After a Capture

Once an Armed trap closes on a verified detection, the trap holds the animal until you release it. There is no auto-release of any kind.

What does not happen

• The door does not reopen on a timer.

• The door does not reopen if the animal calms down or stops moving.

• The door does not reopen because of a cooldown or any sensor reading.

• The trap does not auto-disarm itself or change state on its own.

You can be 15 minutes away — or 15 hours away — and the trap will stay locked.

What you control

Two buttons matter after a capture:

Button	What it does
Open	Releases the door and returns the trap to Unarmed. This is the one you want most of the time — one tap, animal goes free, trap is reset for inspection.
Unarm	Returns the state to Unarmed but leaves the door closed. Use this if you want to keep the animal contained while you transport the trap, then tap Open later when you're ready to release.

What you'll see in the app while captured

• Trap card status reads Captured / Closed.

• You'll get repeat reminders for up to 48 hours so a captured animal isn't forgotten. They stop after 48 hours by design.

• Manual Request Image still works if you want a fresh photo of the captured animal.

Common questions

Q: If I'm out of cell range, will the trap eventually open? No. The trap holds locally — no cloud command, no door movement.

Q: If the battery dies while captured, does the door open? No. The latch is mechanical; loss of power does not release it.

Q: Can I close a trap that's already in Captured state? The door is already closed. Tapping Close while in Captured is a no-op (it stays Captured).

Q: How do I get the trap ready for the next capture? After tapping Open, the trap is in Unarmed / Open. Tap Arm on the trap card to put it back into Armed mode for the next capture.

See also

• Arm & Un-arm Button — how the modes relate.

• Open & Closed Button — door commands.

• Scouting Mode — non-trapping observation mode.