Vera Control VeraSecure, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...VeraSecure Advanced Smart Home Security Controller ...

Page 2: ...Congratulations Welcome to Vera Smarter Home Control The VeraSecure Advanced Smart Home Security Controller provides security you can count on plus safety and convenience ...

Page 3: ...me from anywhere via the Vera app Battery Backup If AC power goes out this built in Backup Battery will continue to power VeraSecure for up to 8 hours to keep your home protected 3G Cellular If Internet goes out the cellular data backup connection enables VeraSecure to continue sending emergency alerts notifications and also change home modes Antenna External antenna extends the range of 345 US or...

Page 4: ...ller button on the screen Agree to the terms and conditions Then select your Controller If you already have an account please login Click the Add another controller button Then select your Controller Follow the Setup Instructions Firmly connect the AC Power Adapter to VeraSecure and plug it into an AC outlet VeraSecure has no on off switch It will power up as soon as you plug in the AC adapter 1 3...

Page 5: ...ome Controller is the central hub for creating security or smart home scenes Scenes give you the power to simply and easily customize your Vera controller to work with devices exactly the way you want Combine devices such as cameras lighting and sensors to personalize your system s scenes ...

Page 6: ...y and Vacation modes as default settings You may change these defaults in the Settings section of the Vera dashboard app Wi Fi Cameras Indoor Outdoor Door Window Sensors Motion Detectors Glass Break Sensors Outdoor Alarm Help Scare Away Intruders Go to www getvera com scenes for more ideas Vera Controller Wi Fi Camera with Motion Detection Automatic light and alarm sounds with recording Device Typ...

Page 7: ...ecure system is in If a problem arises you need to know about it regardless of whether you re home away asleep or on vacation Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors Flood Sensor Temperature Humidity Sensors Find Out Instantly When Problems Occur Go to www getvera com scenes for more ideas Vera Controller Flood Sensor You re notified when a water leak is detected ...

Page 8: ...oor is closed or the daily adjustments of window coverings Thermostats Door Locks Light Dimmers Switches Garage Door Openers Temperature Humidity Sensors Warm Or Cool Your House While You re Driving Home Go to www getvera com scenes for more ideas Vera Controller Z WaveThermostat Always the perfect temperature when you arrive Light Sensors Lawn Sprinklers Window Curtains HVAC Vents Room Air Condit...

Page 9: ...n t need it use the Vera app instead The free Vera app runs on smartphones iOS and Android tablets or in a browser on any Windows Mac Chromebook or Linux computer You don t have to choose between them use your computer when home and your smartphone when away VeraSecure will continue running 24 7 to monitor your home regardless of whether you have the app open ...

Page 10: ...rmissions and notifications for each user The Current Status Card displays at the top of the Dashboard and offers a quick check of overall Vera system status You don t have to check each window sensor to know that all windows are closed and the alarm system is Armed for example Your Vera system can send you a text or email alert to notify you and other users of just about anything that happens in ...

Page 11: ... is opened Timer scenes use the Controller s built in clock to turn devices such as lights and lawn sprinklers on or off Or use your phone s location to Geofence Use your cell phone location to automatically control your system As you arrive home your garage door will automatically open Or leave the house and lights will turn off doors will lock and your thermostat will set to reduce energy use Ju...

Page 12: ... Be sure it matches your device s protocol We strive to make VeraSecure and the Vera App easy If you experience any difficulty Vera is here to help We provide free customer support with real experts who quickly identify and resolve any issues Warranty We Stand Behind Our Products Vera strives to build the very best products possible Should your Vera Smart Home Controller fail within the first 12 m...

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Page 14: ...Z Wave Overview VeraSecure ...

Page 15: ... system Vera Custom Device Wizards are available for select devices that pass stringent Vera Labs testing for compatibility and quality The Custom Device Wizards make Inclusion Exclusion easiest with specific details for each device A list of these devices is available and updated at http getvera com compatibility For all other Z Wave devices a Generic Device Wizard is used for Inclusion Exclusion...

Page 16: ... before adding with your VeraSecure You may also need to do this if you have problems Inclusion Exclusion the first time Press the Retry button to start the exclusion process Once the device is exclud ed add it by following the inclusion steps Select Devices and click on the Add Device option Click on the sign for the device s category A list of Vera Custom Device Wizards is displayed Select a dev...

Page 17: ...aSecure You may also need to do this if you have problems Inclusion Exclusion the first time Press the Retry button to start the exclusion process Once the device is excluded add it by following the inclusion steps Select Devices and click on the Add Device option Click on the sign for the Other Device s category A list of Vera Custom Device Wizards is displayed If your specific device is not show...

Page 18: ...seconds then release Controller Reset Reset to Network defaults Press the Reset button 3 times in 6 seconds Factory Reset Press the Reset button 6 times in 6 seconds The Controller will reboot Note If this controller is the primary controller for your network resetting it will result in the nodes in your network being orphaned and it will be necessary after the reset to exclude and re include all ...

Page 19: ...3 1 From there you ll be able to access these Advanced Z Wave options Reset Z Wave network Will clear all the user configuration data and assign a new Z Wave HouseID Copy Z Wave network from a primary controller Will allow the unit to copy all Z Wave related information from a Primary Z Wave Controller and is used with Replication Controller shift Tells Vera to transfer the role of primary control...

Page 20: ...our controller into an existing Z Wave network Steps for VeraSecure controller using the web interface Click on Settings Z Wave Settings Advanced Select Copy Z Wave network from a primary controller This will put the controller into learn mode and shift it to a secondary role The controller can now receive data from a primary device in the network and associate with other devices in the Z Wave net...

Page 21: ...s within the network will act as repeaters regardless of the vendor to increase the reliability of the network Support for sending Z Wave Commands Z Wave commands can be sent using the Vera API which will allow you to send HTTP requests with the specified command class to the specified node More details can be found on our wiki page http wiki mios com index php Luup_UPnP_Variables_and_Actions ZWav...

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