Are electronic or microchip pet doors actually worth the extra money?

Across the reviewers we read, the case for spending more is strongest if you live somewhere with raccoons, stray cats, or extreme weather, since collar-activated and microchip doors keep wildlife out and seal tighter than a passive flap. Specialist-subreddit consensus is that they work well for calm dogs that pause at the door but can be finicky for impatient pets, and app reliability and battery life are common complaints even on premium models.