations.

Related review: Read our upgraded SureFlap Connect review for remote locking, curfews, activity history and the Hub bundle.

For broad or tall cats, see our larger SureFlap Microchip Pet Door review before choosing the smaller cat-flap opening.