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BASEMENT SENTRY LED LIGHT FUNCTIONS
AC
POWER
BATTERY
FLOAT
STATUS
DC
PUMP
AC
PUMP
AC
POWER
BATTERY
FLOAT
STATUS
DC
PUMP
AC
PUMP
AC
POWER
BATTERY
FLOAT
STATUS
DC
PUMP
AC
PUMP
AC
POWER
BATTERY
FLOAT
STATUS
DC
PUMP
AC
PUMP
By connecting the controller to the Z Control
®
Cloud
using the built-in WiFi, the user can set up free alert
messages via email, text, and mobile app “push”
notifications. In addition, the user can verify controller
readiness, remotely silence alarms and reset the unit,
configure settings, and modify how notifications are
sent. Other visual information such as input status and
battery level are available through the web and app
interfaces.
There are two ways to connect the Basement Sentry
controller to the Z Control
®
cloud.
Option 1 - Use the Z Control
®
mobile app. See Use
the Mobile App section below.
Option 2 - Use a mobile device or computer to
connect to the controller directly. See use Mobile
Device Page 12.
CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO Z CONTROL
®
Option 1 - Use the Mobile App (iOS and Android)
Before you begin:
• Know what the WiFi router is named (i.e. SSID)
and password. To prevent the most common
troubleshooting issues, double check to be sure
you know exactly how the password is spelled,
including capitalization.
• Verify that your mobile device has working WiFi
with a strong signal when you are standing next
to the Basement Sentry controller. If the signal is
questionable, the controller may not be able to
maintain a stable connection.
• Verify your WiFi router is connected to the internet
and that it is broadcasting a visible, secure,
2.4Ghz network.
• 2.4 Ghz network is required. If you only see 5
Ghz networks, you may need to log into your dual
band router to choose to broadcast the networks
separately.
• Band steering may need to be temporarily turned
off during setup.
• The 2.4Ghz network must use WPA or WPA2
security. WEP and open networks are not
acceptable.
• Any VPNs or other network controls may need to
be temporarily turned off during setup.
• Locate the Basement Sentry Device ID located on
the top of the controller.
• Like most internet connected devices, the
Basement Sentry controller WiFi connectivity
should be used behind the security of a firewall.
Most routers have a firewall built into them.
Consult a networking professional for specific
questions about firewalls.
NOTE: The list above will also help troubleshoot
connectivity issues.
