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

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Water Sensor V1 Battery Powered
Color White
Brand D-Link
Power Source Battery Powered
Compatible Devices Smartphone
Number of Batteries 2 AA batteries required. (included)

About this item

  • Battery powered: 2 AA batteries can last up to 1 and a half years; The water sensor sends you a notification when it's time for a change
  • 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
  • Smart home compatible: Supports IFTTT so you can customize additional actions between the water sensor and other smart devices in your home
  • Sleep mode: Saves power by limiting connectivity between the Siren and the my link app only when leaks are detected or the siren's button is tapped
  • Rated for 120 Volt with a maximum power load upto 15 amps and 1800 watts

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DCH-S161
dch-s161 wifi water sensor

water sensor

water sensor

water sensor

water sensor

Alerts on Your Phone

Receive notifications whether you’re home or away. Even if the sensor is saving power, water will cause the sensor to power up, connect to Wi-Fi, and alert you.

Loud, Localized Alarm

The water sensor is equipped with a loud 90 dB siren and always triggers a localized alarm that alerts everyone at home.

Long-Lasting Battery

Two AA batteries power the siren and water detection probe with up to 1.5 years of battery life while in power-saving mode. In power-saving mode, the LED is off to conserve power. It will still notify you when leaks are detected. If you'd like to check the device, press the action button to wake the device.

Works With Your Wi-Fi

The sensor works with your Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for a separate, expensive hub. You can add as many as you need to cover your home.

water leak alarm
water sensor alarm

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  • Device, 2x AA Battery, QIG, 5.9ft Probe Cable, 2x Mounting Screw
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    Product Description

    The DCH-S161 Water Sensor alerts you when moisture or water is detected, letting you know of a leak before it becomes a disaster. The water sensor has a loud 90dB siren and a bright LED that alert you when leaks are detected. It sends push notifications to your mobile device through the mydlink app (Android and iOS) to keep you informed whether you're at home or away.

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    412 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the water resistance and ease of installation of the alarm. However, some have reported connectivity issues with the device. They also have issues with appearance. Customers also disagree on performance, ease of setup, notifications, and volume.

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    13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

    Customers like the water resistance of the alarm. They say it's an excellent sensor that detects water quickly and sends a notification almost instantly. It's small and can detect small drops of water very easily. Customers also say that it works by sounding an audible alarm and sending a notifications.

    "...The Honeywell sensors daisy-chain, so you could get two to encircle something completely, or to run cable under a kitchen sink, dishwasher, and..." Read more

    "...D-link has a useful and pleasant App, fast Wi-Fi install, water test, and deployment... Under 10 minutes to completion...." Read more

    "...While the water sensor detected water quickly and pushed a notification almost instantly to my phone, the set up was a nightmare, as they don't tell..." Read more

    "...These leak sensors are not cheap, but they're sure a lot cheaper than re-doing your entire basement!..." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation of the alarm to be easy. They mention that the water sensor installs quite easily, the testing went smoothly, and the configuration of the first sensor went well. They also say that the response time is impressive and it quickly sends a notification to their cell.

    "...They run a self-test once a month and to ensure they will alert, I test them every few months as well. So far so good!..." Read more

    "...Once that wa fixed, the configuration of the first sensor went well, and the other 3 that I got were quick and painless...." Read more

    "...Testing went smoothly and everything seems to be working well...." Read more

    "...It's response time is impressive and it quickly sent a notification to my cell. There are only 2 cons with this product, however...." Read more

    73 customers mention38 positive35 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the alarm. Some mention that it works well, the tests worked just fine, and the sensors work great. However, others say that the app was not great a year ago, the device is not usable, and it does not even make it through the setup internal wifi connection.

    "...D-link has a useful and pleasant App, fast Wi-Fi install, water test, and deployment... Under 10 minutes to completion...." Read more

    "...That's the good news. Unfortunately, this new sensor does not work with the original app that monitors/configures the old DCH-S160 sensor, and the..." Read more

    "...Once my light turned green, everything was cool. It tested perfectly. I added it to my Google Home App and placed it in my water heater closet...." Read more

    "...Buy at your own risk. But I’m very disappointed in its performance, or lack there of...." Read more

    41 customers mention28 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention that the device was easy to setup using the D Link app, downloading and installing the app was easy, and no tech support was required. However, others say that it was impossible to setup with an Apple device running iOS 13 due to a SW bug.

    "...It went really easy, connecting was simple and the steps were easy to follow. It took less than five minutes...." Read more

    "Setup was pretty easy, the QR code on the back took care of the technical details quickly...." Read more

    "...Also, configuration as documented is impossible--thankfully, reviewer TW here points out the fix: turn off mobile data..." Read more

    "...D-link has a useful and pleasant App, fast Wi-Fi install, water test, and deployment... Under 10 minutes to completion...." Read more

    23 customers mention9 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the notifications. Some mention that it detected water quickly and pushed a notification almost instantly to their phone. The alarm sounded immediately. However, others say that they no longer get notifications for a device that is obviously critical to get. The notifications are through the app only, and there is no wi-fi communication.

    "...All my original notes above still hold and now with no alerts at all, it’s pretty worthless." Read more

    "...The alarm is plenty loud to hear, and it sends instant messages to your phone when it senses water." Read more

    "...Had one minor issue (thought it was an issue) where the sensor kept going to sleep and I could not access it from the app...." Read more

    "...You can't customize notifications for different situations...." Read more

    13 customers mention7 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the volume of the alarm. Some say that it's very loud, while others say that the sound is quite loud and scares their dog when it does go off. Some customers also mention that the product has an audible alert only, and does not provide any other notifications.

    "...It took less than five minutes. The alarm is plenty loud to hear, and it sends instant messages to your phone when it senses water." Read more

    "...Lastly, the alarm noise when it makes contact with water is not loud enough for me to hear it through the floor...." Read more

    "...Sounded a VERY loud alarm and I got notified by the App within seconds. Was able to prevent a disaster, saved me 1000's of dollars most likely...." Read more

    "...Go down and test it..... nothing. No power to the unit, no noise when sensor is wet, just dead puck...." Read more

    35 customers mention0 positive35 negative

    Customers have issues with the connectivity of the water sensor. They mention that the app fails to connect to the device, and the sensor loses connectivity with the network during idle times. They also say that the sensor cannot connect to their router.

    "...The only minor stumbling block I had was that this unit only connects to 2.4G wifi networks and your phone MUST be on the same network in order to..." Read more

    "...Like others stated, it won’t stay connected. Wish I would have listened. Buy at your own risk...." Read more

    "...data off on the device you're pairing with or the sensor won't connect to wifi properly...." Read more

    "...the sensor didn't like a certain account name on the WiFi and could not connect. Once I changed the account name it synched up quickly with the App...." Read more

    4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the appearance of the alarm. They mention that the poor design is evident in several ways, and the app is not well thought out.

    "...Seems like it’s not very well thought out in its execution of the mundane settings...." Read more

    "...The poor design was evident in several ways, but the most frustrating was this: the app forced you to start over from the beginning even though it..." Read more

    "Worked fine for a few days. Then started to notice that the app is poorly designed...." Read more

    "PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK AS ADVERTISED - DESIGN FLAW!!!..." Read more

    Works with continuous rope sensor cable
    4 Stars
    Works with continuous rope sensor cable
    I was initially disappointed that this successor to the DCH-S160 uses a sensor probe that only detects water at a single point. I've had slow leaks that did not spread very far, but over time, they incurred substantial damage, and this type of sensor is very unlikely to detect that kind of leak unless you've lucky, and the sensor happens to be where that small, recurring puddle is. However, I had excellent luck using Honeywell's continuous rope sensor (it detects water that touches any portion of the cable) as an extension for the old DCH-S160, and Honeywell's newer extension cable for their Lyric detector uses a 3.5mm jack, just like the new D-Link, so I gambled and bought both. Jackpot! The Honeywell cable works perfectly with this new sensor. The part # is RCHWES4:https://www.amazon.com/Lyric-Wi-Fi-Freeze-Detector-Sensor/dp/B01J7EVB1G/I bought this to detect any leaks in my hot water heater. I was able to arrange the 4 foot long Honeywell sensor rope in a half circle around the base of my water heater (it's up against a foundation wall on the side where no sensor cable is), thus absolutely guaranteeing an alert if there is any leak. The Honeywell sensors daisy-chain, so you could get two to encircle something completely, or to run cable under a kitchen sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator. You could also use common 3.5 mm headphone extensions between sensors, if needed. And you can plug the included D-Link point sensor into the end, if you thought you it would be useful.That's the good news. Unfortunately, this new sensor does not work with the original app that monitors/configures the old DCH-S160 sensor, and the new app doesn't work with the old sensor. So if you're buying this to expand on an existing system, you have to run two different apps.Also, configuration as documented is impossible--thankfully, reviewer TW here points out the fix: turn off mobile data (Airplane mode, then re-enable wifi is the easiest way) before setting up.Finally, the app claims that this sensor doesn't work with IFTTT, even though the box lists that prominently (as does D-Link's site). If you go to IFTTT, you can configure alerts via SMS or email, which is an excellent backup to push notifications. It's just annoying that the app is so broken.I did test the sensor after it had gone into power-save mode, and it alerts instantly (I left it for 24 hours after initial setup), so that problem--as reported by one of the 1-start reviews--has been fixed. The sensor also automatically updated it's firmware later, which is nice.In the end, it does what I need it to, but it was frustrating getting there.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
    I was initially disappointed that this successor to the DCH-S160 uses a sensor probe that only detects water at a single point. I've had slow leaks that did not spread very far, but over time, they incurred substantial damage, and this type of sensor is very unlikely to detect that kind of leak unless you've lucky, and the sensor happens to be where that small, recurring puddle is. However, I had excellent luck using Honeywell's continuous rope sensor (it detects water that touches any portion of the cable) as an extension for the old DCH-S160, and Honeywell's newer extension cable for their Lyric detector uses a 3.5mm jack, just like the new D-Link, so I gambled and bought both. Jackpot! The Honeywell cable works perfectly with this new sensor. The part # is RCHWES4:
    https://www.amazon.com/Lyric-Wi-Fi-Freeze-Detector-Sensor/dp/B01J7EVB1G/

    I bought this to detect any leaks in my hot water heater. I was able to arrange the 4 foot long Honeywell sensor rope in a half circle around the base of my water heater (it's up against a foundation wall on the side where no sensor cable is), thus absolutely guaranteeing an alert if there is any leak. The Honeywell sensors daisy-chain, so you could get two to encircle something completely, or to run cable under a kitchen sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator. You could also use common 3.5 mm headphone extensions between sensors, if needed. And you can plug the included D-Link point sensor into the end, if you thought you it would be useful.

    That's the good news. Unfortunately, this new sensor does not work with the original app that monitors/configures the old DCH-S160 sensor, and the new app doesn't work with the old sensor. So if you're buying this to expand on an existing system, you have to run two different apps.
    Also, configuration as documented is impossible--thankfully, reviewer TW here points out the fix: turn off mobile data (Airplane mode, then re-enable wifi is the easiest way) before setting up.
    Finally, the app claims that this sensor doesn't work with IFTTT, even though the box lists that prominently (as does D-Link's site). If you go to IFTTT, you can configure alerts via SMS or email, which is an excellent backup to push notifications. It's just annoying that the app is so broken.
    I did test the sensor after it had gone into power-save mode, and it alerts instantly (I left it for 24 hours after initial setup), so that problem--as reported by one of the 1-start reviews--has been fixed. The sensor also automatically updated it's firmware later, which is nice.

    In the end, it does what I need it to, but it was frustrating getting there.
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