mydlink Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi Water Leak Sensor Starter Kit DCH-S1621KT Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- mydlink
Table of Contents
DCH-S1621KT
Pro Series
Whole-Home Smart Wi-Fi
Water Leak Sensor Starter Kit
Quick Installation Guide
What’s in the
Box
Master Plug-in Smart Wi-Fi
Water Leak Sensor (DCH-S162)
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Battery-powered Remote
Water Sensing Pod (DCH-S163)
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RJ11 Sensing Cable
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Quick Installation Guide
Cable Clips
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DCH-S163 pre-installed with 2 AAA batteries
Simple Setup
Please set up your device before mounting it.
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Get the mydlink app on the App Store or on Google Play. Launch the app, then Sign In or Create a New Account.
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Power on the device and wait for the Status LED to flash orange.
Note: Make sure that your mobile device’s Bluetooth is on. -
Place your device next to your mobile device. A prompt will appear
– tap Add Device , then follow the app instructions.|
Note : If not automatically prompted within 30 seconds, tap then tap
Add Device.
Setup Code
This is your device’s Setup Code. Please keep it as a future reference for your device.
Alerts
When water is detected from any of the sensors connected to your whole home water leak system, ONLY the Master Plug-in Smart Wi-Fi Water Leak Sensor (DCH-S162) will sound an audible alarm and an alert will be sent to your smartphone notifying you as to which unit was triggered.
LED Behavior
| Connected to the network and mydlink| | Firmware being updated – do not
power of
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| Booting up| | Water leak detected
| Ready for setup| | Pairing in process
| Waiting to pair| | Paired to the hub
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| Water leak detected| | Power saving mode
| Connection failed| |
Placement
If you
haven’t already done so, ensure the DCH-S162 has been set up. Refer to the
Simple Setup section for details.
Connect the supplied RJ-11 sensing cable to the RJ-11 port on the bottom of
the DCH-S162.
Note : If you need to further extend the sensing cable, you may attach
additional RJ-11 cable(s).
Attach the supplied cable clips to the cable and screw them down to secure the cable to the wall/floor
Place the DCH-S163 in another location you would also be like to detect water leaks. Ensure the unit is sitting with its sensors (bottom) down. The DCH-S163 should be within 300 meters of the master DCH-S162 Unit.
FAQ
What do I do if my device is not working properly?
Reset and reinstall your device. During installation, ensure that:
- Your router is connected to the Internet and Wi-Fi is enabled
- Your mobile device is connected to your router’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is enabled
- Your mydlink device is in range of your Wi-Fi network
How do I reset my device?
DCH-S162: Press and hold the Reset button until it turns solid red
DCH-S163: Press and hold the Reset button until it blinks orange.
How do I install additional DCH-S163 units?
In the mydlink app, tap then tap Add Device. Tap Scan, then scan the Setup
Code located on the device. Follow the app instructions to set up the
additional DCH-S163 unit with your kit.
Need Help?
Having trouble installing your new product? D-Link’s support website contains
live chat, video tutorials, commonly asked questions, the latest user
documentation, and software updates for D-Link products.
United States
Website: http://support.dlink.com
Telephone: 877-453-5465
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