D-Link Wi-Fi Water Leak Sensor and Alarm, App Notifications, Battery Powered, No Hub Required (DCH-S161-US)

This was disappointing.  It seemed like such a good idea.  Frankly I am sick of devices that supposedly install easily and then don't.  This has you scan a UR code and then follow on screen instructions.  It tells you to turn of your cell phone data, it tells you to make sure you and the device are on the same network.  You are doing all of this on your phone, it brings up another UR code and says scan this with another device so you don't have to enter your password.  I don't know about anybody else, but I have ONE cell phone and I was using it so how do I scan in the UR code that is displayed on MY cell phone.  Then you have the option to manually input the password and it didn't like the password.  Now this is a password that I just created and input into my password manager.  It told me invalid password, I thought it might me my Dlink router password, I tried that, that didn't work either, I tried the brand new password again and it still said invalid.  Soo.... maybe it works and it seemed like a good idea but the installation is terrible and I give up. It isn't worth my time to screw around with installations that don't work.  Now I get to go back to my cell phone and make sure all my settings are correct and uninstall the dlink software that doesn't work.  BTW I did not call tech support, if it doesn't install smoothly out of box I can not recommend it to anyone else.  As a retired computer tech, I refuse to subject anyone to waiting on tech support.

From the vendor:WiFi Leak Sensor $139.91

Sensor probe: designed to be sensitive, detecting shallow leaks to give you an early warning

90dB siren: the water sensor is equipped with a loud siren and triggers a localized alarm to alert you of a leak

Water leak detection alerts: notifications are sent to your mobile device through the midline app to let you know of a leak, wherever you may be

Easy setup: works with your WiFi at home; No hub required

Battery powered: two AA batteries can last up to one and a half years; The water sensor sends you a notification when it's time for a change

5. 9 foot sensor cable: set the sensor exactly where you need it to be; Extend its reach with a 3. 5 millimeter three ring adapter cable (male to female)

Mounting holes: add screws to attach the sensor to your wall for easy placement

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