Imagine your dog walking up to your sliding glass door and having the door open automatically—without barking, scratching, waiting for you, or squeezing through a permanent pet-door flap.
That is what SmartSlydr PetPass is designed to do.
PetPass works with SmartSlydr to turn your existing sliding door into a smart pet-access system. Your pet wears a small Bluetooth PetPass on its collar, and SmartSlydr can detect the authorized PetPass as your pet approaches the door.
PetPass can work from both sides of the sliding door, allowing your pet to go from inside to outside and return from outside to inside.
But automatic access is only one option. You can also configure individual pets, adjust how far the door opens, change detection sensitivity, temporarily disable a PetPass, require owner approval with Send Request Mode, or use Hub Mode for an additional access condition.
This guide explains how it all works.
What Is SmartSlydr PetPass?
SmartSlydr PetPass is a Bluetooth-based pet access device designed to work with the SmartSlydr automatic sliding door system.
The PetPass is worn by your pet and allows SmartSlydr to recognize an authorized pet near the sliding door.
The basic idea is simple:
Pet approaches the sliding door
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SmartSlydr detects the authorized Bluetooth PetPass
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SmartSlydr responds according to that pet's settings
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Sliding door opens
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Pet passes through
Instead of cutting a permanent pet door into a wall, door, or glass panel, SmartSlydr uses your existing sliding door as the pet entrance and exit.
Is SmartSlydr PetPass Bluetooth or RFID?
SmartSlydr PetPass uses Bluetooth communication with the SmartSlydr system.
This allows SmartSlydr to provide configurable features such as PetPass sensitivity, individual pet settings, opening percentage, and different access modes.
How Does PetPass Open the Sliding Door?
When PetPass is configured for automatic access, the process happens without the owner having to manually open the door.
Step 1: Your Pet Approaches
Your dog or cat approaches the sliding door while wearing its paired PetPass.
Step 2: SmartSlydr Detects the PetPass
SmartSlydr detects the authorized Bluetooth PetPass near the door according to the configured sensitivity.
Step 3: SmartSlydr Opens the Door
SmartSlydr automatically moves the existing sliding panel to the opening percentage configured for that pet.
Step 4: Your Pet Passes Through
The pet can walk through the opening created by the sliding door.
Step 5: SmartSlydr Closes the Door
The door can close according to the configured closing behavior.
The result is a pet-access system that uses the sliding door you already have.
PetPass Works From Both Sides of the Door
An important part of the PetPass system is bidirectional access.
SmartSlydr can detect the pet when it approaches from either side of the sliding door.
That means PetPass can be used when your pet is:
Inside → Going Outside
and
Outside → Coming Back Inside
You don't need one PetPass for entering and another for exiting.
The same authorized PetPass can allow the pet to use the sliding door in both directions according to the settings you choose.
Give Different Pets Different Door Openings
One of the advantages of using your existing sliding door for pet access is that the opening doesn't have to be a fixed size.
SmartSlydr can control the door opening from 1% to 100% of the available opening.
PetPass settings allow you to configure the opening percentage for an individual pet.
For example:
Small dog
→ Smaller opening
Large dog
→ Larger opening
This can be especially useful in a multi-pet household.
Instead of choosing one permanent pet-door opening for every animal in the house, SmartSlydr can adjust how far the sliding door opens according to the configured PetPass.
It can also be useful as a pet grows because the opening isn't permanently determined by a hole cut into a door or wall.
What Is PetPass Sensitivity?
Every home and pet is different.
One dog may walk directly toward the sliding door when it wants to go outside. Another may spend time waiting or walking near the door.
That's why PetPass includes adjustable sensitivity.
Sensitivity helps you tune how SmartSlydr responds to the PetPass near the door.
Automatic Mode: Give Your Pet Independent Access
For many pet owners, Automatic Mode is the main reason for using PetPass.
In Automatic Mode, an authorized PetPass can trigger SmartSlydr when the pet approaches the door.
The owner doesn't have to be standing at the door.
This can help when you're:
- Working from home
- In another room
- Sleeping
- Busy with your family
- At work
- Away from home
Your pet can have a way to use the existing sliding door according to the access settings you've chosen.
Send Request Mode: You Make the Final Decision
Not every pet owner wants the door to automatically open every time a pet asks to go outside.
That's why SmartSlydr also offers Send Request Mode.
Instead of automatically opening the door when PetPass is detected, SmartSlydr can send a request to the owner.
You can then decide whether to allow access.
Send Request Mode works like this:
Pet approaches door
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PetPass is detected
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SmartSlydr sends a request
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Owner reviews the request
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Owner approves access
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Door opens to the selected opening
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Door closes according to the configured timing
This provides a middle ground between completely automatic pet access and manually watching the door all day.
When Is Send Request Mode Useful?
Send Request Mode can be useful when you want your pet to ask to go outside without automatically receiving access.
For example, you may want greater control:
- At night
- When wildlife may be outside
- During certain times of day
- When you simply prefer to approve each trip
The pet can initiate the request while the owner keeps control of the final decision.
You Can Enable or Disable a PetPass
Pet access doesn't have to remain enabled all the time.
An individual PetPass can be enabled or disabled.
For example, you might allow your dog to use SmartSlydr during the day but disable automatic PetPass access at night.
This can also be helpful in multi-pet homes where one pet is allowed outside while another needs to remain indoors.
Different Pets Can Have Different Settings
PetPass is not simply an "all pets get the same access" system.
Individual pets can have their own settings.
Depending on how you configure the system, these can include:
- Pet name
- Opening percentage
- PetPass sensitivity
- Operating mode
- Auto close timer
This makes SmartSlydr particularly useful for households with pets of different sizes or different access needs.
How Many PetPass Tags Can SmartSlydr Use?
In a standard PetPass setup, SmartSlydr can support up to four PetPass tags.
There is also an additional configuration available through Hub Mode with the DuoButton Remote, which can accommodate up to six PetPass tags.
This distinction is useful for larger multi-pet households.
What Is SmartSlydr Hub Mode?
Hub Mode provides a different way to authorize door access.
Instead of opening based on PetPass detection alone, Hub Mode requires two conditions at the same time:
Authorized PetPass is detected
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Paired DuoButton Remote is pressed
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SmartSlydr opens the door
This creates a dual-condition access method.
The PetPass identifies an authorized tag, while the DuoButton Remote provides the second condition needed for the door to open.
Hub Mode can accommodate up to six PetPass tags when used with the DuoButton Remote.
Automatic Mode vs. Send Request Mode vs. Hub Mode
The easiest way to understand the three options is to look at who—or what—makes the final decision to open the door.
| Mode | PetPass | Additional Action | Door Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Mode | Detected | None | SmartSlydr opens automatically according to settings |
| Send Request Mode | Detected | Owner approval | Door opens after approval |
| Hub Mode | Detected | DuoButton Remote pressed | Both conditions are required |
There isn't one mode that is right for every household.
The purpose of the different modes is to let you choose how much automatic access you want to give your pets.
Can PetPass Work With Multiple Dogs?
Yes.
Multiple pets can have their own PetPass tags.
This becomes particularly useful when your pets are different sizes.
For example:
Small Dog
You could configure a relatively small opening.
Large Dog
You could configure a larger opening.
The same sliding door can therefore provide different opening amounts without requiring separate physical pet doors.
What If One Pet Is Allowed Outside and Another Isn't?
Because individual PetPass tags can be automatic or send request, you can configure access differently for different pets.
For example:
Dog
PetPass in Automatic Mode.
Indoor-only cat
PetPass in Send Request Mode.
This gives you more control than simply leaving a permanent opening available to every animal in the house.
Can Cats Use SmartSlydr PetPass?
PetPass isn't limited to dogs.
A cat can use PetPass when the tag and SmartSlydr system are appropriately configured.
As with any pet, you'll want to configure the opening percentage and sensitivity appropriately for the animal and your environment.
Does PetPass Require Wi-Fi?
Yes.
SmartSlydr requires a Wi-Fi connection to operate, and PetPass operation uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Bluetooth is used as part of PetPass detection, while SmartSlydr operates as part of the connected SmartSlydr system.
A reliable Wi-Fi connection at the SmartSlydr installation location is therefore important.
How Do You Set Up PetPass?
PetPass setup is performed through the LycheeThings app.
The general setup process includes:
- Pair the PetPass with SmartSlydr.
- Assign the PetPass to your pet.
- Enter the pet's name.
- Select the PetPass operating mode.
- Choose the door opening percentage.
- Configure sensitivity.
- Configure the desired closing behavior.
- Test PetPass with your pet.
- Fine-tune sensitivity if necessary.
PetPass pairing uses Bluetooth.
How Do You Tune PetPass?
Correct sensitivity is important for reliable PetPass operation.
SmartSlydr includes PetPass tuning/debug functionality that can help you understand how the system is detecting the tag and adjust sensitivity accordingly.
If SmartSlydr detects the pet earlier or later than desired, sensitivity can be adjusted through the system.
The goal isn't necessarily to maximize sensitivity.
The goal is to find the appropriate detection behavior for your particular door, home, and pet.
Where Should PetPass Be Positioned?
PetPass should be worn by the pet so that it can communicate reliably with the SmartSlydr system.
Proper positioning matters.
During initial setup, test the PetPass while your pet approaches the door naturally from both directions.
If detection isn't occurring where expected, check PetPass positioning and sensitivity before assuming there is a problem with the door opener itself.
PetPass Battery
PetPass uses a CR2032 battery.
As with other battery-powered accessories, battery condition can affect operation, so checking the battery should be part of troubleshooting if a PetPass that previously worked reliably begins behaving differently.
SmartSlydr vs. a Traditional Pet Door
A traditional pet door usually requires creating a dedicated opening through a door, wall, glass panel, or insert.
SmartSlydr takes a different approach.
It uses the existing sliding door itself as the opening.
| Feature | SmartSlydr + PetPass | Traditional Pet Door |
|---|---|---|
| Uses existing sliding door as opening | ✓ | Usually no |
| Permanent pet-sized hole required | No | Typically yes |
| Adjustable opening size | ✓ | Fixed physical opening |
| Different opening percentages | ✓ | No |
| Automatic Bluetooth pet access | ✓ | Depends on pet door |
| Owner approval option | ✓ Send Request Mode | No |
| Pet access can be disabled | ✓ | Depends on system |
| Works as normal human doorway | ✓ | Separate pet opening |
The important difference isn't simply that one is "smart."
SmartSlydr automates the existing sliding door instead of creating a separate permanent pet opening.
Why Adjustable Opening Size Matters
Traditional pet doors are generally selected according to the size of the pet.
That can become inconvenient if you have:
- A puppy that is still growing
- A small and large dog
- Several pets of different sizes
SmartSlydr takes a different approach because the opening is created by moving the existing sliding door.
A smaller pet can have a smaller configured opening.
A larger pet can have a larger configured opening.
And the setting can be changed later without replacing a physical pet-door opening.
A Typical Day With PetPass
Imagine you're at work and your dog needs to go outside.
With Automatic Mode:
Dog approaches the sliding door
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PetPass is detected
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SmartSlydr opens the door (Owner notified over the App)
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Dog goes outside
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Door closes (Owner notified over the App)
Later, the dog returns.
Dog approaches from outside
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PetPass is detected again
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SmartSlydr opens the door (Owner notified over the App)
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Dog comes inside
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Door closes (Owner notified over the App)
The same PetPass works for both directions.
For pet owners who spend long periods away from home, this can reduce the need to structure every part of the day around opening the patio door.
PetPass Can Be About Freedom for the Owner Too
Pet access is only half of the story.
One SmartSlydr customer described how automating their sliding door eliminated the feeling of constantly being on "door duty." They said it gave them more freedom to leave home for longer visits or events without constantly thinking about their pets' schedules.
Another customer described SmartSlydr as a "life changer" because their dog could go in and out while they were at work.
That is the larger purpose behind PetPass:
Give pets appropriate independence while giving their owners more control over how that independence works.
PetPass at a Glance
| Feature | PetPass |
|---|---|
| Technology | Bluetooth |
| RFID | No |
| Reads implanted microchip | No |
| Detects pet approaching from inside | ✓ |
| Detects pet approaching from outside | ✓ |
| Individual pet profiles | ✓ |
| Custom opening percentage | ✓ |
| Adjustable sensitivity | ✓ |
| Automatic access | ✓ |
| Send Request Mode | ✓ |
| Enable/disable | ✓ |
| Hub Mode | ✓ |
| Standard PetPass capacity | Up to 4 tags |
| Hub Mode with DuoButton Remote | Up to 6 PetPass tags |
| Battery | CR2032 |
| Works with dogs | ✓ |
| Works with cats | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions About SmartSlydr PetPass
Does PetPass automatically open the door?
It can. When configured for Automatic Mode, detection of an authorized PetPass can trigger SmartSlydr to open the door according to that pet's settings.
Can my dog use PetPass to go outside and come back inside?
Yes. SmartSlydr can detect PetPass from both sides of the sliding door, allowing appropriately configured access from inside to outside and outside to inside.
Is PetPass RFID?
No. SmartSlydr PetPass uses Bluetooth technology.
Can SmartSlydr read my pet's microchip?
No. PetPass is a separate Bluetooth device worn by the pet.
Can different dogs have different opening sizes?
Yes. You can configure the opening percentage associated with an individual PetPass.
How many PetPass tags can I use?
A standard PetPass setup can support up to four tags. Hub Mode with the DuoButton Remote can accommodate up to six PetPass tags.
Can I stop one pet from using the door?
An individual PetPass can be removed or disabled (by setting opening width to zero), allowing you to control access for individual pets.
What if I don't want the door to open automatically?
You can use Send Request Mode so the pet's approach generates a request for owner approval instead of automatically opening the door.
What is Hub Mode?
Hub Mode requires both an authorized PetPass and a DuoButton Remote press before SmartSlydr opens.
Does PetPass work for cats?
Yes. PetPass can be configured for cats as well as dogs.
Does PetPass require Wi-Fi?
SmartSlydr requires Wi-Fi to operate. PetPass operation uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
What battery does PetPass use?
PetPass uses a CR2032 battery.
Is SmartSlydr PetPass Right for Your Pet?
PetPass is designed for households that want to give pets more independence without simply creating a permanently open pet-sized passage through the home.
You decide how the system behaves.
Your pet can have automatic access.
You can require approval.
You can enable or disable individual PetPass tags.
You can configure different opening percentages.
And with Hub Mode, you can require both PetPass detection and a DuoButton Remote press.
Your pet gets a smarter way to use the door. You keep control over how that access works.
Continue Learning
How Does SmartSlydr Work?
Learn how SmartSlydr automates your existing sliding door using the mobile app, PetPass, voice control, buttons, sensors, and smart-home routines.
Will SmartSlydr Work on My Door?
Check sliding-door compatibility, drag force, opening dimensions, installation requirements, and SmartSlydr sizing.
Smart Pet Door Guide
Learn how SmartSlydr compares with traditional pet doors and why using your existing sliding door creates a different approach to pet access.
Send Request Mode Explained
Learn how your pet can request access while you retain control over whether the door opens.
Hub Mode Explained
Learn how Bluetooth PetPass and DuoButton Remote work together as two conditions for access.
SmartSlydr Knowledge Base
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About SmartSlydr
SmartSlydr is a robotic sliding-door automation system from LycheeThings that attaches to an existing compatible sliding door or sliding window.
For pet owners, Bluetooth PetPass allows the existing sliding door to become an intelligent pet-access system without requiring a traditional pet-sized opening through the door or wall.
Your sliding door becomes the pet door.