Alloy Smart Home Not Connecting to WiFi: What to Do?

We are going to address the WiFi connectivity problem between Alloy smart home and WiFi router using this guide. This smart device works as a thermostat, manages lighting system, monitors your home for leakages, controls the home locking system and much more using a single mobile app. It needs an internet connection to work. But you can’t reap its benefits unless it is connected to the internet. If your Alloy smart home not connecting to WiFi then use the solutions covered in this post.

Why is Alloy Smart Home Not Connecting to WiFi?

Before we begin addressing the problem, let’s tell you some common reasons that can stop your Alloy Smart home from connecting to the internet. We are taking a Linksys WiFi router for referential purposes. The same reasons and their relevant solutions will remain valid even if you own a modem, WiFi extender or any other router.

The primary reason for the internet connection issue is that the router has some technical glitch or is not working for some reason. Alloy Smart Hub not in the coverage range is another reason. Firmware on your Smart Home device if outdated can also cause WiFi connectivity troubles. You can check the firmware version on your router using myrouter.local login page.

How to Fix Allow Smart Home that Can’t Connect to WiFi?

The very first solution that we want you to try is to reboot your router. This simple process helps ditch many minor to major technical issues. Let’s try this first.

Reboot WiFi Router

• Unplug the WiFi router from its respective wall socket.
• Wait for some time.
• Plug back the router and let it boot up.

Try connecting it to your Smart home device now. If the problem persists, then you should try checking router’s connections. Ensure that it is well connected to the modem and it receives adequate power. In case you haven’t updated the firmware on your router for a long time then it is the outdated firmware that’s preventing the connection.

Access the Linksys router login page and check its firmware. Update it if there’s an update pending.

If Alloy Smart Home Hub still does not connect to WiFi router, then restart the Hub.

Restart Alloy Smart Home Hub

The next solution that we suggest you try is to reboot the Allow Smart Hub. Hold down the power button for 5 seconds to power it off and on after some time. The process can take from 2-3 minutes. You will see a solid green light on the Hub when it is fully booted up. This process should help you to connect it to the internet.

Update Smart Hub

Log in to your Allow Smart Hub web interface. The devices that support firmware update will have the Firmware Uploads section at the bottom of the Descriptor containing the file upload form. Upload the firmware files, one at a time using the Browse button. After you have selected the file (with extension. gbl), press the Upload button to begin the firmware image upload process. Once the files images are uploaded, you will see the Update Firmware button. Press this button to update the firmware on the Smart Hub.

Reset Smart Hub

If every other solution fails, then you should reset the Alloy Smart Hub.This removes all the customized settings from it by getting the default factory settings restored. To Reset your smart device, firstly, remove all the devices connected to it. In the System Dashboard, the Factory Reset button becomes active after you’ve removed the devices. Click on the button to reset your Smart Hub.

After that follow the instructions for Alloy Smart home setup once again. This time you should face no issues connecting it to the WiFi network. For your reference, we have highlighted Alloy Smart Home setup steps ahead.

How to Set Up Alloy Smart Home Hub?

• Plug in the Alloy Smart Hub.
• Use an Ethernet cable to connect it to Linksys router.
• Run the Alloy SmartHome app.
• Log in.
• Tap on Menu on the top-left corner.
• Go to Settings > Network Settings and select WiFi.
• It will find the available networks. Select the Linksys router’s network.
• Insert the WiFi password and tap Connect.
• The connection process may take a few minutes.

Conclusion

This way you can eliminate the problem of Alloy Smart Home not connecting to WiFi router. We are expecting that you can now easily manage smart home devices using the Smart Home Hub.