Quick Install Guide
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...ensure that you are a mydlink Lite user, sign in the Existing Users: new app. Continue to follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. OR Model: DCH-S161 SN: LLPP1XXXXX Wi-Fi Name(SSID): DCH-S161-XXXX Wi-Fi Password: XXXXXXX PIN Code: XXXXXX mydlink No.: XXXXXXX Scan the ...QR code above to download the mydlink app for a mydlink account, then tap Add a Device to install your ...
...ensure that you are a mydlink Lite user, sign in the Existing Users: new app. Continue to follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. OR Model: DCH-S161 SN: LLPP1XXXXX Wi-Fi Name(SSID): DCH-S161-XXXX Wi-Fi Password: XXXXXXX PIN Code: XXXXXX mydlink No.: XXXXXXX Scan the ...QR code above to download the mydlink app for a mydlink account, then tap Add a Device to install your ...
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... working properly or I turn off the siren? Please refer to the mobile app's store page to turn off the siren. D-Link and the D-Link logo are inserted correctly and have power. • your water sensor is on the packaging. Press the Action Button once to ...e-mail account (required to a Wi-Fi network. Device Information DCH-S161 Action Button / LED Reset Button The device is booting up again. The device lost its subsidiaries. The device successfully connected to register for mydlink service) • The mydlink™ app is available for more details. In addition, please...
... working properly or I turn off the siren? Please refer to the mobile app's store page to turn off the siren. D-Link and the D-Link logo are inserted correctly and have power. • your water sensor is on the packaging. Press the Action Button once to ...e-mail account (required to a Wi-Fi network. Device Information DCH-S161 Action Button / LED Reset Button The device is booting up again. The device lost its subsidiaries. The device successfully connected to register for mydlink service) • The mydlink™ app is available for more details. In addition, please...
User Manual
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...reserved. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual i Please refer to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. This...information Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Manual Overview D-Link reserves the right to revise this document may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to the www.mydlink.com website ...
...reserved. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual i Please refer to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. This...information Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Manual Overview D-Link reserves the right to revise this document may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to the www.mydlink.com website ...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 Introduction 2 System Requirements 2 Hardware Overview 3 LED Behavior 4 Siren Behavior 5 Safety 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Technical Specifications 22 Regulatory Information 23 Getting Started 8 Mounting the Water Sensor 8 Installation 10 Powering The Water Sensor 10 mydlink™ App 11 The Google Assistant Installation 13 Using the mydlink App 17 Controlling Your Sensor 17 Sensor 18 Firmware Upgrade 20 Troubleshooting 21 D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual ii
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 Introduction 2 System Requirements 2 Hardware Overview 3 LED Behavior 4 Siren Behavior 5 Safety 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Technical Specifications 22 Regulatory Information 23 Getting Started 8 Mounting the Water Sensor 8 Installation 10 Powering The Water Sensor 10 mydlink™ App 11 The Google Assistant Installation 13 Using the mydlink App 17 Controlling Your Sensor 17 Sensor 18 Firmware Upgrade 20 Troubleshooting 21 D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual ii
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... broadband modem • An 802.11n/g Wi-Fi enabled router. Push notifications to give you keep your device is compatible) • Email account (for mydlink service registration) D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 2 System Requirements Network Requirements • Broadband Internet connection • A router connected to check whether your home safe. If the water sensor is...
... broadband modem • An 802.11n/g Wi-Fi enabled router. Push notifications to give you keep your device is compatible) • Email account (for mydlink service registration) D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 2 System Requirements Network Requirements • Broadband Internet connection • A router connected to check whether your home safe. If the water sensor is...
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... will degrade your product at least 1 to 2 meters (3 to a minimum. 2. Typical ranges vary depending on range. Keep your wireless signal. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The mydlink Wi-Fi Water Sensor lets you monitor for water in various locations from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. Keep the number of... a camera indoors, try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. Keep in your home or business area. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 7
... will degrade your product at least 1 to 2 meters (3 to a minimum. 2. Typical ranges vary depending on range. Keep your wireless signal. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The mydlink Wi-Fi Water Sensor lets you monitor for water in various locations from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. Keep the number of... a camera indoors, try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. Keep in your home or business area. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 7
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Installation mydlink™ App Please follow the instructions below to the internet. Note: Please ensure that your device is connected to set up your location, select Allow. Note: If you are turned on in to access your Wi-Fi Water Sensor. Make sure location services are asked about allowing the app to your phone's settings. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Step 2: Launch the mydlink app and create a new account or sign in your existing account. Step 1: Download the mydlink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
Installation mydlink™ App Please follow the instructions below to the internet. Note: Please ensure that your device is connected to set up your location, select Allow. Note: If you are turned on in to access your Wi-Fi Water Sensor. Make sure location services are asked about allowing the app to your phone's settings. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Step 2: Launch the mydlink app and create a new account or sign in your existing account. Step 1: Download the mydlink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
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...2 - If you selected Yes: Scan the QR code on -screen instructions. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 12 Installation Step 3: After logging in, tap the Menu icon in... back of the sensor, then press Next. Wi-Fi needs to use! If you selected No: Select the DCH-S161 sensor from the list, then press Next. Final Step: Congratulations, your Wi-Fi Water Sensor is powered on your...enable the Auto-Upgrade function for the latest firmware updates to keep your product secure and up to your mydlink account, or if you purchased an open box or resold unit, perform a hard reset by pressing the ...
...2 - If you selected Yes: Scan the QR code on -screen instructions. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 12 Installation Step 3: After logging in, tap the Menu icon in... back of the sensor, then press Next. Wi-Fi needs to use! If you selected No: Select the DCH-S161 sensor from the list, then press Next. Final Step: Congratulations, your Wi-Fi Water Sensor is powered on your...enable the Auto-Upgrade function for the latest firmware updates to keep your product secure and up to your mydlink account, or if you purchased an open box or resold unit, perform a hard reset by pressing the ...
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D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 14 Step 5: Search for "mydlink" and tap on "Have something already set up?" Installation Step 4: Tap on mydlink Smart. Section 2 -
D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 14 Step 5: Search for "mydlink" and tap on "Have something already set up?" Installation Step 4: Tap on mydlink Smart. Section 2 -
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Note: The name that the Google Assistant will come from how you named it when you added it to your D-Link account credentials used for mydlink. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 15 Step 7: Tap on the water sensor and then ADD TO A ROOM. This is the name that your Google Assistant will display for... the sake of consistency please make sure you have the desired name in the mydlink app before you must say to your mydlink account in...
Note: The name that the Google Assistant will come from how you named it when you added it to your D-Link account credentials used for mydlink. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 15 Step 7: Tap on the water sensor and then ADD TO A ROOM. This is the name that your Google Assistant will display for... the sake of consistency please make sure you have the desired name in the mydlink app before you must say to your mydlink account in...
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... Devices, and select Sensor. mydlink Using the mydlink App Controlling Your Sensor After setting up your sensor with a mydlink account in the mydlink app, you will be able to remotely access your mydlink account, you will see a quick link to the following. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 17 If you ...have previously enabled the "Add to shortcut" option while installing a sensor, you will see a screen similar to your DCH-S161 by tapping the Menu icon ...
... Devices, and select Sensor. mydlink Using the mydlink App Controlling Your Sensor After setting up your sensor with a mydlink account in the mydlink app, you will be able to remotely access your mydlink account, you will see a quick link to the following. D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 17 If you ...have previously enabled the "Add to shortcut" option while installing a sensor, you will see a screen similar to your DCH-S161 by tapping the Menu icon ...
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D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 18 Section 3 - In the sensor control page, after you have selected the specific sensor you would like to control from the carousel menu. Tap to indicate that the siren is remaining. Tap the sensor you wish to configure, tap the button in the bottom-left corner to control your sensor. The icon will tell you to enter the Device page. The icon will illuminate to turn it off. mydlink Sensor The Sensor page contains options for you approximately how much battery is sounding.
D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 18 Section 3 - In the sensor control page, after you have selected the specific sensor you would like to control from the carousel menu. Tap to indicate that the siren is remaining. Tap the sensor you wish to configure, tap the button in the bottom-left corner to control your sensor. The icon will tell you to enter the Device page. The icon will illuminate to turn it off. mydlink Sensor The Sensor page contains options for you approximately how much battery is sounding.
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... settings. Tap to choose a different Wi-Fi network. Section 3 - Shows time of the firmware Version on your mydlink account. 19 Usage Device The Device page contains options for you to control your sensor. 1 D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 1 Device Photo Tap to add a customized photo of this device. 2 Device Name Tap to change the...
... settings. Tap to choose a different Wi-Fi network. Section 3 - Shows time of the firmware Version on your mydlink account. 19 Usage Device The Device page contains options for you to control your sensor. 1 D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 1 Device Photo Tap to add a customized photo of this device. 2 Device Name Tap to change the...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. What do I need to sign up for a new mydlink account when transferring to the mydlink app? D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 21 In order to the mydlink app? You can I update the firmware of the device. 3. Do I upgrade from the mydlink Lite app to see your sensor remotely through the Internet? Please refer to the settings...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. What do I need to sign up for a new mydlink account when transferring to the mydlink app? D-Link DCH-S161 User Manual 21 In order to the mydlink app? You can I update the firmware of the device. 3. Do I upgrade from the mydlink Lite app to see your sensor remotely through the Internet? Please refer to the settings...
Datasheet
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...; Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) ♦♦ Low battery notification ♦♦ 1.8 m (5.9 ft) cable for water detector The DCH-S161 connects to place the sensor anywhere that helps keep tabs on your home on your mobile device no hub required. With push notifications, you ...hear and see the warning. Features ♦♦ Compatible with mydlink Smart Home Devices, the Google Assistant and IFTTT3 Protect Your Home The DCH-S161 Wi-Fi Water Sensor is a wireless sensor that 's convenient. DCH-S161 Wi-Fi Water Sensor Product Highlights Water Detection Alerts A push ...
...; Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) ♦♦ Low battery notification ♦♦ 1.8 m (5.9 ft) cable for water detector The DCH-S161 connects to place the sensor anywhere that helps keep tabs on your home on your mobile device no hub required. With push notifications, you ...hear and see the warning. Features ♦♦ Compatible with mydlink Smart Home Devices, the Google Assistant and IFTTT3 Protect Your Home The DCH-S161 Wi-Fi Water Sensor is a wireless sensor that 's convenient. DCH-S161 Wi-Fi Water Sensor Product Highlights Water Detection Alerts A push ...
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...2018 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All references to help reduce damage caused by a water leak. All rights reserved. Product specifications, size and shape are registered trademarks of their respective owners. DCH-S161 Wi-Fi Water Sensor Warranty Warranty Order Information Part Number DCH-S161-US ... 1.5 year battery life based on standby time with no detections. 3 Please visit mydlink.dlink.com for more information on mydlink products that depicted herein. D-Link and the D-Link logo are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from ...
...2018 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All references to help reduce damage caused by a water leak. All rights reserved. Product specifications, size and shape are registered trademarks of their respective owners. DCH-S161 Wi-Fi Water Sensor Warranty Warranty Order Information Part Number DCH-S161-US ... 1.5 year battery life based on standby time with no detections. 3 Please visit mydlink.dlink.com for more information on mydlink products that depicted herein. D-Link and the D-Link logo are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from ...