How do I set up my SW-A11KT or SW-A12KT water leak sensor kit?

This article applies to the water leak sensor kit that includes SW-A1 and SW-A2. To set up the entire kit, please follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Launch the AQUILA PRO AI app, and then log in with your D-Link account.

Login screen

Step 2: Choose a Location for your water leak sensor kit. By default, you have a default location.

Select location

Step 3: Power up SW-A1 and wait for the status LED to flash orange. A prompt will appear within 30 seconds. Tap Add Device.

Add device prompt

Note: Make sure your mobile device’s Bluetooth is enabled to find the device. If not automatically prompted, tap plus icon to add the device.

Step 4: You’ll be prompted to allow the app to use your mobile device’s Notification, Location, and Local Network. Tap Next to continue.

Permissions screen

Step 5: Tap Next to scan the QR code on the side of the device.

Scan QR code

Step 6: Connect the sensing cable to the bottom of the device and then tap Next.

Connect sensing cable

Step 7: Make sure the device is powered on and flashing orange. Then tap Next. Skip this step if you tapped Add Device from the prompt in Step 3.

Device flashing

Step 8: Remove the plastic separator from the device. Press and hold the button on the device until the LED starts blinking orange. Tap Next.

Prepare SW-A2

Step 9: Choose a Wi-Fi SSID network for your SW-A1.

Wi-Fi list

Step 10: Enter the Wi-Fi password. Then tap Confirm.

Enter Wi-Fi password

Step 11: Give your device a new name. Then, tap Next.

Rename device

Step 12:Wait while the device is connecting to the cloud.

Connecting to cloud

Step 13: The device has been set up successfully. Tap Done.

Setup complete

Step 14: You can now place SW-A2 where you want to detect water leaks. Make sure the four metal probes on the backside of SW-A2 are in contact with a flat surface to sense water leaks later. Then tap Next.

Place SW-A2

Step 15: Place the sensing cable where you want to detect water.

Place sensing cable

Step 16: To ensure SW-A2 is up and running and within the coverage of SW-A1, test each SW-A2 by pressing the button on the backside of the device.

Test SW-A2

Note: If you don’t receive the push notification, please try the troubleshooting steps below:

 

  • Check if SW-A1 has Internet connection, which is required for SW-A1 to send push notifications.
  • Make sure SW-A2 is located within 300 feet of SW-A1. Move SW-A2 closer to SW-A1 to have a strong connection, and then press the button again.
  • Make sure Notifications permission has been granted for the app on your mobile OS settings.

 

Step 17: To conserve battery life, SW-A2 will go into power-saving mode and the LED will switch off shortly. It will wake up and set off the alarm when a water leak is detected. Tap Got it to complete the setup.

Power-saving mode info

Step 18: You can now manage your SW-A1 and SW-A2.

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