Frequently asked questions about the Siedle app
FAQs about Android and iOS
Why are no calls signalled in the background (push notifications) on my Android?
There can be several different reasons for this, please try the following to resolve this (the settings paths given may vary slightly between Android versions):
Restart your device
Check that you have a stable Internet connection
Make sure that app notifications are activated in the Siedle app: To do this, go to Android settings → Apps & Notifications → See all apps → Siedle app → Notifications → activate "Show notifications".
Check whether background data is limited for the Siedle app: To do this, go to Android settings → Apps & Notifications → See all apps → Siedle app → Mobile data and WiFi → activate "Background data" and "Unrestricted data usage".
Deactivate the battery stamina mode or exclude the Siedle app from this function: To do this, go to Android settings → Apps & Notifications → See all apps → Siedle app → Advanced → Battery → Battery optimisation. Find the Siedle app in the list and select "Don’t optimise".
Deactivate the battery stamina mode or exclude the Siedle app from this function: To do this, go to Android settings → Apps & Notifications → See all apps → Siedle app → Advanced → Battery → Battery optimisation. Find the Siedle app in the list and select "Don’t optimise".
Check whether you have the latest version of Google Play Services installed and update this if not.
Please also note the following:
If you actively stop (force stop) the Siedle app via the task manager or the Android settings → Apps & Notifications → See all apps → Siedle app → "Force stop", then no further notifications will be shown for a short period (max. 90 seconds).
There are several third-party apps that can affect how push notifications are shown. These include anti-virus, energy-saving and system optimisation apps. Please disable these apps for test purposes and check whether this improves the Siedle app signalling.
Why are no calls signalled in the background (push notifications) on my iOS device?
There can be several different reasons for this; please try to resolve the error as follows (the settings paths given may vary slightly between different iOS versions):
Please ensure that banners/alerts, badge icons and sounds are turned on in your iPhone settings → Siedle app → Notifications.
When using the Focus function (do not disturb function), ensure that the Siedle app is included as an exception.
Switch your iPhone off completely then restart it.
Please also make sure that you are not connected to a WiFi connection that blocks the ports that Apple uses for push notifications. To test this, disable the WiFi on your iPhone and test whether the push notifications work via mobile data.
Why are no notifications shown on my Xiaomi device?
To show notifications on the lock screen, activate the “Siedle app” → “Allow important notifications on the lock screen" + activate floating notifications.
Unfortunately, there is no way for Siedle to carry out these adjustments automatically for you due to restrictions by Xiaomi. The notifications are only activated from the outset on some apps selected by Xiaomi.
Why are permissions requested in Android?
Camera
This is required for registering the app on your Siedle system using the QR code. The permission is therefore required for registration in every case, even when there is no camera on the system side. Afterwards you can disable the permission for the camera in the operating system settings if you wish.
Microphone
This is required for door communication. Access to the microphone is needed to use the Siedle app. Without this access, door calls cannot be established with the mobile end device.
Location
The Siedle app requires location access for commissioning the IQ HTS via Bluetooth. It communicates using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), for BLE there are two usage scenarios:
Transfer of small data volumes between devices in proximity.
Interaction with proximity sensors such as Google Beacons to offer users an individual experience based on their current location (used, for example, for key finders).
Siedle uses BLE for the first scenario. Compared to classic Bluetooth, BLE uses considerably less power. This is needed so that Bluetooth transmission with the IQ HTS is possible without requiring additional power. Android does not differentiate between the usage scenarios, basically all required permissions are requested. To support the second usage scenario, location access is required, even though no location data is required or used by the Siedle app.
Once commissioning is complete, you can disable the permission for the location in the operating system settings if you wish.
General Siedle app FAQs
Where can I find the QR code for logging in to Smart Gateway and Access Professional?
If it is a Smart Gateway or Access Professional, the QR code can be generated in the administration interface in the browser. The QR code is generated when a new app user is created in the system. This can only be used once. Please ask your administrator/electrician about it.
How do you switch device between iOS or Android?
Please note that after you have imported a backup onto a new device, you need to log in again. The backup transfers the Siedle app to the new device where it can also be opened if an encrypted backup is used (secured with a password). However, sensitive data such as secrets and push tokens are not included in a backup for security reasons. This can result in problems with call signalling or switching the door release.
In this case, please log out and log in again. Please note that in this case for Smart Gateway and Access Professional, a new QR code must be created by your administrator/electrician.
Why does commissioning fail? (“No connection to the Siedle server”)?
There can be several reasons why a connection cannot be established with the Siedle server during commissioning. Please check the following points to resolve this: Check that you have a stable Internet connection. Check the settings in your router. Sometimes SIP communication via TLS is blocked as standard in the default settings. Check whether internet telephony is allowed in your router settings. Example path for settings in the FritzBox: Telephony → Own telephone numbers → Line settings → uncheck “Prevent use of internet telephony from the home network”.