Setup

This page walks you through the initial setup of your WiBell system. Follow the steps in order. Setup takes about 15 minutes. No network infrastructure or internet connection required - WiBell creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot.

WiBell Device – Initial Setup

What you need

  • WiBell Programmable Bell
  • 12V power supply
  • Phone or computer with Wi-Fi

Step-by-step

  1. Mount and power the device
    Mount the bell on the wall and connect the 12V power supply. Wait about 10–15 seconds for the device to start.
  2. Connect to the WiBell Wi-Fi
    On your phone or computer, connect to the WiBell Wi-Fi network (named WiBell-XXXXXXXX).
    Password: wibellv2
    A “no internet” warning is normal.
  3. Open the control panel
    Open a browser and go to:
    http://192.168.4.1
  4. Sync time
    Click Sync Time to set the correct time.
  5. Create schedules
    Add your ringing schedules. The device can store up to 500 schedules.
  6. Enable schedules
    After syncing time, the LED will turn blue (schedules active) or solid red (schedules disabled). If the LED blinks red, open 192.168.4.1 and sync time again.

At this point, your bell is fully operational and ready to ring on schedule. No internet or building Wi-Fi is required for operation. The device works completely standalone.

Optional: Connect to Building Wi-Fi

Connecting to building Wi-Fi is optional for single bells. WiBell has a small internal battery that keeps time during power outages. Wi-Fi provides automatic daylight saving time updates and more accurate time synchronization for multi-bell systems. Required for multi-bell systems using the WiBell Controller (to receive schedules).

  1. Open Wi-Fi settings in the control panel
  2. Select your building Wi-Fi network
  3. Enter the password and connect

Note: Only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks are supported.

Wall Mounting Guide

WiBell mounting orientation

⚠ Orientation is critical: Mount with the WiBell logo facing UP and the DC power input facing DOWN. Incorrect orientation may cause the unit to loosen over time due to vibration — the bell latch engages downward.

  • Use all 4 corner screw holes to secure to the wall.
  • Screws and plastic wall plugs are included in the box.
  • Ensure the surface is flat and stable before mounting.

Optional: Use WiBell Controller

If you have multiple bells, you can manage them centrally using a WiBell Controller.

Before you start: Connect each WiBell Device to the same building's 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (see above).

Step 1 - Connect to Controller hotspot

  1. Power on the controller.
  2. On your phone/computer, connect to Wi-Fi: WiBellController
  3. Password: wibellv2
  4. Open a browser and go to: http://192.168.4.1
  5. Enter PIN: wibellv2

Step 2 - Connect Controller to building Wi-Fi

  1. After entering the PIN, a Wi-Fi Setup screen appears automatically.
  2. Click Scan Networks.
  3. Select your building Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
  4. Click Connect and wait 2-3 minutes.

Step 3 - Access Controller on your Wi-Fi

  1. Connect your phone/computer to the same Wi-Fi as the controller.
  2. Open a browser and go to: http://wibellcontroller.local
  3. Enter PIN: wibellv2

Step 4 - Discover and name your bells

  1. Click Discover Devices and wait 5-10 seconds.
  2. All WiBell devices on the network will appear in the list.
  3. Click All Devices and select each device.
  4. Enter a Room Name (like "Main Hall", "Room 101", "Building A - Hallway").
  5. Click Save and repeat for each device.

Tip: Not sure which bell is which? Click Ring next to a device to make it ring and identify it before naming.

Step 5 - Create groups (optional)

Skip if one schedule fits all bells — the Default group covers everything. Create groups when different areas need different schedules (e.g. Building A vs B, Ground floor vs Upper floor).

  1. On the Home page, click Add Group, enter a name, and click Create.
  2. To assign a device: click All Devices, select the device, choose its group, and click Save.

Step 6 - Create schedules and push to bells

⚠ Schedules will NOT run until pushed to the bells. Always click Push All Changes after any change — new schedule, delete, or duration update.

  1. Click a Group Name (like "Default").
  2. Add schedules: select day, time, and optional label.
  3. Go to Home Page and click Push All Changes.
  4. Wait for all devices to update (progress shown on screen).
  5. Test by clicking Ring All Bells.

At this point, all bells are programmed and will run autonomously. Wi-Fi is only needed when pushing schedule updates. Once schedules are pushed, bells run independently even if Wi-Fi goes down.

For detailed controller steps, see the Support page or the Controller Manual.

Need help?

If something does not work as expected, visit the Support page for troubleshooting and FAQs.