--- title: "cat door with collar sensor — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/cat-door-with-collar-sensor" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:24:11.218Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($101K/yr) — cat door with collar sensor doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($101K/yr) — cat door with collar sensor doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "cat door with collar sensor — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **cat door with collar sensor** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($101K/yr) — cat door with collar sensor doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$101K** **Growth (1y)** **+216.8%** **Products** **37** **Brands** **18** was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **79** **Price range** **$13.14–$213.65** **Returns** **6.4%** **Rating** **4.0★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **5** ×0.30 Growth **79** ×0.30 Competition **70** ×0.20 Quality gap **86** ×0.10 Returns **46** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +216.8% year over year. 3K1KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7× ## **Competition** - CUIBIRD16% - ALUMANI14% - HIDROSIL11% - BROTEX11% - PetSafe10% - Cat Mate8% - Other (12 brands)30% The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 18 brands and 79 sellers compete here. **Brands** **18 **▲rising was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **79** **Top 5 brand share** **62%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Smart Cat Door with 4 Collar Sensor Key RFID Cat Door Collar Activated with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door Interior & Exterior(White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C+9Kx4XCL.jpg) [**Smart Cat Door with 4 Collar Sensor Key RFID Cat Door Collar Activated with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door Interior & Exterior(White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCP4DW4K) CUIBIRD$107.684.9★2012%▲rising 2 ![Cat Door for Interior Door and Exterior Door Pet Door with Collar Sensor and 2pcs of Cat Magnetic Collars 4 Way Locking Cat Door with Magnetic Flap Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412V976zreL.jpg) [**Cat Door for Interior Door and Exterior Door Pet Door with Collar Sensor and 2pcs of Cat Magnetic Collars 4 Way Locking Cat Door with Magnetic Flap Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCZH3TRS) ALUMANI$53.434.4★2710%▲rising 3 ![HIDROSIL Cat Door with Collar Sensor Cat Door with Magnetic Keys and 2 Sensor Keys White Frame 11.5 x 9 x 1.5 inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wQh679qvL.jpg) [**HIDROSIL Cat Door with Collar Sensor Cat Door with Magnetic Keys and 2 Sensor Keys White Frame 11.5 x 9 x 1.5 inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRPSXQP) HIDROSIL$53.983.8★439%▲rising 4 ![Smart Cat Door for Interior & Exterior Cat Pet Door with 3 Collar Sensor Keys & 1 Remote Control & 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with RFID Collar Activated Opening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OqSStnrvL.jpg) [**Smart Cat Door for Interior & Exterior Cat Pet Door with 3 Collar Sensor Keys & 1 Remote Control & 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with RFID Collar Activated Opening**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5RKQD9Z) BROTEX$89.803.9★317%▲rising 5 ![Cat Mate 4-Way-Locking Electromagnetic Cat Flap (254) - Exclusive Entry Collar Magnet Operated for Small to Average-Sized Cats for UPVC Wood and Wall White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MtNJjz1ML.jpg) [**Cat Mate 4-Way-Locking Electromagnetic Cat Flap (254) - Exclusive Entry Collar Magnet Operated for Small to Average-Sized Cats for UPVC Wood and Wall White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DHN6Y) Cat Mate$48.773.9★1,7595%▼falling 6 ![Smart Cat Door for Interior & Exterior Cat Pet Door with 3 Collar Sensor Keys & 1 Remote Control & 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with RFID Collar Activated Opening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41R1mjCGc7L.jpg) [**Smart Cat Door for Interior & Exterior Cat Pet Door with 3 Collar Sensor Keys & 1 Remote Control & 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with RFID Collar Activated Opening**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5QYX86S) BROTEX$89.693.9★314%▲rising 7 ![Cat Mate Microchip Activated Cat Flap (360) - ISO and AVID Compatible Door for Entry Control of up to 30 Cats or Small Dogs for Single/Multiple Glazing UPVC Walls and Wood White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315VVoeYN0L.jpg) [**Cat Mate Microchip Activated Cat Flap (360) - ISO and AVID Compatible Door for Entry Control of up to 30 Cats or Small Dogs for Single/Multiple Glazing UPVC Walls and Wood White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MIRNPHI) Cat Mate$78.273.9★5,8204%▲rising 8 ![Smart Cat Door for Interior227](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/01RmK+J4pJL.gif) [**Smart Cat Door for Interior227**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3CWX1WH) Dubcei$91.052.5★73%—flat 9 ![SureFlap - Sure Petcare Microchip Cat Flap White Scans Pets ID on Entry Check Your Cats Size Flap Opening is 4 3/4 (H) by 5 5/8 (W)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qei1IKGPL.jpg) [**SureFlap - Sure Petcare Microchip Cat Flap White Scans Pets ID on Entry Check Your Cats Size Flap Opening is 4 3/4 (H) by 5 5/8 (W)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EGIM3O) SureFlap$132.814.1★18,2063%▼falling 10 ![PetSafe Microchip Cat Door Exterior or Interior Pet Door - Multi-User RFID Access Up to 40 Pets 4-Way Locking Weatherproof DIY Easy Install Hardware Kit; Privacy for Cat Litter Box or Pet Feeder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31orWL8i2qL.jpg) [**PetSafe Microchip Cat Door Exterior or Interior Pet Door - Multi-User RFID Access Up to 40 Pets 4-Way Locking Weatherproof DIY Easy Install Hardware Kit; Privacy for Cat Litter Box or Pet Feeder**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756GW8SJ) PetSafe$102.803.7★2,5863%▼falling 11 ![Smart Cat Door with Collar Sensor and 2pcs of Cat Magnetic Collars 4 Way Locking Cat Door with Magnetic Flap Pet Door for Interior Door and Exterior Door (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZTYM2CJgL.jpg) [**Smart Cat Door with Collar Sensor and 2pcs of Cat Magnetic Collars 4 Way Locking Cat Door with Magnetic Flap Pet Door for Interior Door and Exterior Door (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVF1VX1S) ALUMANI$54.224.8★363%▲rising 12 ![PetSafe Electronic Dog and Cat Door - Automatic Smart Door with Collar Sensor Key - for Cats and Small Dogs 4-15 lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21hYQY0Yu7L.jpg) [**PetSafe Electronic Dog and Cat Door - Automatic Smart Door with Collar Sensor Key - for Cats and Small Dogs 4-15 lb**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WJ0IFQ) PetSafe$103.163.8★4,3963%▼falling 13 ![Smart Cat Door with 3 Collar Sensors RFID Cat Pet Door Collar Activated Door with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410HXzFN2TL.jpg) [**Smart Cat Door with 3 Collar Sensors RFID Cat Pet Door Collar Activated Door with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQPFZZDK) Dubcei$90.693.6★213%▲rising 14 ![Smart Cat Door with 4 Collar Sensor Key RFID Cat Door Collar Activated with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door Interior & Exterior(Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lsBGTyZlL.jpg) [**Smart Cat Door with 4 Collar Sensor Key RFID Cat Door Collar Activated with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door Interior & Exterior(Brown)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCNZRP7Q) CUIBIRD$108.074.9★203%▲rising 15 ![Smart Cat Door with 3 Collar Sensors RFID Cat Pet Door Collar Activated Door with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door (Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G5pO9vuIL.jpg) [**Smart Cat Door with 3 Collar Sensors RFID Cat Pet Door Collar Activated Door with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door (Brown)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7Z774ZY) Dubcei$88.973.6★212%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 37 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 37 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Smart Cat Door with 4 Collar Sensor Key RFID Cat Door Collar Activated with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door Interior & Exterior(White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C+9Kx4XCL.jpg)**Smart Cat Door with 4 Collar Sensor Key RFID Cat Door Collar Activated with Remote Control 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Automatic Pet Door Interior & Exterior(White)** CUIBIRD**$107.68**4.9★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCP4DW4K) [![Cat Door for Interior Door and Exterior Door Pet Door with Collar Sensor and 2pcs of Cat Magnetic Collars 4 Way Locking Cat Door with Magnetic Flap Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412V976zreL.jpg)**Cat Door for Interior Door and Exterior Door Pet Door with Collar Sensor and 2pcs of Cat Magnetic Collars 4 Way Locking Cat Door with Magnetic Flap Black** ALUMANI**$53.43**4.4★27 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCZH3TRS) [![HIDROSIL Cat Door with Collar Sensor Cat Door with Magnetic Keys and 2 Sensor Keys White Frame 11.5 x 9 x 1.5 inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wQh679qvL.jpg)**HIDROSIL Cat Door with Collar Sensor Cat Door with Magnetic Keys and 2 Sensor Keys White Frame 11.5 x 9 x 1.5 inches** HIDROSIL**$53.98**3.8★43 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRPSXQP) [![Smart Cat Door for Interior & Exterior Cat Pet Door with 3 Collar Sensor Keys & 1 Remote Control & 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with RFID Collar Activated Opening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OqSStnrvL.jpg)**Smart Cat Door for Interior & Exterior Cat Pet Door with 3 Collar Sensor Keys & 1 Remote Control & 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with RFID Collar Activated Opening** BROTEX**$89.80**3.9★31 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5RKQD9Z) [![Cat Mate 4-Way-Locking Electromagnetic Cat Flap (254) - Exclusive Entry Collar Magnet Operated for Small to Average-Sized Cats for UPVC Wood and Wall White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MtNJjz1ML.jpg)**Cat Mate 4-Way-Locking Electromagnetic Cat Flap (254) - Exclusive Entry Collar Magnet Operated for Small to Average-Sized Cats for UPVC Wood and Wall White** Cat Mate**$48.77**3.9★1,759 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DHN6Y) [![Smart Cat Door for Interior & Exterior Cat Pet Door with 3 Collar Sensor Keys & 1 Remote Control & 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with RFID Collar Activated Opening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41R1mjCGc7L.jpg)**Smart Cat Door for Interior & Exterior Cat Pet Door with 3 Collar Sensor Keys & 1 Remote Control & 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with RFID Collar Activated Opening** BROTEX**$89.69**3.9★31 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5QYX86S) [![Cat Mate Microchip Activated Cat Flap (360) - ISO and AVID Compatible Door for Entry Control of up to 30 Cats or Small Dogs for Single/Multiple Glazing UPVC Walls and Wood White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315VVoeYN0L.jpg)**Cat Mate Microchip Activated Cat Flap (360) - ISO and AVID Compatible Door for Entry Control of up to 30 Cats or Small Dogs for Single/Multiple Glazing UPVC Walls and Wood White** Cat Mate**$78.27**3.9★5,820 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MIRNPHI) [![Smart Cat Door for Interior227](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/01RmK+J4pJL.gif)**Smart Cat Door for Interior227** Dubcei**$91.05**2.5★7 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3CWX1WH) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Assembly/Installation**15% *“Easy install”* **Quality-Overall**14% *“the overall quality is solid”* **Size-Overall**9% *“Perfect size for my cats”* **Lock Proof**7% *“its locking features were nice”* **Value For Money**6% *“Good value”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“As advertised”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Easy for the cat to learn”* **Durability**5% *“Well made and durable”* **Design-Overall**4% *“The thought behind the design was good”* **Strength**4% *“The frame feels sturdy”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Locking Mechanism**12% *“The locking mechanism is weak”* **Durability**12% *“broke within two weeks”* **Quality-Overall**8% *“Quality control issue is a huge problem”* **Functionality-Overall**8% *“Doesn't work very well”* **Size-Overall**5% *“realizing it doesnt fit”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Difficult to operate, hard to lock and unlock”* **Escape Proof**4% *“it does not reliably keep unwanted animals out”* **Value For Money**4% *“It doesnt — at least not reliably enough to justify the price”* **Assembly/Installation**4% *“This thing didn't come with installation instructions”* **Product Condition**3% *“Bought New received a none working used piece of junk”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall68% - Functionality-Overall5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Escape Proof4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Compatibility-Overall3% - Assembly/Installation2% - Thickness2% - Value For Money2% - Locking Mechanism2%