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D Link DCH S160 mydlink Wi Fi Water Sensor
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
551
Old Reviews
259
Unverified
54
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LED
TYPE
42 meters
SIZE
Yes
WIFI
Review Analysis - 238 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Setup
59instructions, manual, easy to set, easy, wps
+86%
-14%
" ... Relatively simple installation and tested just fine. ... "
" ... installs fast and easy to use! ... "
" ... Your typical homeowner installs automation to save time. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised, took about 10 min to get up and running. ... "
" ... the setup process was straightforward and free of issues. ... "
" ... I was able to link the device to my router following the instructions. ... "
" ... works great but not easy to set up ... "
" ... I'd prefer a manual setup and keeping everything on my side of the router. ... "
Device Compatibility
47wifi, ifttt, link, network, siren
+62%
-38%
" ... Nifty little device. ... "
" ... We got it hooked up and it works great. ... "
" ... I was able to configure both my Android and wife's iPhone as well. ... "
" ... Connecting to your home wifi is a breeze. ... "
" ... I plugged it in more than a month ago and have not had a problem at all with connectivity. ... "
" ... Not HomeKit but IFTTT compatible - and using it as a parallel product for items that don't necessarily have to be monitored by HomeKit, like the WaterMinder . ... "
" ... Works well with alert to smartphone. ... "
" ... I use mine in conjunction with IFTTT and the MAKER channel to send me an SMS notification and sends an HTTP POST to a Raspberry Pi server app I built that plays a dog barking sound to scare away intruders, or in the case of the garage, plays a siren sound on a Pi I have there. ... "
Wifi
45wi fi, network, wps, siren, router
+60%
-40%
" ... You can see your water heater status from anywhere you get WIFI. ... "
" ... Recommend initial setup and testing near your wi-fi router to ensure everything works before moving it to a more distant location. ... If you have issues once it's moved, you probably have gone beyond reliable wi-fi range and thus might need a signal booster. ... "
" ... Connecting to your home wifi is a breeze. ... "
" ... No problems at all linking to my wifi. ... "
" ... No problem adding to my network ... "
" ... Integrating to existing WiFi was fairly easy with the myDLINK HOME phone app, as long as your network is broadcasting its SSID and you have previously added the MAC address in your list of allowed MACs (if you have enabled that extra security in your network). ... "
" ... I liked the fact it was inexpensive, would work via my existing wi-fi network, didn't need a battery, and that it did not necessitate the installation of whole smart-home system. ... If you understand how your home wi-fi network and your mobile phone and its apps work, and you have some common sense and a little patience, you should be able to install this sensor with no difficulty. ... It did take a couple of tries to get the unit to connect to my wi-fi network, but once it did, everything else worked as promised. ... "
" ... I pushed the WPS button on my Asus RT-AC5300 router, and it started flashing the WPS light, but I could never get it to link up with the DCH-S160. ... "
Apps
44link, dlink, ifttt, mydlink home, notification
+52%
-48%
" ... Next, I only wanted this to turn the lights on/up at night, so in the D-Link app I set a schedule so that the sensor itself only works from 7AM - 7PM (cant base this rule on sunset unfortunately). ... It would be great if the D-Link app could let you schedule it's sensitivity based on sunrise/sunset. ... "
" ... The app runs in the background on phone giving peace of mind. ... "
" ... The app helps so much. ... "
" ... I love it!, and I know if he has it unplugged from the wall using the APP . ... "
" ... You'll also need to turn off your cellular data while you do the setup - just as instructed in the app. ... "
" ... The associated mydlink Home app is simple and utilitarian, but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... Besides that, App operation is a breeze. ... "
" ... I scanned the code with my phone app as instructed and the device was immediately picked up and the next step was outlined in the app. ... "
Ease of Use
41easy, set, easy to set, easy to install, difficult
+88%
-12%
" ... installs fast and easy to use! ... "
" ... works great but not easy to set up ... "
" ... very nice, easy to use, gives you some extra piece of mind ... "
" ... Hard to set up but works good after the setup complete ... "
" ... Setup was easy contrary to some of the reviews I have seen. ... "
" ... Easy to set up! ... "
" ... Besides that, App operation is a breeze. ... "
" ... I was a bit worried about the product after reading some of the reviews about having a nightmare setup but I decided to give a go at it anyway. ... The set up could of not been easier! ... "
Software Platform
27link, ios, ifttt, dlink, home app
+44%
-56%
" ... I have called D-Link tech support twice to start tickets , they appear to be aware of the issue however its pretty clear the software (I'm using iOS app version 3.0.7) is not ready for prime time. ... "
" ... Latest app "update" rendered an already buggy system useless. ... "
" ... The app logs me out after about 2 days. ... "
" ... - The Android app sometimes logs me out, and as a result, I don't get alarms on my phone. ... As a result, I now have to check that I'm still logged into this d-link app. ... I have no other reason to open this app, so this is yet another annoying chore. ... "
" ... Next: after I registered dutifully in the app, the D-link Mydlink still website shows that I have no devices registered. ... "
" ... it can't scan the wifi around me during the setup within the MyDlinkhome.app but when I go back to the iOS settings, the wifi could scan the SSIDs around me . ... "
" ... I cannot do reset and setup again every time it goes offline. ... "
" ... I cannot do reset and setup again every time it goes offline. ... "
Product Reliability
27leak, failed, attempts, wps, worked
+59%
-41%
" ... Worked well, testing it in the beginning was a bit of hit or miss, but in the end it's all good. ... "
" ... All seems to be working properly now. ... "
" ... Since then I can say it has been rock solid and I have had no issues since. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised, took about 10 min to get up and running. ... "
" ... hopefully with this gadget will be able to stop before flood happens. ... "
" ... I have been using Xiaomi homekit on the same network since last year, which supported it without any issue. ... "
" ... I plugged it in more than a month ago and have not had a problem at all with connectivity. ... "
" ... Still working great. ... "
Other
23motion, ifttt, trigger, siren, detected
+70%
-30%
" ... I wanted a way to also have the lights go to 100% if motion is detected in my carport. ... First of all, IFTTT lets you define an applet, like "if this device detects motion, trigger another device to do something" so this is how you can control the Caseta lights based on motion. ... "
" ... I use a set of these sensor with some d-link cameras, to me a perfect combination when i'm not at home! ... "
" ... I have tested multiple times by dipping the sensor in water and was alerted every time. ... "
" ... This handy sensor can't prevent leaks or floods, but it will warn you if one is underway, giving you precious time to protect your property. ... "
" ... No false triggers and we successfully tested it for sensitivity . ... "
" ... Overall, I'm satisfied with the sensor. ... "
" ... An sensor that texts me to let me know if the level in my sump is above the level it should be. ... "
" ... I bought this for my basement and placed the sensor in my sump since our neighborhood is prone to flooded basements. ... "
Network
20router, basement, wi fi, feet, wps
+45%
-55%
" ... I should have the option to opt-out of the cloud service and still have notifications over my LAN (local network / home network) or have it configured to send my email alerts. ... "
" ... It doesn't work on hidden networks. ... "
" ... Furthermore, the audible alarm can only be heard if you are in close proximity, about 20-30 feet. ... "
" ... So I have un-hidden the SSID, then I get to another problem which is even worse . ... "
" ... Couldn't get it back on the network ... "
" ... I couldn't hear the sensor alarming until I went downstairs and was within 20 feet of the unit. ... "
" ... Connectivity is a joke. ... "
" ... I followed the instructions to the letter and it never even saw my network even though I was 10 ft away from the router. ... "
Capacity
14house, sump pump, siren, flooded, hear
+64%
-36%
" ... I do not go to bed with my phone and am two floors up from the basement ... "
" ... JUST WHAT WE NEEDED FOR MY CRAWL SPACE ... "
" ... Nice addition to my home surveilance system. ... "
" ... Bought this to install at my parents house. ... "
" ... This setup would be great also as a remote door chime for when someone enters a room (perhaps for a business' lobby or something) and you can probably even set up the motion and siren in completely separate physical locations since these are connected to the cloud (assuming of course both locations have wifi). ... "
" ... It would be noticeable in the same room but not from a different room. ... I set up two units: one under the kitchen sink and one under the bar sink. ... "
" ... My house has flooded before and installing 4 of these around the house is way cheaper and easier than going through that again. ... "
" ... Saved my basement once already!! ... "
Clock
12audible, sensor, notification, burglars, ambulance
+75%
-25%
" ... After my cat set off alarm at 1:30 in the morning I plan on getting the camera to go with it . ... "
" ... The audible alarm isn't super loud, but it works, and the email notification worked as well. ... "
" ... Alarm is audible from the floor above the basement, and the notifications on my iPhone work perfectly. ... "
" ... I did a test and the alarm did go off and I did get a notification on my phone, which is great! ... "
" ... I tested the sensor and it quickly notified the app and made an audible alarm. ... "
" ... When sensor senses something, alarm goes on. ... "
" ... It even sports the same, anemic buzzer. ... "
" ... But if the alarm keeps stopping and starting that draws attention that burglars won't want to stick around for. ... "
User Manual
11manual, follow, wps, setup, method
+36%
-64%
" ... no luck i tried both the WPS method (three times) and the manual method (four times). ... "
" ... Would not accept the pin code to setup the device when doing a manual setup. ... "
" ... Instructions with device and online are too brief and provided no troubleshooting help. ... "
" ... So - buy this device, follow the automatic install guide (where you use the QR code versus manual set-up), but don't simply press the buttons once. ... "
" ... Think you'll find the user manual? ... "
Controls
11wps button, reboot, push, press, wps
+55%
-45%
" ... You must press and hold the WPS button on your router for 6 seconds, THEN press and hold the WPS button on the sensor for 6 seconds. ... "
" ... Press the WPS button. ... "
" ... It was reasonably intuitive if you play around pushing icons on the app (you have to add an event on the events panel) but is it too much to ask to include a little QuickStart guide? ... "
" ... It has a button for WPS. ... "
" ... I used the WPS button on my router and the button on the D-link unit. ... "
" ... You follow the wizard and then press the WPS button on your router and the Siren. ... "
Marketplace
11advertised, works, exactly as expected, described, works as described
+73%
-27%
" ... Product does seem to work as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Functions as advertised. ... "
" ... works exactly as expected ... "
" ... works exactly as expected ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Notifications
10notifications, email, notification, text, send
+40%
-60%
" ... So I won't get any notifications. ... "
" ... It does work, and it does send alarms. ... "
" ... At times there is a delay of up to a minute between when it is triggered and when if sends the notification. ... Sometimes it doesn't send a notification at all. ... "
" ... Why have a sensor if you can not rely on the notifications. ... "
" ... If using it locally and not counting on text messages or email, do definitely need the add on siren. ... "
Price
10worth, time and money, money, mind, waste of time
+40%
-60%
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... You get what you pay for. ... "
" ... This thing is a waste of money. ... "
" ... Waste of time and money. ... "
" ... I consider this a waste of money. ... "
" ... Waste of money ... "
Returns
10back, amazon, returning, item, thank
-100%
" ... Sending this junk back. ... "
" ... I had to send it back. ... "
" ... Too late to return this product. ... "
" ... Doesn't give me an option to return it so I'm stuck with something I can't use. ... "
" ... This item is on its way back. ... "
" ... It is already back in the box and ready to be returned. ... "
" ... Need to return item. ... "
" ... I am returning this to Amazon and buying something different. ... "
ISP
10wps, time, reset, reboot the router, every
+50%
-50%
" ... Connectivity is a joke. ... "
" ... I am unable to connect this. ... "
" ... I have to climb up to reset this device every time I reboot the router. ... "
" ... I have to climb up to reset this device every time I reboot the router. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 42 meters
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Display
Type: LED
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