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Next Wi-Fi Sensor Quick Start Guide

Here are the steps to activate your Next Sensor. If you perform them out of sequence, your sensor may have trouble communicating with the Wi-Fi access point or Monnit Software. To ensure the best results:

  1. Download the iMonnit App. (Create an account if this is the first time.)
  2. Add the Next Sensor(s) to iMonnit.
  3. Add batteries, wait seven seconds, then power on the Next Sensor by pressing the Power/Utility button.
    • The LED will turn green for two seconds, indicating that the sensor has just powered on. The LED will double flash red if you haven't configured the Wi-Fi settings. If already configured and able to connect to iMonnit, the LED will double flash green.
  4. To configure the Wi-Fi settings for the first time:
    • Download and install the Monnit Next Setup App on your iOS or Android device. (Note: The information below will also be referenced in iMonnit when adding the sensor to iMonnit)
    • Download Links:
      Apple App Store Google Play Store
    • Open the app and permit access to precise location on Android devices if prompted, and to Bluetooth on iOS devices.
    • Follow the on-screen prompts to configure Wi-Fi credentials on your sensor.
  5. Once successfully configured and after successfully connecting to the server, the sensor will automatically exit the Bluetooth mode and attempt to send data to iMonnit.
    • If the data transmission is successful, the LED will double flash green or double flash red for communication failure. If a red double flash occurs, short-press the button to try the communication again. If communication fails again, see the Troubleshooting section.
  6. Ensure the sensor connects to the configured access point and Monnit Software by checking for new data in the Monnit Software.
  7. Install sensor(s) in a final location.

Note: Next Sensors send 10 transmissions 30 seconds apart when communicating with iMonnit for the first time, after resetting or powering on, and before engaging the configured interval or Heartbeat.