Very informative, thank you! I'm a diy type of person and you went through so many details, pros and cons that I could make an educated decision! Thank you, sir!
Hey I thought it was helpful. I would rather install it on the floor so it's a little less of an eyesore. I'm glad he showed this so I have a new install option. Besides I wouldn't think installing on the floor would be all that much different from the ceiling. So if you really find his video unhelpful, just flip your phone upside down when you watch it then it'll be like it's on the ceiling for you :)
Your video was the only place I could find the answer to my question - what if I have a backward door, with the slider on the outside (Pella door) Mount the Autoslide on the outside! Thank you!
Since the video was made Autoslide has stated that they don't recommend installing on the outside. I have had a couple customers who built an enclosure around it to protect it from the elements, and would suggest you do the same if you go ahead and get one.
This is really cool, you should partner with someone to add HomeKit/Alexa/Google for automations and controls. With those controls, a home owner can have the door unlock and open at certain times of the day and create parameters for dogs. Though I am sure Home Bridge would solve this issue but native use is always the best, especially HomeKit since it's the most secure when natively controlled. Shane Whatley has a great channel for automations, maybe work with him to figure out using the Home Bridge and he can make a video for it, help promote this product.
This is awesome, but you have to add some smart home/home automation options. Make a WiFi version that can work with an app and IFTTT I'm sold. Options and flexibility are just too limited now
I am not a techie, and Pet Door Store is not the manufacturer. I have had tech savvy customers integrate this with their smart home systems. Have no idea how it's done, but I can tell you it is possible.
Autoslide stopped recommending installation on the outside. Must be installed on inside, and if you're in a place that's very cold, MN or something like that, they suggest using the Elite motor.
Can you lock this at night so neither humans or pets can open it? If so how, do you push a button on the remotes/pushbutton or a button on the motor housing? Thanks
My dog likes to go outside and lay right outside the door (sometimes even sleeps curled up against the door). He is not attempting to come in, he’s just a Newfie who wants to be in the cold but still wants to be close to his people. If we got the RFID sensors, would the door just stay open all the time because it would continually sense him resting outside not wanting to come in?
You could mount the sensor higher on the wall so that it doesn't trip when he lays down, I've had customers do that and it works. An even better solution would be to mount the sensor a few feet away from the door and train him to go to that spot to open the door.
Part of the installation is cutting the long gear to the correct length. Comes with 40" of gear. If your door is wider than that, can buy in 20" sections to make it even longer.
Oh my god I freggin LOVE YOU. If I bought the Elite motor even though my door is light enough for the standard motor, do you think it would extend its lifespan because its not putting as much stress on it or should I just buy three or four standard replacement motors? I'm asking because I want to be prepared in case something happens in the (hopefully unlikely) event that your company isn't around when it breaks.
We don't manufacture this, it's made by Autoslide. I talked to the owner of the company when I first started selling these and asked what the lifespan of the motor should be. He estimated the average customer would get 10 years out of it. Warranty is for 2. I've had mine installed for I think 7 years. Still going. I don't know that buying the Elite will extend the life, but I think we could probably sell you a spare standard motor for less than the cost of the Elite upgrade. Call that one in, I will have to get pricing for you.
Yes. If the unit is on and you pull the handle it will open all the way. If it is off or you lose power or something like that, you can still open and close the door by hand, and the motor doesn't add a lot of resistance. The one issue that you might run into is with the iLock option. It defaults to the locked position, so if you lose power it will be locked.
Comes with a 6' cord, and we have 6' extension cords that plug in before the transformer. Or you could plug the transformer into a regular extension cord and run that to the wall outlet.
If the unit is on it will open the door for you, just like hitting the wall button. If it is off you can open and close the door manually, the motor doesn't add a lot of drag.
We do sell a key fob remote that will open and close the door and change modes. Has a range similar to TV remote. If you just want to open and close you can use the wall button that it comes with, stick it on your coffee table and open and close the door for your dogs, fore example.
The installation isn't any different top or bottom. Everything is flipped but it works the same way. I don't have a detailed instructional video, but it comes with a DVD that goes step by step.
I don't know what a PIR sensor is. They do have an option for a microwave sensor. I don't have it on the site but it is just a bit more expensive than the IR sensor.
This looks really cool but I had a couple questions. I’m getting ready to build and install a custom glass door which will be used for a piano room inside of a house. Is there a setting to leave it open for long periods of time or is it always going to be trying to close with the timers? Also the customer was asking in the event of a power failure, is it OK to manually slide it open or is this going to be bad on the motor? Thanks for the video and looking forward to getting one of these!
There is a mode you can put it in, like pet mode, where it will open when you push the button and stay open until you push the button again. Moving the door without the motor doesn't damage anything, and the motor doesn't add a lot of resistance either, so if the power goes out you can still pull it open and shut, with no problems at all.
It all installs on the inside, unless you do the Infra Red motion sensor, then you'd see the motion sensor that I show in the video mounted on the outside of the wall.
Great video, really great! You are terrific!Other videos, complete trash, believe me, ask anyone 😊. Just kidding, loved your video, keep up the good work.
Why so dismissive of using the lock the 80-90% of the time that most pets aren’t outside? I really would have liked to hear if it was even possible to use the lock with the dog tag, even if there was a delay.
12 minutes of rambling to get 2 minutes of info. Go to about the 12 minute mark to actually see it work. You might want to polish up on your video my man as most people are simply going to click you off.
Very informative, thank you! I'm a diy type of person and you went through so many details, pros and cons that I could make an educated decision! Thank you, sir!
what is the cost of the sliding door & don't it have a flap for the animals to enter and exit
Let me show you how this is installed 1% of the time rather than the 99% type installation. Excellent !
Hey I thought it was helpful. I would rather install it on the floor so it's a little less of an eyesore. I'm glad he showed this so I have a new install option. Besides I wouldn't think installing on the floor would be all that much different from the ceiling. So if you really find his video unhelpful, just flip your phone upside down when you watch it then it'll be like it's on the ceiling for you :)
I'm really really happy to know that this solution has that option. I think it's great that he showcased the rare scenario rather than the common one.
Great summary of how it works, pros and cons of different sensors, etc. Thank you!
Your video was the only place I could find the answer to my question - what if I have a backward door, with the slider on the outside (Pella door) Mount the Autoslide on the outside! Thank you!
Since the video was made Autoslide has stated that they don't recommend installing on the outside. I have had a couple customers who built an enclosure around it to protect it from the elements, and would suggest you do the same if you go ahead and get one.
@@PetDoorStore Thank you!
This is really cool, you should partner with someone to add HomeKit/Alexa/Google for automations and controls. With those controls, a home owner can have the door unlock and open at certain times of the day and create parameters for dogs.
Though I am sure Home Bridge would solve this issue but native use is always the best, especially HomeKit since it's the most secure when natively controlled.
Shane Whatley has a great channel for automations, maybe work with him to figure out using the Home Bridge and he can make a video for it, help promote this product.
This is awesome, but you have to add some smart home/home automation options. Make a WiFi version that can work with an app and IFTTT I'm sold. Options and flexibility are just too limited now
I am not a techie, and Pet Door Store is not the manufacturer. I have had tech savvy customers integrate this with their smart home systems. Have no idea how it's done, but I can tell you it is possible.
@@PetDoorStore does it use IR you can use the Harmony hub or anything IR hub that works with Google home or apple home kit ex. and it will work then ?
Contact autoalide. They “now” have a Wi-Fi module so you can use the app and it also can be integrated into your smart home system.
I'm definitely getting one. And concider going IPO?
How about during winter season? Will the devices freeze outside?
Autoslide stopped recommending installation on the outside. Must be installed on inside, and if you're in a place that's very cold, MN or something like that, they suggest using the Elite motor.
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If I can't be dragged getting up and it's open it wd be good to close it without gett up
Can you lock this at night so neither humans or pets can open it? If so how, do you push a button on the remotes/pushbutton or a button on the motor housing? Thanks
There is a power switch on the motor. Turn off and lock the door.
My dog likes to go outside and lay right outside the door (sometimes even sleeps curled up against the door). He is not attempting to come in, he’s just a Newfie who wants to be in the cold but still wants to be close to his people. If we got the RFID sensors, would the door just stay open all the time because it would continually sense him resting outside not wanting to come in?
You could mount the sensor higher on the wall so that it doesn't trip when he lays down, I've had customers do that and it works. An even better solution would be to mount the sensor a few feet away from the door and train him to go to that spot to open the door.
How about info on different door widths. Interior doors come in different widths and no info on website or here.
Part of the installation is cutting the long gear to the correct length. Comes with 40" of gear. If your door is wider than that, can buy in 20" sections to make it even longer.
Thanks. That is exactly what I needed to know.
Oh my god I freggin LOVE YOU.
If I bought the Elite motor even though my door is light enough for the standard motor, do you think it would extend its lifespan because its not putting as much stress on it or should I just buy three or four standard replacement motors?
I'm asking because I want to be prepared in case something happens in the (hopefully unlikely) event that your company isn't around when it breaks.
We don't manufacture this, it's made by Autoslide. I talked to the owner of the company when I first started selling these and asked what the lifespan of the motor should be. He estimated the average customer would get 10 years out of it. Warranty is for 2. I've had mine installed for I think 7 years. Still going.
I don't know that buying the Elite will extend the life, but I think we could probably sell you a spare standard motor for less than the cost of the Elite upgrade. Call that one in, I will have to get pricing for you.
very cool!
Now if you could do one for a right-handed door, that'd help me out.
It works for either; have to take the motor and flip it in the housing, which takes about 10 min.
@@PetDoorStore Thank you. We got it figured out and it works great!
will the door still open normally by hand also?
Yes. If the unit is on and you pull the handle it will open all the way. If it is off or you lose power or something like that, you can still open and close the door by hand, and the motor doesn't add a lot of resistance. The one issue that you might run into is with the iLock option. It defaults to the locked position, so if you lose power it will be locked.
you also need to install an outlet nearby for the transformer, correct?
Comes with a 6' cord, and we have 6' extension cords that plug in before the transformer. Or you could plug the transformer into a regular extension cord and run that to the wall outlet.
Great stuff. Any availability in the UK?
I'm not sure. I only see Australian and US locations, but you can try Autoslide direct at: autoslide.com/contact/
So, the regular unit without the lock, can you just open the door by pulling hard?
If the unit is on it will open the door for you, just like hitting the wall button. If it is off you can open and close the door manually, the motor doesn't add a lot of drag.
What about remote control
We do sell a key fob remote that will open and close the door and change modes. Has a range similar to TV remote. If you just want to open and close you can use the wall button that it comes with, stick it on your coffee table and open and close the door for your dogs, fore example.
Here is the key fob remote: www.petdoorstore.com/pet-doors/autoslide-4-button-remote-control/
Does the rfid work from outside to let them back in?
Yes. The one sensor on the inside will work from inside and outside.
So how does the dog get back in? Did I miss that explanation? If its the infored tag will the sensor detect it on the outside?
Yes, key works in both directions, with one sensor mounted on the inside of the house.
Is there a detailed instruction video or manual for bottom mount installation?
The installation isn't any different top or bottom. Everything is flipped but it works the same way. I don't have a detailed instructional video, but it comes with a DVD that goes step by step.
@@PetDoorStore Thank you, I'll look at the video and give it a try! We're looking forward to having an automated pet door and using the app.
This would be even cooler if it would work with Alexa so I can tell Alexa to let my neighbor’s cat in and out every six minutes 😂😂
They have added a Wifi module and an app to control it. I'm not sure about Alexa. WiFi app adds some to the price.
I wish I had that
Why not use a PIR sensor Instead of the heat sensor?
I don't know what a PIR sensor is. They do have an option for a microwave sensor. I don't have it on the site but it is just a bit more expensive than the IR sensor.
This looks really cool but I had a couple questions. I’m getting ready to build and install a custom glass door which will be used for a piano room inside of a house. Is there a setting to leave it open for long periods of time or is it always going to be trying to close with the timers? Also the customer was asking in the event of a power failure, is it OK to manually slide it open or is this going to be bad on the motor? Thanks for the video and looking forward to getting one of these!
There is a mode you can put it in, like pet mode, where it will open when you push the button and stay open until you push the button again. Moving the door without the motor doesn't damage anything, and the motor doesn't add a lot of resistance either, so if the power goes out you can still pull it open and shut, with no problems at all.
Ok awesome.
how about the dog when he returns home? I need to see the installation outside
It all installs on the inside, unless you do the Infra Red motion sensor, then you'd see the motion sensor that I show in the video mounted on the outside of the wall.
@@PetDoorStore will the rfid work to let the dog back in if the sensor is installed inside?
@@edgygamer3270 this is my question too
do you sell these in Europe running from to 220-240 volts?
Autoslide might have a distributor in Europe. They're an Australian company and I think they use 220V there too.
Great video, really great! You are terrific!Other videos, complete trash, believe me, ask anyone 😊. Just kidding, loved your video, keep up the good work.
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Why so dismissive of using the lock the 80-90% of the time that most pets aren’t outside? I really would have liked to hear if it was even possible to use the lock with the dog tag, even if there was a delay.
3 years too late but u had the perfect chance to enter and exit the frame through the door..
Why do you say that? Is there a better brand?
12 minutes of rambling to get 2 minutes of info. Go to about the 12 minute mark to actually see it work. You might want to polish up on your video my man as most people are simply going to click you off.
It's true. I need an editor. Merry Christmas.
@@PetDoorStore video was perfect! Thanks buddy!
I agree but I did enjoy the video, I'm high on the whacky tabbakey and this is what I wanna do for my door.