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My doorbell is offline

Updated over 2 weeks ago

1. Turn the doorbell off and on:

  • On the back of the doorbell, there is a power button. Turn the doorbell off and then back on to bring it back online.

2. Check the Wi-Fi connection:

  • Make sure the Wi-Fi connection is stable and there are no signal disruptions.

  • Try placing the doorbell closer to the router to improve the signal strength.

3. Restart the doorbell and router:

  • Turn the doorbell off and back on by briefly interrupting its power.

  • Do the same with your Wi-Fi router. A simple restart can often refresh the connection.

4. Check the battery level:

  • Ensure the doorbell is sufficiently charged.

  • Make sure the battery doesn't drop below 20% to avoid disconnection.

5. Software updates:

  • Check whether the doorbell has the latest firmware installed.

  • Software updates can often resolve connectivity issues.

6. Check network settings:

  • Make sure your Wi-Fi network doesn’t have restrictions like MAC filtering or firewall settings that might block the doorbell.

  • Avoid overloading the router with too many connected devices, which can impact performance.

7. Check signal strength:

  • Ensure there aren’t too many obstacles (like thick walls or metal surfaces) between the doorbell and the router.

  • If the doorbell is too far away or the signal is blocked, move it closer to the router or use a Wi-Fi extender to strengthen the connection.

8. Connect using Dual Band:

  • Reinstall the doorbell in the Smartlife app.

  • Go to ‘Camera & Lock’ and select ‘Smart Doorbell (Dual Band)’ instead of ‘Smart Doorbell’ to prevent connection issues.

9. Reset to factory settings:

  • Remove the batteries and place them back in (sometimes switching the left and right batteries can help).

  • Reset the doorbell to factory settings and go through the setup process again.

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