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How to Setup Doorsound door alarm Sensor

Insert the batteries

Insert two AAA batteries as shown in the picture

Please make sure you are installing the batteries in the right direction, If installed correctly, you should hear a single beep (chime)

Put the magnet next to the sensor as indicated with the label “align the magnet here”

Separate them again to hear the chime. This will make sure the sensor is working as expected

If all is good, record the serial number of the device and close the back lid

If the back lid is left open the batteries may come loose. Please do not setup or operate the device while the batteries are loose.

Frequently Asked Questions.

You will need to insert two AAA batteries

Please make sure you are installing the batteries in the right direction. 

Make sure that the batteries are not damaged, their insulations is not scrapped off  or incorrectly placed in the battery holder.

Negative (flat) side of the battery should go to the spring side of the battery holder.

If you still continue to have problem please contact live support

put doorsound in config mode

Boot up your laptop (preferred) or a mobile device like a tablet

As shown in the video on the right, bring the magnet & sensor close (door close) and then separate them (door open) for a fresh start.

It is important to keep the magnet and the sensor separated from this point to the end of the configuration

Press and hold the config button for 15 seconds. Once you released the button, you should hear 4 continuous beeps. This shows that Doorsound is now in WiFi config mode

Upon hearing the beeps, continue to the next steps within 30 seconds. If 30 seconds has passed please re-do this step.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Please observe if there is a problem with the button. You should hear a click when the button is pressed.

If the button looks normal, please put the sensor and the magnet closeby. Separate them again. Press& hold the button again for 15 seconds.

 

Though you can use a tablet or even a mobile phone it is strongly suggested to use a laptop

join the "Arka" network

The Doorsound will stay in WiFi config mode for 30 seconds

During that time, open the WiFi settings of your laptop (preferred) or your mobile device

Notice that a new network called “Arka” appeared

Click and join this network as shown in the video. 

IMPORTANT: This action will open a new explorer window. Please return this page and click “I joined to the arka network” button before proceeding in the newly opened window.

Frequently reported problems

Recommendation#1 Once 4 continues beeps are heard, the Doorsound will stay in WiFi config mode for 30 seconds. You will need to open the WiFi settings within 30 seconds. If 30 seconds already passed, please press&hold the config button again for 15 seconds. Then open the WiFi networks and join to the network “arka”.

To start over, please refresh this browser page.

Recommendation#2 In case the WiFi list did not update automatically, please close the WiFi settings and re-open within 30 seconds

Recommendation#3 If you don’t see any WiFi network at all, please make sure that your laptop/tablet has WiFi enabled

Recommendation#4 Make sure the magnet and sensor does not come close during set up

Recommendation#1 Once 4 continues beeps are heard, the Doorsound will stay in WiFi config mode for 30 seconds. You will need to open the WiFi settings within 30 seconds. If 30 seconds already passed while joining to the network, connection fails.

Please press&hold the config button again for 15 seconds.

Recommendation#2 Please make sure your laptop/tablet does not have any uncommon firewall settings that prevents laptop/tablet to join Access Points. Or try using another laptop or tablet

Recommendation#3 Make sure the magnet and sensor does not come close during set up

Enter WiFi credentials

As shown in the video, when you join the network “Arka” a new browser window will open. If it does not open automatically, open a new browser window and put the address “192.168.4.1” and hit enter.

Click on the “Configure device” button” 

Select your home WiFi from the list, enter your password, and hit the “save” button

If Doorsound can connect to the WiFi network, you will hear a two-second-long beep

Frequently reported problems

Recommendation#1 Make sure that Doorsound and the laptop are close your WiFi network

Recommendation#2 Please refresh the web-page or click “scan again”

Recommendation#3 If your WiFi router is set to be “undiscoverable” please consider changing that and try again 

Recommendation#4 Make sure the magnet and sensor does not come close during set up

Recommendation#1 Please make sure that your Doorsound device is close to your WiFi router

Recommendation#2 Please make sure you enter the correct password for your home WiFi. 

To start over please refresh this browser page

Recommendation#3 Please make sure the magnet does not get close to the sensor during setup

Recommendation#4 In same cases it can take up to 30-40 seconds before you hear the two-second-long beep

Wifi setup is complete

Two-second-long beep confirms that your device can connect to your WiFi.  Congratulations!!!! Hard part is done and now the fun part begins.  Please continue to keep the Doorsound close to your WiFi network during the rest of the setup To enter your custom settings like time delay, alarm duration, phone number please click here

We strongly suggest you use our mobile app “Arka Innovation” to setup your device. Major compatibility issues and setup problems were reported from the users are trying to setup their devices over the web page.

If you still want to use the web page for device setup, please contact the customer support from the bottom right corner by launching the chat wizard.

Our team will guide you to complete your setup. You can also follow the steps below and contact customer from the bottom right corner of this page anytime (no bots – real human support)

Download and install the "arka innovation" app

Please go to the IOS app store or Google Play store and download the app “arka innovation”. Alternatively you can scan the following QR codes

validate device serial

Find the serial number on the top face of the device and enter it on the mobile app

Hit the “validate” button

 

enter your custom settings

following the app instructions, you will program

  • device name (need for notifications)
  • time delay (how long after the door is open, the alarm should sound)
  • alarm duration
  • sound level
  • text, IFTTT and speaker notifications

please remember that;

  • you can set the time delay and alarm duration to any second you want
  • once you complete the first alert, the system will ask if you want to setup another alert. You can skip it by selecting the “no! i am done” option

review and submit settings

after you enter your settings, the system will show you the summary of your settings. 

please review them and make changes if needed. 

once finalized, submit your settings and continue with the next step – “wifi setup

put doorsound in setup mode

Doorsound will light a steady blue light when it is in setup mode.

If you don’t see the blue light, press and hold the setup button for 15 seconds and then release the button

you should see the blue light and then hit the “continue” button

Please make sure that the magnet is away from the sensor

connect to arka network

Go to your phone’s settings and then the Wifi settings.

Find and connect to the “arka” network

If you dont see the arka network; make sure that the blue light is still ON or try to toggle the WiFi switch

your Wifi network

IOS/Apple phone users

  • after connecting to the “arka” network a new page will open
  • hit “configure wifi” button
  • you will see a list of WiFi networks around you
  • select your home WiFi network and enter the password
  • hit save button
  • once the connection is established, go back to “Arka innovation” app

Android/Samsung phone users

  • after connecting to the “arka” network go back to the “Arka Innovation” app
  • you will see a list of WiFi networks around you
  • select your home WiFi network and enter the password
  • hit save button

verify the Wifi connection

Once you are back at the Arka Innovation mobile app please hit the “continue” button and the system will verify your connection

mount your device

Follow the instructions and mount your device on the door

Once it is complete, please come back to the app to see product tips and recommendations