Extending VERA's capabilities to be able to control devices based on 433MHz frequency bands makes great sense. Simply adding the you can use VERA's advanced features, scenes and scripting capabilities to control 433MHz-based devices, including LightwaveRF. Plus, you have one controller for all your home automation technologies. This application note and video show how to configure VERA to work with the RFXtrx433E transceiver. Installation and configuration of VERA and RFXtrx433E is straightforward. Download the configuration files as a ZIP file from: (this link is to the latest development version of the plugin).
At the bottom of this page click ' Download in other formats - Zip Archive'. Full information about these files, regular updates and tips and tricks are available in the. Once downloaded, extract the files from the ZIP file into their own folder on your computer. In your browser open the MIOS UI5 interface and navigate to Apps / Develop Apps / LUUP Files. Click the ‘Choose File’ button and navigate to the folder holding the configuration files and choose one file to upload. Note: As there is so many files to upload to VERA it is best to upload between four and six files at a time, resetting LUUP after each batch is uploaded.
Select four or six files, select ‘ Restart LUUP after upload’ and then click ‘ GO’. Before uploading the next batch make sure VERA has finished rebooting. Create Master Device.
Is there anything the ISY would do to mess up a PLM? I had a Veralite a year or so ago and I had the 2413S PLM. Since it is serial I bought the recommended FTDI serial to USB adapter and plugged it into the Vera. It would detect it and Insteon worked fine. I then switched to the ISY shortly after.
I am switching to Indigo for Mac and was trying to use the same adapter on it but no luck. The system detects the USB to serial, but says cannot communicate with PLM. I factory reset it but no luck, installed drivers even though it says Mac doesn't need them but no luck.
I then took out the old Vera and tried to set it up, and no matter what I do, it's the same problem, the Vera sees the USB to Serial interface, but says failed to communicate with PLM. Tried factory resetting it by unplugging, holding set for 10+ seconds, plugging in keep holding it 10+ seconds but nothing. When I set it up the first time (and subsequent times) with Vera, I literally plugged it in and it would just work. Might be the adapter that isn't working but it was only used for maybe a month when I did have it, so I don't think that's the issue. Just thought I'd check here is there anything the ISY would do that would maybe prevent the PLM from working elsewhere? I did the Delete PLM in the ISY, the factory reset above as mentioned etc. Will just get the 2413U but this adapter is supposed to work, and has before, so wanted to make sure the ISY doesn't do something that requires I 'undo' it.
The 2413S has a reputation of failing. Many times around the two year mark. Mine died at two years four months. Just out of warranty.
There are a few threads here, on the Smarthome Forums and the Insteon Forums on them failing. Most common problem is the power supply capacitors and there is a how to repair them thread here. Smartlabs recently updated the hardware to reportedly beef up the 2413S.
Time will tell how it will work out. I would try everything the others have suggested. Though it may have failed. The serial PLM uses a rudimentary serial protocol. There is nothing specific that the ISY can do to the PLM to prevent it from communicating with anything else that connects to it. If something happened to the PLM configuration wise, the factory reset would fix that.
I'm with Brian that something happened to the PLM, or something happened to the serial/USB adapter. Its not clear in this case which one it is. Can you plug the PLM back into the ISY and see if it still works? That would eliminate one versus the other.
Edit: Cables and serial connectors / Pins can get damaged more than we'd like. Does the serial/usb converter use a old db9 connector with pins? On Indigo it gives a drop down to select your PLM, so I select '2413S/2413U (USB or Serial to USB)' below that a new drop down appears for port, and by default it's blank until I plug in the USB adapter then it immediately changes to USB to Serial Adapter, which is what it should as per the instructions. Once I click Enable though it says cannot communicate with PLM.
The reason I'm thinking something is up though is like I said on the Vera I used it a LOT before so I'm familiar with it there. The Vera detects it on /dev/ttyUSB0, but can't communicate with it, nor can the 3rd party Vera Insteon plugin, both say errors about communicating with the PLM. The PLM is not dead, the light comes on and if I plug it into the ISY and add a device it does the chirp and adds it and I can control it, so that seems to be fine.
Just really strange as it always worked before, guess it's the USB to Serial adapter even though it's barely been used. Just wanted to confirm it wasn't the ISY, thanks! Is this in fact a.real. FTDI chip set inside of the adapter? I ask because the market is flooded with clones and knock offs that on the surface work fine for most dumb appliances. The problem appears when every bit needs to be transferred and some of the clones / knock offs actually drop a bit from the transfer. Another thing is to try another USB driver to see if the updated or (different) driver makes a difference.
Back in the day when Microsoft championed the whole Plug And Play. It really wasn't so much plug N play it was a lot of farting around, testing, trial, error, and hacking.
Yes it's the one on the Vera site they recommend buying. It's this one here: Will just get the 2413U I think as there's no options for setting like bit rate etc, unless Nestor means you use an app on Windows 7 to code the settings into it, but again it worked fine for a month, I packed it away when I got the ISY and now took it out again, so very odd that settings would change or that it would be defective. Yes, that is a good brand not a clone. Its funny to see some of these shysters trying to rape you so much money for such a simple interface cable. I ruled the problem out to being the serial to RJ45 adapter that comes with the PLM, that's what has failed. The serial adapter I think works, as every system I connect it to pops up and adds it as a COM port and so on, it just can't connect with the PLM.
I tried to cut the cable and made a new one as I have spare RJ45 ends around, but no luck. Tried to plug into a desktop PC that has a serial port instead and downloaded HouseLinc and that detected it immediately. (It shows 256 scenes, 0 links, 0 devices, etc so seems a bit lacking or weird, but if I click add Insteon device it does the chirp etc). I know, when I say serial to RJ45 I mean serial as in I don't know the name, I think it's DB-9, the cable that comes with the PLM one end is RJ45 for the PLM and the other is serial or db-9 whatever it is for your PC etc or for the USB to Serial adapter.
It's that cable that isn't working, so will check with Insteon anyway as my PLM is maybe 7-8 months old less than 12 so I'd hope there's warranty. Also the PLM 'was' factory reset but I've had it on the ISY since then so all devices are on it, which is why it's odd that nothing comes up in HouseLinc. Problem solved either way, thanks!
Introduction The DSC Alarm plug-in enables the integration of Vera and the DSC alarm and he whole integration consists of three functional components and they are:. VERA - A Vera (3, Lite and Plus) UI5/UI7 or UI4 (Vera 2 only) with the DSC plug in installed;. DSC Alarm System - The DSC Power Series Alarm system current compatible model include the PC1616 (16 zones), PC1832 (32 zones) and PC1864 (64 zones) panels; and. Integration Module – This is the interface that Vera uses to communicate with the alarm system. The integration module is wired to the Alarm System’s Keybus in the same manner as a keypad or other alarm modules.
This connection may be either directly wired to the Alarm Panel or indirectly via another keypad or module that is (daisy chained) wired back to the Alarm Panel. Depending on the integration modules connection, this will determine how the integration module communicates with your Vera. Connections are covered in more detail throughout this document.
Supported Modules - (Latest) Envisalink EVL2/3/4 (Network attached) directly is connected to your home network. The EVL has an internal web portal, is firmware upgradable and can provide external access via the Eyes-on site or various mobile phone applications. More details can be found at which includes detailed specifications and reviews EVL2/3/4 Ethernet (IP) Integration Module DSC IT-100 (Serial) integration module was the initial interface to enable third-party applications and system to communicate with Power Series control panels. The DSC IT100 provides an RS232 serial connection that can be either connected directly to your Vera utilizing a USB to Serial adapter or over the Ethernet utilizing either an IP to RS232 or a WIFI to RS232 adapter. DSC IT100 RS232 Integration Module If the IT100 is to be used with Vera, the user will have to decide the best method to interface it with your system. This can be accomplished with any of the following options:.
Direct Connection to a USB to RS232 serial adapter thats supported by Vera such as one. Wired Ethernet Connection via an IP to RS232 serial adapter such as WIZnet device like one. WiFi to RS232 serial adapter such as one. Figure 3 – WIZNET WIZ110SR IP to Serial (RS232) Adapter Supported (Older models) Envisalink 2DS/IP170 - (Network attached) are discontinued model similar to the Envisalink EVL3 and with lower hardware specifications and currently provides the same functions as the EVL3. See Not Supported. DSC IP100 - See for plugin. DSC TL150, TL250, TL265 TL350 or the DSC Alexor interfaces Connection The DSC Alarm plug-in is a that connects Vera to a DSC PowerSeries alarm panel such as the PowerSeries 1616, 1832 and 1864 panels, via an IT-100 or Envisalink IP170/2DS Keybus module.
Through this interface, events occurring within the Alarm Panel are exposed to Vera including the status of any attached Doors, Windows, Motion Sensors. Each of these is exposed as a Motion Sensor to Vera, so that standard (Lights, Notifications, etc) can be established in Vera based upon events occurring within the Alarm Panel. Additionally, the interface exposes the current Armed State, Stay Armed State and whether the Alarm is in Breach. These are also exposed in a Scene-aware manner so that Vera can respond to them.
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Choosing a Z-Wave controller can be difficult, they all do similar things, but in different ways. So it's a very subjective decision - depending on the user's needs. This guide is our attempt to explain the choices available and the differences between the Z-Wave controllers offered by Vesternet. In the process, we explain the various features and points to consider when choosing your controller.
It's very subjective, so there are no right and wrong answers, and no 'one size fits all' approach. You may disagree with our thoughts - and that's fine as it really is subjective. What does the Controller do? Before we go too far, lets just cover what the Z-Wave controller does. The controller, sometimes called the hub or gateway, controls your Z-Wave system. It enables you to add and configure devices and to create and run 'scenes' that enable the system to do things automatically, such as turn on lights based on motion or time. The controller also allows remote access via the Internet or smartphone even when you are away from home.
What's Available? There are two general types of Z-Wave controller - software-based systems that run on a PC, Mac or server, and dedicated 'Gateway' hardware units.
So the first thing to consider, is which of these types will most suit your requirements. These are also know as a 'Hub' or 'Bridge'. A Gateway is a physical unit that connects to your router using an Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. This allows you to control the system from a smartphone, tablet or computer (via the Wi-Fi router) and allows remote access even when you're away from home, via the Internet. In order to control the system from your Smartphone/tablet you install an app for that controller, this gives you control whether you're in the lounge or sitting on the beach. A Gateway offers you an easy to install system as they include all software in a self contained unit - just plug-in, boot it up and in a few minutes you're ready to build your home automation system. The full range of Vesternet gateways is at - A software controller is a dedicated software program that runs on a PC, Mac or small single-board computer like RaspBerry Pi.
You will need a computer that is running 24/7 as the home automation will need to run scenes at different times of the day. You also need a USB adapter (sometimes called a 'stick' or 'dongle') - this enables the computer to talk wirelessly to the home automation system. Popular software controllers are HomeSeer (PC), Indigo (Mac), Domoticz (free) and OpenHab (free). A software based system makes sense if you already have a computer acting as a server for other things in your home, or acting as a media server.
Otherwise it makes sense to use a dedicated Gateway as your controller as it will be easier to install, less expensive and probably use less power. The full range of software and adapters is at - The Vesternet Controller Line-up The controllers we're going to look at are:. VERA offers the lowest cost full Z-Wave controller gateways available, they may be low cost but they can keep up with all other controllers. VERA offer three controllers.
The VERA Edge is the lowest cost and gives you all the features and functions you need. The VERA Plus has the same features as its smaller brother but also adds support for other technologies such as ZigBee and Bluetooth. The VERA Secure adds security features such as 3G Communication, siren and back-up battery. More information is shown in our Guide. Fibaro controllers include an intuitive User Interface (UI) and dedicated 'panels' for controlling heating, alarms etc. Fibaro also offer two controller options. The full featured Home Center 2 (HC2) and the smaller, less featured Home Center Lite (HCL), the main difference is that the HCL does not support advanced scripting and has less flexible programming capabilities.
More information is in our Guide. Homey is a versatile controller with a really easy-to-use interface (UI). It features 7 other wireless technologies (like zigbee and LightwaveRF) next to Z-Wave, and has an open platform for extended capabilities. Take a look at our. HomeSeer offer the most advanced home automation software and gateways available. The HS3 software is available to run on a Windows PC and is also included in all the HomeSeer hardware gateways.
Take a look at our. Indigo is the advanced smart home Software for Mac OS X, compatible with hundreds of Z-Wave, INSTEON and other smart devices.
Over 100 plugins to other devices make it the most powerful software solution available for Mac. Probably one of the most intuitive and easy to use controllers available, supporting Z-Wave, ZigBee and a wide range of other technologies. In day to day use, there is little difference between a software or hardware gateway solution, as you will be interacting with the system's User Interface (UI). This guide looks at the UI and software features for our main controller solutions. Things to consider As I said earlier, most controllers do similar things but in different ways, or some are more easy to use than others. Which one's best for you will depend on what you want from a controller, how technically minded you are, and what type of Z-Wave system you're looking to create.
A simple system for controlling a few lights will be suited to all controllers, but may make sense for you to select the one that is easy to use. For more complex systems where you want a lot of things happening automatically, or controlling multi-zoned heating, then a more advanced controller will be a better option. Below are the things we feel are important and our opinion on how each controller meets these requirements. User Interface and Ease of Use Each of the controllers has their own User Interface (UI), you use this when you 'log-in' to the controller. This is the normal way you will use the controller when adding devices, configuring the system and creating automation scenes.
All the controllers, except SmartThings use a browser to access the system, Indigo also offer a dedicated Mac App that can run on several Macs, giving different users access to the system from their Mac. SmartThings is different from the other controllers, its primary way to access the controller is from an app. The SmartThings app on phone or tablet will give you access to all you need. Some UIs are deigned to be more easy to use - they typically are more graphical and some have wizards for common tasks. Others are less easy to use and require you to do more behind the scenes work to make things work the way you wish.
In general, the controllers we sell have worked hard to make their UIs easy to use, there is actually very little difference between them regarding ease of use. Remember, other than configuration and housekeeping tasks, you will spend most of the time controlling the system from a phone or tablet app.
So whilst the UI is important, the apps are just as important, especially for the people who will not be accessing the controller directly but controlling it from their phone (probably everyone else in the family). Fibaro Home Center UI v4 VERA UI7 Homey UI Indigo UI Homeseer UI SmartThings UI Device Support Device support is important for all controllers. In theory all Z-Wave devices will work with any controller, but the reality is that some devices use different parts of the Z-Wave specification, or omit the less common Z-Wave classes.
This throws up the occasional issue where particular devices don't work well with some controllers, or some types of device (such as locks) aren't supported at all by a controller. This doesn't mean there is an issue with the controller, just that the controller vendor chose not to support particular Z-Wave classes (such as security) or they've not released firmware to catch up with the latest versions of Z-Wave commands.
There are two ways that controllers enable support for devices. The first is to have a template for each and ever device, this makes adding devices very easy but does rely on the controller vendor adding support for particular devices. The other way is to have generic support and then the user (you) add specific device parameters which are usually available in the device user guides.
The first option (template driven) is used by Fibaro, HomeSeer, Homey, Indigo, SmartThings and VERA. Although you can easily add specific device parameters - this enables advanced users to add support for complex devices and features that may not be supported by default. Homey have a slightly different approach in that the Homey community members can create device support apps - this way you do not have to wait for Homey to release a new firmware version with support for your device. SmartThings has a very active developer community, the community regularly creates 'Device Handlers' for new devices before SmartThings create direct support for new devices in the firmware. Scenes Capabilities Scenes are what bring your Z-Wave system to life, they enable you to control various devices with one single command.
The scene can be activated manually by you, from a sensor or other device on the network, or by a timer, so things happen at particular times or even sunset/sunrise. For instance a scene can be activated by a motion sensor to automatically turn several light on (at different brightness levels) as well as an appliance, and then after a set period of time turn the lights off. Other lights can turn on at sunset and then off again at sunrise. Scenes are created and edited in the Controller's UI and can then be triggered by other devices or manually from within the UI or an App running on your phone or tablet. Each of the controllers has a graphical scene editor which enables you to build scenes varying in complexity, however, there are differences in capabilities between the controllers. For more complex scene control, it is generally better to use scripting such as LUA (see next section). Fibaro Scene Builder The Fibaro Scene Builder is an intuitive 'block' editor that allows you to easily create scenes in an ' IF/THEN' style.
It can take inputs from timers, devices, weather, variables and even other scenes, allowing it to control devices, virtual devices and scenes. The Scene Builder is fairly flexible, it's main limitations are that not all parameters are available for some devices (some multi-sensor devices) and it cannot use 'Else' conditions (you need to use a second scene). The Scene Builder is available in the HC2 and HCL. More information is available in our guide. VERA Scene Editor The VERA Scene editor has been updated in the latest UI7 firmware, so that it includes guided wizards to create common scenes.
The scene editor can easily manage ' IF/THEN' conditions but has limitations in that it can only do ' OR' conditions, it cannot do ' AND' conditions. However, this can be easily extended by using plugins such as PLEG or Combination Switch.
More information is available in our guide. Homey Flow Editor Homey’s Flow Editor focuses on ease of use. It is a clean interface which is less technical/'programmy' than other controllers. In it, you are presented with a list of all your devices and services, and three columns: WHEN, defining a trigger (like a sensor, time, song change, sunrise, etc.), AND, allowing conditions (such as ‘it is raining’, ‘I’m not at home’) and THEN, where you define the actions Homey should run.
Flows are made by dragging devices or services into the desired column, and scrolling through the different options. It’s a fun and fairly easy experience.
More information is in our. HomeSeer Scene Editor HomeSeer can create quite complex scenes, although the Scene Editor is less intuitive than other systems. It offers a high level of functionality, but does not offer graphic rule builders or other wizards that users new to home automation may find helpful. Having said that, it is definitely a system that will stay with you as your abilities grow. More information is in our. SmartThings Rule Creator The SmartThings Rule Creator (in the app) is very intuitive, allowing anyone to create scenes quickly and easily. The scenes can be time/date and device triggered with multiple triggers and actions.
The nice thing with SmartThings is that the Rules can include 'And/Or' logic on the conditions - this isn't available in any other controller's standard scene editors (except coding options). Indigo Scene Control Indigo supports numerous scenes that and can be triggered by a ' Triggering Event' from a device or plugin, or a ' Timed Event' which is based on a scheduled time. The user then specifies the conditions for the event (using rules or even a script for more advanced logic), and then specifies the actions to execute (this bit is the ' scene'). The user can also create reusable 'scenes' - these are called ' Action Groups' that can be called from any event. Fibaro Home Center Scene Builder VERA Scene Editor Homey Flow Editor Indigo Scene Control HomeSeer Scene Editor SmartThings Rule Creator Advanced Scripting Most of the controllers offer advanced scripting capabilities so that advanced users can program more efficient or complex scenes. Almost all automation in a Z-Wave system is controlled by 'Scenes'.
For instance these can make lights turn on when motion is detected at particular times of the day or make several things happen from one simple button press of a remote control. Most of these scenes can be created in the standard scene editor, but some more complex scenes are actually much easier to create using a scripting language, and in some extreme cases could only be created using a script. This is especially true for complex multi-zoned heating systems or more advanced motion activated lighting control. Advanced scenes in the VERA and Fibaro controllers are programmed in LUA (a common home automation scripting language), while Indigo supports Python (the very popular general purpose scripting language), HomeSeer supports VB Script and C Sharp (C#), Homey supports JavaScript, and SmartThings uses the Groovy programming language. Advanced scripting is not available in the Fibaro HCL or ZipaBox controllers.
LUA Scripting - VERA and Fibaro HC2 (not HCL). JavaScript - Homey.
VB Script - HomeSeer. C Sharp - HomeSeer. Python - Indigo. Groovy - SmartThings Apps and Plug-ins Apps and Plug-ins are slightly different, but we've put them into one section as they are both optional software components. Apps Apps run on your Smartphone and Tablet, allowing you to monitor and control the system whether you're home or away. All controllers have their own (free) apps available for Android, iOS and Windows mobile. Additionally, some vendors have allowed 3rd party developers to create apps or incorporate support into an existing app such as:.
VERA - VeraMate, Homewave, Imperihome, Control Cube, Roomie & Open Remote. Fibaro - Imperihome & Roomie. Homey - HomeyDash. HomeSeer - Imperihome. Indigo - Demopad, Home Remote & Roomie.
SmartThings - Imperihome. Plug-Ins Plug-ins are similar to apps, but are downloaded and installed directly onto the controller. These enhance the controller's capabilities such as allowing more complex scenes without using scripting and support for other technologies or appliances such as Sonos and other multimedia systems. VERA - has a huge range of Plug-ins available from and most of them are free. Fibaro - expanding range of plugins available for download within the Home Center User Interface.
You can also download Scenes and Virtual Devices that have been created by other Fibaro users from the, saving you the time of writing them yourself. Homey - plug-ins enable device integration and ensure a good user experience - all are free from. HomeSeer - huge range of plug-ins enable HomeSeer to work with virtually any home automation technology or system. Something to note is that almost all HomeSeer own plugins are available at a cost.
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These are available. Indigo - more than 200 Plug-ins available from, and they are all free. SmartThings - there is a very active community around SmartThings creating 'Device Handlers' that allow devices to work on the system and 'SmartApps' that allow you to do more complex things without having to do the hard work of writing the code yourself. Take a look at the.
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Plug-ins are a great way to have the controller work with other systems and allow it to become the center of your home's systems (just as it should be). Fibaro Home Center Plugins Section VERA MIOS Marketplace Homey App Store Indigo Plugin Store HomeSeer Plug-ins SmartThings SmartApps Cloud-based or Stand-alone We get used to having more of our resources available 'in the cloud', but there is a strong debate amongst users whether this is a good or bad thing when it comes to your home automation system - especially when the controller forms the central and critical part of the whole system. Note it's worth remembering that all Z-Wave controllers need some level of access to the Internet and the vendor's servers (Cloud). Even though VERA, Fibaro, HomeSeer and Indigo effectively run in a stand-alone mode, they still need occasional access to the the servers for firmware updates, remote access, time checks and back-ups. Fibaro and VERA run everything on the controller. To make changes you log-in directly to the controller on your network (usually using its IP address), there is no need to access it via an Internet or external server. These systems put you more in control and you have very little reliance on the controller vendor's servers or services.
Homey takes a hybrid approach: everything runs on the controller, but services like remote login and user authentication use cloud services. These systems put you more in control and you have very little reliance on the controller vendor's servers or services. HomeSeer runs on a Windows-based PC or on a HomeSeer hardware controller - either way it has more than enough processing power and memory to handle almost all tasks locally. Indigo runs on your Mac, with with plenty of processor power and memory.
Indigo runs everything locally, including backups which are simply part of the normal Mac backup process. It also provides a seamless remote access (which is also secured using TLS). Indigo's view is that requiring a call-out to the cloud is bad for the customer. SmartThings is a cloud system, but has far more reliance and interaction in day to day use than any other system. All changes are made via the smartphone/tablet app, these are done on the cloud and then copied to the SmartThings Hub. However, more importantly, the Hub has almost continuous communication with the cloud.
All scenes and schedules use the cloud services to run them - the hub has no date or time information, it takes that when it needs it from the cloud. Also, any devices that are not supported by the SmartThings firmware require user created 'Device Handlers'. These handlers reside in the cloud, so any communication with with 'non-standard' devices has to be done via the Internet/Cloud. This can impact performance if you have a slow or intermittent internet service, plus you have a lot of traffic going backwards and forwards, where as other controllers keep that within the controller itself.
Expansion Generally the Z-Wave controller will be used to control a Z-Wave network, but most of them can be used to control other types of equipment and even other types of home automation systems, such as 433MHz and LightwaveRF. There are two ways to do this, depending on what types of system/device you're looking to control. Some controllers also allow you to use external systems to control the controller and the Z-Wave system via an API. Control via your IP Network (Ethernet & Wi-Fi) Many modern multimedia appliances connect to your Ethernet or Wi-Fi network (IP network); appliances such as Smart TVs, AV Receivers, Sonos etc. Other technology hubs also do the same, for instance ZigBee, LightwaveRF, Philips Hue and many more.
If the appliance or hub is on the IP network, then in most cases, the Z-Wave controller will be able to control it by sending HTTP or UDP commands via your Wi-Fi (IP) router. VERA - can use LUA scripts or plug-ins to control IP appliances. Fibaro - also has new plug-ins available for IP control, plus you can always use LUA if you wish.
Homey - has integrations for webhooks, as well as plug-ins for almost all popular IP devices, like SmartTVs, Sonos and internet services. HomeSeer - many plug-ins available to support IP/HTTP devices. Indigo - wide range of plug-ins available or users can use Python scripts for bridges/hubs, smart home systems or internet services. SmartThings - user developed SmartApps are available for many IP applications.
Other Home Automation Technologies (IP) This section could equally belong to the above (IP Network) section, but we want to highlight this separately as this is handled differently. Here we are talking about popular home automation systems like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Philips Hue, Osram Lightify, Nest, and many others. All the current Z-Wave controllers can support these technologies, either as integrated support or by using a plug-in. This means that your Z-Wave system works in an integrated manner with other systems.
Adapters and Expansion Modules The Z-Wave controllers are designed to work with Z-Wave devices, so if you want them to directly control devices of another technology, then you'll need an adapter or expansion module that can communicate using the right frequency and protocol. RFXtrx433E - The can plug into the USB port of VERA and HomeSeer, Zipabox's Battery Back-up Module, or a Mac running Indigo and allows you to control LightwaveRF as well as a huge range of 433MHz devices from the likes of HomeEasy, Oregon Scientific, Owl. The Fibaro controllers can also use RFX, but it is a more convoluted process using a RaspBerry PI board and Domoticz, so not a quick solution. More information is available in our guides:. Indigo - because Indigo runs on a Mac, any device that can connect to the Mac can interface with Indigo. Plugins exist for the RFXtrx433E, various alarm panels, I/O devices, etc.
Having Indigo on a general-purpose computer removes some restrictions placed on dedicated hardware. Native Support As well as supporting Z-Wave/Z-Wave Plus, some controllers also have native support for other technologies:. VERA Plus and VERA Secure - have native support for Wi-Fi, ZigBee (Home Automation Profile) and BlueTooth products. Homey - has native support for 7 different wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Infrared and 433MHz (including LightwaveRF), allowing direct control of other devices without Expansion Modules. SmartThings - has support for ZigBee (Home Automation Profile) and BlueTooth (support due in 2018). Choosing a controller that supports these additional technologies ensures you have a future-proof system that enables you to select from various technology offerings.
External Control External control enables you to use external systems or services to control the Z-Wave controller and network. This allows you to have far greater integration with other systems, or use other things as inputs to the system (such as external weather services etc). Most of the Z-Wave controllers support control from external sources via HTTP or UDP commands. The controllers have different API implementations, many use a RESTful style interface, others use a proprietary API - but the end result is the same - control of the controller and the Z-Wave network via HTTP or UDP commands. Home Automation for Security Many people plan to use their home automation system as a security/alarm system.
This is a good idea as you will be able to utilise devices such as motion sensors for both aspects of your system. However, it is worth thinking about a couple of points which are specific to security. The main area is what happens in the event of a power cut, or internet disruption. For general home automation if the power is out then you won't be expecting your lights or power to be automatically controlled.
But for a security system, this is an important aspect - the system would not be able to raise an alarm or send notifications. For this reason it is worth looking at controllers that have battery back-up and alternative communication. The VERA Secure has integrated battery back-up and 3G Cellular communication, ZipaBox has a battery module and a security module to cover these issues.
Support For most technical questions Vesternet's support staff will be able to provide you with guides, suggestions and solutions. Only if the actual controller has an issue or fault will we advise you to contact the controller vendor.
This means that we can quickly resolve your question and get you moving ahead with your Z-Wave home automation. We also have a huge number of guides, application notes and FAQs available for the controllers we sell:. Help Guide, Tutorials and Tips. Conclusion As I said at the beginning of this guide, it is subjective. What I prefer in a controller, you may hate. So we've tried to keep this guide as factual and as balanced as possible.
It's not designed to select the controller for you, but to highlight all the things to consider when choosing a controller. I hope we've helped clarify the controller mystery, if you have any comments, please email us.
VERA Edge is a fully featured Z-Wave compatible Internet gateway that enables you to keep connected to your home and business, no matter where you are. With its fast processor, large memory for downloading apps and high-speed Wi-Fi, VERA Edge is one of the fastest, most affordable gateways on the market, more powerful than ever. Heavy users with multiple device types and plugins will find VERA Edge is up to the challenge. You can add hundreds of devices to your Vera network and even add multiple Veras to your home or small business.
You have unlimited options for scenes, rooms, timers, events and notifications. Read more about using Vera for security, energy saving, home theatre and remote home management.
Affordable home automation control VERA Edge can control all Z-Wave devices on a network, including, and. Convenient User Interface Its easy-to-follow setup process will have you up and running in no time. Remote Access Access your Z-Wave network from anywhere in the world using your PC, smartphone and tablet. Z-Wave Compatibility Create your network by selecting devices from more than 1000 Z-Wave certified devices. Expandable Applications Enhance your system by downloading from a wide variety of VERA Edge applications.
Energy Monitoring Brings simple energy monitoring to every home, enabling you to save money right from the start. Geo-Fencing Sense who is arriving or leaving based on cell phone location and trigger action from devices. Don't worry about the ones your care about The VERA Edge can help you keep your home and family safe and secure by:. Letting you know when people arrive home by sending you a text or email. Monitoring your house when you are on holiday. Sending live video of the house directly to your PC, smartphone or tablet. Help you stay connected with elderly relatives who are living independently Manage your business Of course, you can also easily manage your business with this device.
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It will allow you to:. Track when employees enter and leave. Know that your business has been locked and is secure. Set your alarm, lock the doors, turn off the light and turn off the thermostat with just one button.
Additional features Even though the user interface is simple enough for anybody to use, VERA Edge offers features and customisations normally only seen in high-end systems. Additional features allow you to stream live plug and play IP cameras so that you can watch your home through your Smartphone or even store footage remotely (for a monthly fee). You can also create applications to offer all VERA Edge users. Limitless Expandability Vera integrates Z-Wave with alarm panels, IP cameras, control audio/video, Insteon, X-10, serial devices and more. Video Monitoring Stream live video from plug and play IP cameras even on your smartphone; store video footage. on our secure servers that you can access from anywhere.monthly fee required.
Bridge Multiple Vera Devices Over IP Enhance the range by bridging 2 or more Vera devices over IP then operate as one controller. Open APIs VERA Edge's home control engine, created by MiOS, has an open architecture allowing you or your developers to create new Apps to offer to all VERA Edge users. Z-Wave Plus The Z-Wave Vera Edge is Z-Wave Gen5 and supports Z-Wave Plus.
Z-Wave Plus (5th Generation Z-Wave) offers a lot of new features including increased range, extended battery life and Over The Air upgrading (OTA). Take a look at our ' guide for more information. More Information Technical Details Technical Details Feature VERA Plus VERA Edge VERA Lite Discontinued VERA3 Discontinued Technologies Supported Z-Wave (868.4MHz) Z-Wave Plus (868.4MHz) -ZigBee -Bluetooth -Wi-Fi Connectivity -Max.
Number of Devices 220 220 75 200 General GUI / User Interface UI7 UI7 UI5 UI5 CPU (MIPS) 800MHz 600MHz 500MHz 500MHz Memory (Flash) 128MB 128MB 32MB 32MB Memory (RAM) 256MB 128MB 64MB 128MB Wi-Fi (Access Point) b/g/n/ac b/g/n -Ethernet Gigabit 10/100 10/100 10/100 USB Slots 1 1 1 2 Dimensions (HxWxD) 198 x 128 x 33mm 116 x 80 x 31mm 116 x 95 x 44mm 177 x 130 x 34mm External Power Supply 12V DC (European Plug) 12V DC (European Plug) 12V DC (European Plug) 12V DC (European Plug) Batteries No No 4x AA batteries External.