Easy Joy 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Medium with Magnets (Brown) — quiet manual pet door for cats and small dogs

The essentials

If you’ve ever had that “do they really need to go in and out this often?” moment, a locking pet flap makes life simpler. The Easy Joy 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Medium is a manual cat flap designed for wall, wooden, or uPVC door installs, with magnet assistance and multiple access modes. On paper it’s aimed at day-to-day control: let pets through when you want, and restrict it when you don’t.

It’s also positioned as a quieter option versus a basic flap-only setup, using magnets and contact brush design to reduce noise from entry and exit. It’s the sort of flap you’d pick when you want clearer routine control and you care about a calmer household, rather than purely “hands-off convenience”.

That said, it’s not a fit-for-everyone product. The medium internal opening size and the stated suitability for pets within a certain waist measurement means you should check your pet carefully before ordering.

What you get and how the 4-way locking works

The flap offers four modes controlled via a door knob: only entry, only exit, entry and exit, or fully closed. In real use, that translates to practical routines—like allowing your cat to come in overnight but not go out during early morning hours, or stopping access when you’re gardening, hosting guests, or trying to settle a new pet into the home.

The “closed” mode is also useful if you’re dealing with weather changes or you simply don’t want any traffic through the flap.

Worth noting that this is manual control, not an electronic app-based system. If you’re expecting “smart” features or automatic scheduling, you’ll need to look elsewhere.

Key takeaways for everyday use

The medium flap is designed to help pets observe the outside and inside through a transparent panel, which may make it feel less like a sudden blind barrier for animals that are a bit cautious.

For noise, the build uses magnets and a contact brush approach (not direct contact) to help reduce the sound associated with frequent openings. It’s a sensible design choice for homes where you can hear the flap from living areas or near bedrooms.

One practical example: imagine you’re working from home and you want your cat to have access during the day but you’d rather they stay inside at night. You switch to the appropriate mode in the evening, and you’re not relying on them to “figure it out” — you’re setting the rules.

Tech specs

• Name: 4 Way Locking Cat Flap Medium with Magnets
• Type: Manual pet flap for cats & small dogs (cat flap)
• Format: Wall/door fitting with tunnel
• Colour: Brown
• Interior opening size: 15 cm width × 15.5 cm height
• Suitable pet waist (stated): less than 41 cm
• Locking modes: four (only entry, only exit, entry & exit, closed)
• Installation: includes an installation drawing, uses up to 16 screws for doors thicker than 3.3 cm (screw count stated)
• Material: durable ABS

Installation and door thickness — the bits to double-check

Easy installs matter with pet flaps, and this one comes with an installation drawing to guide fitting. The listing also notes screw usage for doors thicker than 3.3 cm (up to 16 screws for applicable doors), which is helpful when you’re planning the job.

However, you should still sanity-check two things before committing:

• The internal opening size (15 cm × 15.5 cm) and the “waist” limit for the pet (under 41 cm) — this is where many purchases either work immediately or end up being a mismatch.
• Whether your door type and thickness align with what’s referenced (wall/wooden/uPVC, with mention of door thickness for screw count).

If your pet is on the bigger side or awkwardly shaped (thicker chest, wider posture), the medium category can be unforgiving.

The essentials of what matters most (and the limitations)

What stands out here is the combination of access control and quieter operation. The four-way locking modes give you tangible control, and the magnet/contact brush approach is aimed at reducing noise without removing the freedom your pet wants.

It does fall into a more “practical household control” category than a premium, fully automated one. So if you’re hoping for sensors, remote control, or anything beyond a simple manual knob system, this won’t match that expectation.

It also uses an ABS build, described as durable for daily use. That’s promising, but as with any pet door, the real-world performance will still depend on correct fitting and how your door is used day to day.

Is it worth it?

Buy it if you want a manual locking cat flap with four access modes, plus magnet-assisted closing to help reduce noise, and you’re confident your cat’s waist measurement sits below the stated threshold for the medium opening.

Skip it if your pet is larger than the medium guidance, or if you need an automated or remotely controlled system rather than a knob-based manual flap.

This is the kind of purchase that makes sense for many UK households where people need predictable access—morning/night routine control, weather-conscious days, or simply avoiding the “open flap all the time” approach.

Quick FAQ

Will it work for my pet?

The listing suggests it suits cats with a waist under 41 cm and provides the internal opening size (15 cm × 15.5 cm). If your pet is close to or above that, it may not be the easiest transition.

Is it suitable for uPVC doors?

Yes—it's described for wall, wooden, or uPVC door installations.

Does it reduce noise?

It’s described as having a quieter operation approach using magnets and a contact brush design to reduce noise caused by entry and exit.

How many lock modes are there?

There are four modes: only entry, only exit, entry and exit, and fully closed.