D Link CHS165A1 User Manual
Version 1.00| 7/25/2016
User Manual
mydlink™ Wi-Fi Smart Sound Detector
DCH-S165
Preface
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of such revisions or changes.
Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.00 July 27, 2016 • Initial Release
Trademarks
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Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network
Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save
energy.
Network Standby: 1.34 watts
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Power Usage .................................................................................... i
Product Overview ..............................................................1
Package Contents .........................................................................1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Hardware Overview .....................................................................4
Front/Top ................................................................................. 4
Side and Bottom ................................................................... 5
Wireless Installation Factors .....................................................6
Hardware Installation ..................................................................7
Setting Up Your Device ...............................................................8
mydlink™ Home .................................................................9
My Devices ......................................................................................9
Information ...................................................................................10
My Actions ....................................................................................11
My Places .......................................................................................14
Connecting to a Wireless Router ....................................16
WPS Button ...................................................................................16
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 17
Technical Specications .................................................. 18
Regulatory Information ..................................................19
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
DCH-S165
mydlink™ Wi-Fi Smart Sound Detector
Quick Installation Card
If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
System Requirements
General Requirements
Mobile Requirements
mydlink Requirements
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Please refer to the mobile app’s store page to check whether your device is compatible.
• Wireless router with Internet service
• An available power outlet
• iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet
• For mydlink app requirements
refer to: http://www.mydlink.com
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Features
Use Sound Detection to Automatically Turn on or o Your Appliances
The DCH-S165 mydlink™ Wi-Fi Smart Sound Detector is a plug-in sound detection device that alerts you to re hazards by
detecting standard smoke (T3) or carbon monoxide (T4) alarm signals and lets you automate appliances attached to Smart
Plugs in your home network. The DCH-S165 keeps you notied no matter where you are so you can quickly get to safety and
alert emergency services.
Compact, Convenient Design
The DCH-S165 ‘s compact design is ideal for use at home or in a small oce, as it saves space and is ready to use by simply
plugging it in. The device’s small form means it can easily be plugged into a power outlet without blocking other outlets while
its case design saves you the hassle of dealing with a power cord. Its sleek, unobtrusive appearance means it blends easily into
the background.
mydlink™ Home
Manage your sound sensor and connected appliances by using the mydlink™ Home app available for iPhone®, iPad®, and
iPod touch® and Android™ devices. Its intuitive user interface and simple instructions lets you easily manage your automated
devices from wherever you are.
Simple Setup
Through its easy-to-use mydlink™ Home app, you can quickly and easily connect the DCH-S165 to an existing network. The
setup wizard will even guide you through the setup process, so you can get your home automation devices up and running
in no time.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front/Top
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2
1 Sound Sensor This microphone will detect T3 and T4 alarm sounds.
2 Detection LED
Upon pressing either the Smoke Alarm or CO Alarm test button in the app, an alarm
will sound and the Detection LED will ash once. This LED will ash intermittently.
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Hardware Overview
Side and Bottom
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2
3
Solid Green The device is connected to the network.
Blinking Green (slow) WPS is working.
Blinking Orange (continuous) The device is not connected to the network.
1 LED
Solid Red
Blinking Red The device is in recovery mode.
Light O The device is powered o.
2 WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
3 Reset Button Pressing the reset button for 10 seconds will reset the DCH-S165 to the factory default settings.
• The device is powering on.
• The rmware is being upgraded.
• The device is defective.
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Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Factors
The mydlink™ Wi-Fi Smart Sound Detector lets you automate appliances using your existing wireless network. Keep in mind,
however, that the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through,
may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in
your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the extender and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can
reduce your adapter’s range by up to 98 feet (30 meters). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. At a 45-degree angle, a wall that is 0.5 meters thick (1.5 feet)
appears to be almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle it can appear over 14 meters (45 feet) thick! Position
devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Tr y to position access
points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as
glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems),
your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away
from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.
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Hardware Installation
The following is an example of how your DCH-S165 connects to your home or oce network. Choose a power outlet for your
DCH-S165 that has direct line-of-sight to the alarm that your mydlink™ Wi-Fi Smart Sound Detector will be detecting. The
siren source must be within a 15-meter radius of the DCH-S165. To ensure that it detects the siren properly, make sure the
environmental background noise is under 75 dB.
Smart Plug
Internet
Router
Smartphone
with mydlink™ Home app
DCH-S165
T3/T4 Smoke
Alarm
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Section 2 - Installation
Setting Up Your Device
To install your DCH-S165, rst download and install the mydlink™ Home app on your mobile device. This app will walk you through
installing and conguring your DCH-S165.
Step 1:
On your mobile device, download mydlink Home by going to
mydlinkhomeapp.dlink.com, or by searching for mydlink Home
in the iTunes App Store or Google Play.
Step 2:
Launch the mydlink Home app and create a new account or sign
in to your existing account.
Note:
iOS: If you are asked about allowing the app to access your location, select
Allow.
Android: Make sure location services are turned on in your phone’s
settings.
Step 3:
After logging in, tap the Settings icon in the top-left corner,
select Add New Device, and follow the instructions.
Step 4:
When you are asked to scan a QR code, use the code on the Quick
Install Card in your package.
Congratulations, your DCH-S165 is now ready to use!
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