My Device is Offline
My Device is Offline
Use this guide if your device shows as Offline in the app or dashboard. Follow only the branch that applies to your device; steps already attempted for this issue count. If you changed your router, network name or password, use Reconnecting your OnlyCat to Wi-Fi to enter the new network details.
Step 1: Is the device still working?
Check whether the devicePopularCat Entry or Exit Not Working as Expected
Share event links for review
To share an event, open it in the app and click Share Event Link. Paste the link(s) here in your existing support conversation so all correspondence stays together. Please share event links rather than screenshots of the events. If you cannot share an event link, tell Support so we can continue with that limitation recorded.
Start here: share the events with Support
If entry, exit or locking behaves unexpectedly, please collect events that demonstrate theSome readersUpdate Failed: OnlyCat Firmware Recovery.
Before starting firmware recovery
Firmware and USB recovery must be directed by an OnlyCat support operator. Please do not start the procedure below unless Support has asked you to.
For a failed update or repeatFew readersEvents Not Appearing or Updating in the App
Missing or delayed events: first steps
Confirm whether the device is connected to the internet. If it is offline or the app cannot reach it, follow the applicable branch of My Device is Offline; do not keep requesting an unreachable app reboot.
If connected, restart the OnlyCat device through the app once, unless already attempted for this issue: Devices → three dots (⋮) next to your device → Reboot. This reboots tFew readersDoor Not Locking or Unlocking as Expected
Share event links for review
To share an event, open it in the app and click Share Event Link. Paste the link(s) here in your existing support conversation so all correspondence stays together. Please share event links rather than screenshots of the events. If you cannot share an event link, tell Support so we can continue with that limitation recorded.
Door Not Locking or Unlocking as Expected
Use this guide if the door is not locking or unlocking as you expect.
For unexpectedFew readersCamera not showing in the app when trying to scan QR code?
Typically this has to do with your mobile device's permissions rather than the OnlyCat app itself.
You will need to make sure that the OnlyCat app has your device's camera permission
iPhone (iOS)
Step 1 — Try Inside the OnlyCat App First
Open the OnlyCat app.
Tap the “+” button in the top menu.
If prompted with:“OnlyCat Would Like to Access the Camera”
Tap Allow.
You’re done.
Step 2 — Turn Camera On in iPhone Settings
If you tapped **Few readers