Smart Retract Reviews 561

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely love our Retract-A-Gate gates from Smart Retract. We have been using our gates in the foyer of our home at the bottom and top of stairs. We have an energetic toddler at home and these ga... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely delighted with Retract-a-Gate at Flowery Dell Lodges! It's incredibly easy to use for our guests, providing both convenience and safety. Installation was a breeze and so easy, and the sleek... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The retractable gate is WONDERFUL! It looks good and keeps pets from going where not allowed. We highly recommend. And having just moved that day we were having difficulty with our credit card accep... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Smart Retract cat gate arrived within a normal time and it is the best option for training our cats to not go upstairs during the night. We really like the design and retractable feature! For a... See more

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Retractable safety products for children, dogs or cats. Extremely durable retractable baby gate or retractable pet gate, use anywhere including the top or bottom of stairs, indoors, or outdoors. Safe and easy one hand operation, locks open or closed. ...


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is a great product

This is a great product. I recommend however that you change the plastic clips for metal ones. Since installing the gate, I have replaced all of the clips twice. I have a large dog and a couple of cats. The gate stands up to the dog charging it without problem, however the plastic clips eventually fail and break.

10 December 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi--thank you for your feedback. Retract-A-Gate is certified for use at the top and bottom of the stairs, has been tested for that application, and can withstand a push out force of up to 200 pounds. The Mounting Brackets are covered by a lifetime warranty to the original owner and we will replace any broken brackets free of charge. The issue you described of all your brackets breaking is very unusual and we'd like to know more. Please contact our Customer Service at info@SmartRetract.com for further assistance. Thanks, Smart Retract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this product

Love this product! Keeps my adventurous toddler contained better than anything in the world.

10 December 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Soley--thank you for your "love this product" review! We simply offer the best balance of features and security of any gate in its class. Please contact us if you have any questions. Thanks, Smart Retract

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

This seemed like THE solution ...but

This seemed like THE solution to keep our dog out of parts of the house where he gets into trouble when we are gone. Unfortunately the mounts are way wider than our 70's era door mouldings, and there's no stud next to it to attach the gate hardware. So disappointing to spend that much money on what seemed like the perfect solution, only to find it's unusable for our needs :( My husband is a builder, so he can usually solve any kind of problem like this, so when even he said no-go it was really a bummer. Money totally wasted.

10 December 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Page,

We are sorry to hear there is an issue with your installation and we'd like to help. We'd be happy to offer installation suggestions, if you'd like to email some photos of the location to us. With the variety of ways Retract-A-Gate can be installed, we’ve found there are often simple solutions to seemingly difficult installation issues. Please email our Customer Service at info@SmartRetract.com. We look forward to assisting you. Thanks, Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service and product

Great customer service. I have a tricky installation that they help me figure out and drew a diagram on the pictures I provided. I have gone threw a couple of other pet and baby gates and these are by far the best and highest quality. Worth every penny.

10 December 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Mark--thank you for your great review and for being a great customer! We take pride in our products and customer service, so if you ever have any questions, please contact our customer service for further assistance. Thanks! Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product, it is super silent when retracting and is very easy to use!

10 December 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Michael--thank you for your great Retract-A-Gate review! Retract-A-Gate was designed with ease of installation, ease of use, durability, and safety in mind. Please contact our customer service if you ever have any questions. Thanks, Smart Retract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy installation

Easy installation, easy open and close -one handed!, tall enough to keep 2 very active kittens out, only gate they’ve yet to climb over!

10 December 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi--thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! Thank you for being a Smart Retract customer and please let us know if you ever have any questions. Have a wonderful week. Thanks, Smart Retract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Product! Easy to Install

Fast Shipping, Great Product and super easy to install.

21 November 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi William--thank you for your great 5-star Retract-A-Gate review! We take pride in our products and customer service, so if you ever have any questions please contact us at info@SmartRetract.com. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to Install! The retractagate was very easy to…

The retractagate was very easy to install at the top of our outside deck. It fit perfectly as well. Excellent quality materials! You have to be careful to retract the mesh, however, as if it goes in crooked, there will be a crease in the mesh.

26 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Jeannette--Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We are happy to hear Retract-A-Gate is working perfectly for you. If you ever have any questions, please contact our customer service at info@SmartRetract.com and we'd be happy to help. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this gate

I love this gate! It is perfect for my odd stare case and easy to install on my own. I would highly recommend it!

22 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi there Ladyshannara - Thanks for your nice feedback, we really appreciate hearing from you! Ease of installation is one of the many features we scrutinized heavily when developing Retract-A-Gate, I'm glad it helped you! Take care ~ Marc from Smart Retract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love our Retract-a-Gate

We love our Retract-a-Gate! Stepping over baby gates (for years!) isn't my favorite. I love that once the baby is in bed we don't have to deal with a permanent barrier. It works really well, looks nice in our living room area, and was definitely worth the price!

21 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi kathryn - Thanks for sharing your Retract-A-Gate experience with us, we love to hear how folks are using and enjoying the gate. Your very reasons are why the gate was invented in the first place. If you ever need any further assistance, please email us at info@SmartRetract.com and we'd be happy to help. ~ Marc at Smart Retract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great American Made Product

The gate was easy to install and is great at keeping our baby away from the stairs. We really like the fact that when we don't need it we can retract it and we don't have to mess with it unlike fixed gates that are always in the way. I also love that it's made here in the USA. A great company employing wonderful people. Thank You.

21 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Jeremy--Thanks for your great 5-star review. We take pride in making Retract-A-Gate here in Iowa and are always here to help. If you ever have any questions, please let us know. Thank you for being a great customer too! Deanna at Smart Retract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The perfect gate

This is the perfect gate for us at the top of the stairs. When not it use it is out of the way and the simple clean design looks like it belongs as part of the house. It is out of the way and not even noticeable. When in use it is very easy to open and close and again it looks very clean a natural part of the house, not an add on piece of equipment. The construction is very good and will last a very long time. Well worth the price.

21 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Ben--thank you for your perfect 5-star review. We simply offer the best balance of features and security of any gate in its class. Thanks for being a wonderful customer and let us know if you have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The retract a gate has been fabulous

The retract a gate has been fabulous. It has kept our puppy out of the lounge in our otherwise open plan house. Quick and easy to use relatively discreet and means we get the best of both worlds. I would highly recommend it.

20 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Jackie, thanks for your fabulous 5-star review. Retract-A-Gate was designed with ease of installation, ease of use, durability, and safety in mind. So if you ever have any questions, please let us know. Thanks again, Deanna at Smart Retract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product!

Great product, fast delivery - couldn't be happier.

Needed more spacers so perhaps a bit more guidance would be helpful there but not worth getting hung up on - even then, they arrived within a few days.

20 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Dan--thank you for your great product, fast delivery 5-star review! We take pride in our customer service so if you ever have any questions, please let us know. Deanna at Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loves these gates

Loves these gates! This company has a great product at a good price and offers everything you need to get the gate installed correctly! Thanks for making a safe and reliable product! We love these!

20 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi--thank you for loving Retract-A-Gate and for your excellent review! We simple offer the best balance of features and security of any gate in its class. Thanks again and please let us know if you have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with our Smart Retract gate

Very happy with our Smart Retract gate. Easy to operate and lock to secure. It has been in situ in a busy holiday home for a few weeks now where wheelchair users need easy ingress and egress, but babies and pets need to be kept safe. A small problem was quickly and promptly responded to by the company. I will happily purchase again when the more traditional gates need replacement.

20 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi--thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We love to hear how Retract-A-Gate is being used and how helpful it is in someone's home. Thanks for being a great customer and please let us know if you ever have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We purchased two retract a gates to…

We purchased two retract a gates to help keep the new twin grandchildren safe on our stairs in our split level home. They work great. The 4 grandchildren, now include the 18 month old twins, a 3 year old and a 5 year old. All of them love to "play" with the retract a gates. The 3 year old managed to break one of the clips that catch the gates when closed. I ordered two replacements on their website. They contacted me, asked for a picture of the broken catch, refunded my order immediately and sent the replacement parts right out, as they are guaranteed. I didn't know that when I purchased originally. Most Companies would just leave it. They made it right. I think they went above and beyond!

20 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi--thank you for your wonderful 5-star review. Your grandchildren sound precious! We take pride in our customer service, so if you ever have any questions, please let us know. Thanks again, Deanna at Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality and works perfectly…

Excellent quality and works perfectly in our home with our 20 month old grandson. We have 4 gates, one at the top of each staircase, and one at the bottom. Easy to pull in and out and they are out of the way when the grandson is not here. The instructions are good, but we do suggest you read them through several times before you begin. But once you have successfully installed one, the others are easy. It does take time, though, so give it your undivided attention as you work through each step. These are certainly the best gates we have found (and we have tried several), a bit pricey, but well worth the money!

20 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi--thanks for your excellent quality and works perfectly review! Thank you for being a wonderful customer and for letting us know how you are using your safety gates. If you ever have any questions, please let us know. Deanna at Smart Retract

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great pre-sale directions on fit!

After reading all instructions on the site about fit, I determined that we would need two spacer kits along with the gate. My husband didn't read the pre-sale instructions and decided to try without the spacers first. The gate didn't close properly so I was really glad to have the spacers available for a relatively quick fix. Gate works quite well to keep our baby safe, despite family members' doubt about a retractable system at the top of the stairs. We will recommend to others!

20 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi Roxanne--thank you for recommending Retract-A-Gate to others. Retract-A-Gate is certified for use at the top and bottom of the stairs, has been tested for that application, and can withstand a push out force of up to 200 pounds. Thanks for the great review and please let us know if you have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Researched a lot for dog gates and was…

Researched a lot for dog gates and was not dissappointed. Was prepared to pay a bit extra and the gate was exactly what was requireed to keep 2 labradors off the garden

20 October 2020
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Reply from Smart Retract

Hi--thank you for your excellent 5-star review. It is tempting to buy something cheaper, but the old adage of “you get what you pay for” is very true here as well. Thanks again and please let us know if you ever have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract

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