How To Get Started With Alertify (with video)

Thanks for signing up with Alertify!

Watch the easy-to-follow video guide below

We are excited to help you prevent what you can't predict. Before we get started, here are a few things to do...

• Make sure you have your Wi-Fi network and password information written down.

• Create an account on the Alertify dashboard. Once you've done this, keep your login information written down and nearby. You’ll need this information later on.

• To ensure the most effortless possible setup, open the Wi-Fi settings on your phone or laptop, click on your network, and turn off "Auto-Join." This is a step that can be easily reversed.
  

• Finally, during your set-up avoid switching between windows or tabs, to ensure a seamless set-up process. 

Now that you've completed these steps let's start setting up your device.

1. Find your Alertify dashboard login information, grab your phone or laptop, and head to your Alertify dashboard.

2. Locate your Wi-Fi network information and password that you wrote down earlier. Then, plug in your Alertify device. After doing this, open the network settings on your phone or laptop and look for the network "Alertify AP".

   • TIP: Not sure about the best place to plug in your Alertify device? We have found users have the most success when they use their devices in common room areas.

3. Make sure you have your network information and Alertify dashboard login information. Then, open a new browser and go to 192.168.4.1 or simply scan the QR code at the back of your Alertify device box. From here, follow the setup instructions on the screen to complete your device setup.

4. Once your device is connected to your Wi-Fi, go to your Alertify dashboard and navigate to the "devices" section to make sure your device has been registered on the dashboard. Your device will appear under the list "Unassigned Devices." you should see your device come up as "Offline." After a few moments, it will show as "Online."

5. Now, you need to add your building and unit to the dashboard. To do this, head to your dashboard's “manage buildings” section. Click ‘new buiding’ and complete your building's basic information. Once you have added the necessary information, make sure you click the “save building” button in the top right-hand corner of your screen.

6. Once you have added your building, head to your dashboard's “units” section and click the blue “new unit” button in the top right corner; then, add your unit. Once you have entered the necessary information, remember to click the blue “Save Unit” button in the top right-hand corner.

7. Once you have added your building and unit to your dashboard, you can assign your device to your building’s unit. To assign your device, you will need to open the “devices" tab on the left-hand side. Under the “unassigned devices” heading, you should see the name of your device. On the right of your device’s name, click the “Assign To Unit” button. In the pop-up list, click on the unit you would like your device assigned to, then click “Assigned To Selected Unit.” Your device’s name will now appear underneath the “assigned devices” heading.

8. Now that you have added your building and unit to your dashboard, you can customize your notifications and violation thresholds. To do this, ensure you are in the “units” tab of your Alertify dashboard. Then, click on the name of the device's monitoring settings you would like to update.

9. Once you have done this, you will be taken to the data section for the unit and device you clicked on. From here, click on “Monitoring Settings” just to the right of the “Data” tab. The monitoring settings on the left-hand side will show tabs for general, noise, smoking, occupancy, and temperature. The violations settings are where you can customize the notifications and thresholds. In the general tab, you can customize your timezone and temperature metric.

Watch the easy-to-follow video guide below

Here are a few things to remember...

• Your Alertify device is designed for indoor use only.

• If your unit has a kitchen and your guests cook, the device may read this as indoor smoking. This is especially true if your kitchen is located close to your device.

• If you need any help setting up your Alertify device, head over to alertify.io/support

Now, you are good to go! From now on, your Alertify device will begin monitoring your unit's noise decibel levels, occupancy, and temperature, detect indoor smoking, and so much more!

Still need help? Reach out to our support team at support@alertify.io 

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