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Someone’s coming home.
Your Flappie’s camera sees who is standing outside the flap.
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Your cat is
Matching faceYour cat
recognised
recognised
NEW A new ability for your Flappie.
Your cat is
the key.
No collar. Just your cat.
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New: Cat ID
Now it also recognises
who’s coming home.
With Cat ID, your Flappie recognises which cats belong to you. By their appearance.
Now in Flappie LabsTry Cat ID
Now the camera knows
your cat, too.
Choose a cat. Scroll to discover how Cat ID recognises it.
Outdoor cameraExample
A cat comes into view
Try both examples. Illustrative demonstration.
Cat ID recognises cats as they come in. What about going out?
A cat comes into viewMatching appearanceYour cat recognisedUnfamiliar cat recognisedEntrance can be unlockedEntrance can stay locked
Your cat is one of a kind.
Now your Flappie recognises that, too.
Cat ID & prey detection
Who’s coming home?
And what is the cat bringing in?
Two different kinds of detection. Discover what your Flappie looks for in each case.
Cat ID recognises your cat.
Prey detection looks for prey.
Who?
Cat ID checks whether the cat wanting to come in belongs to you.
Illustrative demonstration of the two features.
Cat ID checks whether the cat wanting to come in belongs to you.
Prey detection checks whether the cat is carrying prey in its mouth.
Getting started with Cat ID
How Flappie gets to know your cats.
Step 1
Your Flappie keeps an eye out
As your cats use the flap as usual, your Flappie automatically collects suitable footage.
You don’t need to prepare anything or take any new photos.
Step 2
You show it who’s who
In the Flappie app, you identify which of your cats appears in the footage shown.
This is how Cat ID learns which cats belong to you.
Step 3
Your Flappie gets ready
After setup, Cat ID takes a few hours to prepare.
The app lets you know when the feature is ready.
Now in Flappie Labs.
For everyone who uses a Flappie and wants to try Cat ID. We continue to improve recognition in everyday use. It can still make mistakes.
Taking part is optional. You can stop the trial at any time.
Good to know
Your questions. Our answers.
What is Cat ID?
Cat ID is Flappie’s cat recognition feature. It uses the existing outdoor camera to recognise your cats by their appearance as they come in.
This lets Flappie admit your cats and keep unfamiliar cats outside.
Where can I find Cat ID?
You’ll find Cat ID under Flappie Labs in the Flappie app. Select the feature there to start setting it up.
Who can try Cat ID?
Cat ID is available to everyone who already uses a Flappie and wants to try the feature.
Does my cat need a microchip?
Cat ID does not read a microchip. Your Flappie recognises your cat using its existing camera.
No additional microchip reader is needed for Cat ID.
Does my cat need a collar or a tag?
No. Cat ID recognises your cat by its appearance. Your cat needs neither a collar nor a tag.
Do I need to take photos of my cats with my phone?
No. Your Flappie automatically records suitable footage during normal use.
During setup, you identify which of your cats appears in the footage shown.
How do I set up Cat ID?
Open Cat ID under Flappie Labs in the Flappie app. The app shows you footage of your cats recorded automatically.
You confirm which of your cats is shown. Cat ID is then prepared.
How long does preparation take?
After setup, Cat ID needs a few hours to prepare.
The Flappie app lets you know when the feature is ready.
Does Cat ID recognise my cats when they go out, too?
No. The camera is on the outside. Cat ID therefore only recognises cats when they want to come in from outside.
For going out, you continue to choose one setting for all cats: allow them all out, or keep them all in.
Does prey detection still work?
Yes. Cat ID and prey detection are two separate features.
Cat ID checks which cat wants to come in. Prey detection checks whether a cat is carrying prey in its mouth.
Can Cat ID make mistakes?
Yes. Cat ID continues to be tested and improved in everyday use through Flappie Labs.
Different cats, lighting, weather conditions and movement can affect recognition.
Can I turn Cat ID off again?
You decide whether you want to try Cat ID. You can stop the trial at any time.
Cat ID is here
Make your cat
the key.
A new ability for your Flappie.
Available now in Flappie Labs.
