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Device Network Setup Guide

This document will guide you through the network configuration process for your SenseCAP Watcher Agent. Follow these steps to easily connect your device to your network and get started.

Prerequisites​

Before starting the configuration, please ensure you have the following:

  • SenseCAP Watcher with Agent firmware installed
  • Available 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (Except for networks that require secondary authentication, e.g., enterprise networks)
  • Mobile device or computer for configuration

Network Configuration Steps​

Initial Setup​

Step 1. Power up your device

  • Connect the device to a power source, or press and hold the scroll wheel button in the upper right corner for 5 seconds and then release.
    Note

    If the configuration starts immediately after flashing the firmware, use a pin to gently press the reset button.

  • The device will power on and enter Wi-Fi configuration mode

WiFi Configuration​

Step 1. Connect to Device Hotspot

  • On your mobile device or computer, look for a WiFi network named "Watcher-XXXX"
  • Connect to this network
  • Wait a few seconds for the connection to establish
  • A configuration interface should automatically open in your browser
    note

    If the configuration page doesn't open automatically, ensure you're still connected to the "Watcher-XXXX" network and manually navigate to http://192.168.4.1 in web browser.

Step 2. Configure WiFi Connection

  • Wait approximately 5 seconds for the WiFi scan to complete
  • From the list of available 2.4GHz networks, select your home Wi-Fi network
  • The SSID will be automatically filled in
  • Enter the password for your selected WiFi network
  • Click the "Connect" button to submit
note

Only 2.4GHz networks are supported If using an iPhone hotspot, enable the "Maximum Compatibility" option The WiFi scanning page may take about 5 seconds to load - please don't close or cancel the page

Step 3. Complete Connection Process

  • If the WiFi credentials are correct, the device will connect automatically
  • A green checkmark will appear, indicating successful network configuration
  • The device will automatically restart after 3 seconds
  • After restarting, the device will automatically connect to the configured WiFi network

Device Registration​

Step 1. Device display a verification code

  • Listen/Look for the 6-digit verification code

Step 2. Register Device

Basic Operations​

  1. Power On

    • Press and hold the scroll wheel for 3-5 seconds, then release

  2. Power Off

    • Unplug the power supply
    • Press and hold the scroll wheel for 3 seconds, then release

  3. Restart

    • Use a pin to gently press the reset button

  4. Factory Reset

    • Press and hold the scroll wheel for 10 seconds

  5. Re-enter Network Configuration Mode

    • When the device display "Scanning Wi-Fi" state
    • Press the scroll wheel once
    • The device will re-enter network configuration mode

Troubleshooting​

If you encounter connection issues:

  1. Common Problems
    • Double-check the Wi-Fi name and password
    • Ensure you're connecting to a 2.4GHz network

FAQ​

Q: Why can't I find the Watcher-XXXX network?

A: Try use a pin to gently press the reset button again to restart the device and enter configuration mode. If you have previously paired to a network, restart device and press the scroll wheel once while the device is displaying "Scanning Wi-Fi" to re-enter pairing mode

Q: What should I do if the configuration page doesn't load automatically?

A: Manually navigate to http://192.168.4.1 in web browser while connected to the Watcher-XXXX network.

Technical Support​

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