My dog, an adorable 70-pound Lab mix, is perfect in every way. But I admittedly thought he was a little less perfect when he once came in through a swinging dog door followed by one of the many lizards that run around my home on the Florida Gulf Coast.
That never needs to happen again.
High Tech Pet, a long-running player in automated pet access, is showcasing here at CES 2026 its recently launched Power Pet Roll-Up Door, a fully automatic, Wi-Fi-enabled smart pet door designed to address security, insulation and convenience issues common with traditional pet doors.
Unlike conventional pet doors that swing open or use flexible flaps, the Power Pet Roll-Up Door opens vertically using a motorized roll-up mechanism. When a pet wearing a compatible ultrasonic collar approaches, the door detects the signal and raises the panel to allow entry or exit, then closes behind them. Think of it as a little garage door for your dog or cat, with the opener worn on its collar.
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A different approach to pet access
High Tech Pet says the vertical roll-up design helps improve insulation and security compared with flap doors, which can let in drafts and are often easy for wildlife or intruders to push through. Because the panel remains sealed when not in use, the company says it provides better resistance to weather and temperature loss, though real-world performance will ultimately depend on installation quality and how it's used.
The door is designed for both dogs and cats, from kittens to 200-plus-pound pooches, and is available in multiple sizes and mounting options (door, wall, patio). Its vertical opening also allows it to fit in tighter spaces, including below window sills or within door panels that might not accommodate a swinging flap.
Power Pet works with smart controls and remote access
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