Virtualization and os recommendtions for houselinc insteon forum. Download the insteon for hub app from your devices app store and create a new account. Have you emailed their support to see if an update to their gear resolves the problem. Click on a device id in the discovery group folder. Developers guide page v august 16, 2007 20052007 smartlabs technology deleting records from an aldbt110. All very easy to set up, assuming you have the right control software i use homeseer, and the linchpin of the entire setup is the plm. Insteon products are great because they sit on top of rocksolid wireless and powerline communication dualband technology and every. You do not need an insteon hub because you can use vera and their mobile apps to control the insteon and zwave all through that. Cloudbased service the insteon hub stores your homes configuration in the cloud which allows access from any number of smartphones and tablets you may own. First, i started looking at the ubiquitous wink and seeing what devices are available, etc and went into the rabbit hole of home automation protocol, controller and device options.
Vera control veraliteus smart home controller hub, green. As i learned more about home automation, i wanted to build out my network, but found the old version of veralite home controller software ui5 does not support many. The insteon cameras feature pantilt control and night vision. Everything from plugin switches, keypads, wall switches, outlets and even sensors.
It works with automation interfaces to control lights and appliances in your home using x10, insteon, upb, wireless and ir technology. Pair your controller with the vera app and enjoy control of all your devices from wherever life takes you. I did recommend him signing up on here, since cocoontech really is a generic ha site. The service manager is where you setup and configure drivers. With veras smart policy engine, you can automatically enforce permissions that always remain with your data, regardless of where or how its shared, without painful software installs.
The device id will fill the edit boxes shown above. Mi casa verdes mission is to provide home control and home entertainment solutions that are far simpler to setup and use than products currently sold, and which are extremely energyefficient and ecofriendly. I created a cheat sheet text file where i simply copypaste all my unique device setups. Sign up for the latest and greatest news from insteon. After a range of new software updates and tweaks, the wink hub 2 is an. Insteon cameras are based on the fc2401p and fi9804p. We strongly encourage users to list any and all products they tested and installed. Insteon solved for veraedge and ui7 more home control vera. Go to devices, add devices, add insteon or x10 devices. Veralite firmware install took more than an hour stalled and all previous settings disappeared. Computer groups are used for time events, logic events, and direct user control. This is the relationship between insteon responder devices and insteon controller devices. Throughout the previous two years, vera control made further efforts to become.
If a product works but you did not like it, please list it anyway. Insteon link table management holliemisterhouse wiki. Home control software for the pc computer is complicated and requires you to leave your computer on all the time using up to 200 watts of electricity. When the lights are solid, your veralite is now properly connected.
Current code is being developed in vb 2005 windows platform using the sdm utility. Wait for the led indicators for power, ready and network to be lit and not blinking. Please allow up to 2 minutes for this initial startup. If vera had a problem finding or setting up your insteon modem, then. Computer groups allow software control over the insteon device network. Application requires vera smart home controller running ui7 only. Use this page to download the houselinc insteon management software. Veralite g immediately gets you started creating a powerful, efficient, and costeffective smart home system thats easy to use, easy to afford and easy to build on whenever you want. Im using a software package for the mac to control my setup.
The powerlinc modem 24u biggest difference with the older 2414u is that it sends and receives both power line and radio frequency rf insteon signals, so it doubles as both an interface controller and accesspoint. Simply plug veralite g into your wifi setup with the included cable and you start enjoying all these benefits right away. I need to set up a virtual machine environment that i can back up and preserve to run houselinc. The hub v2 internetenabled controller lets you set up insteon lighting. The home control assistant is a software program that runs on any computer that uses the windows xp, vista or win7 operating system. Responder devices listen on the insteon network, when an insteon command is seen, if the responder device contains a link with matching id, it responds to the command according with link information it stored. Even if it were the same model, the insteon camera has a tweak which allows it to be found and connect to the hub. Includes requirements, support documentation and troubleshooting solutions.
Houselinc insteon management software download smarthome. For example the 2414u wont work because its an insteon controller not a modem and uses a different protocol. I must have the pc access software running, and have the unit i want to configure, selected. Accessing the insteon 2245222 hub via web interface. Heres a quick walkthrough of how to get started with insteonx10 in vera. Connect a smartlabs 24u works only with latest ui4 and ui5 firmware powerlinc modem to one. I am able to log in without any app because i would like to also be able to change setup and configurations via the desktop web browser. The vera plus runs identical software as the vera edge known as ui7. I purchased the veralite in hopes of expanding my openremote ability control other things such as zwave or insteon but was that a bad choice. Its the most beneficial open supply house automation software program and has been on the market since 20. So far, insteon has been the most versatile and costeffective option for reliable, retrofitable home control. What are pros and cons of different methods of vera. To use those products, or any insteon products for that matter, with your vera, you need the modem you mentioned.
Petg has the advantage of not crystallizing when heating. Insteon software insteon setup and controller software. I have a friend that is getting into home automation, had asked me a lot of questions, etc. I got my whole insteon setup in vera back up and running in under ten minutes. Here are just a few of the many ways you can use vera on a daily basis. Dear lifehacker, i want to set up some basic home automation tasks but ive never done anything like this before. If you are a new vera user, click the button below. Browse smarthome s wide range of home automation controllers and learn more about their features. Zwave setup veralite this page last changed on apr 07, 2015 by kslate. First, i started looking at the ubiquitous wink and seeing what devices are available, etc and went into the rabbit hole of home automation protocol, controller and. Read more about this video, and leave a comment at.
Most diy setup achieved by builders was designed in nodered because its a selfcontained device and is often put in already in most working methods for the raspberry pi. But each one of the products comes with its fair share of features and benefits. The mcontrol editor is used to setup and configure mcontrol, this is where you can created your zones rooms, configure mremote which is a software remote control, ip cameras, devices, macros scenes and more. Add your first insteon device by tapping its icon from the available device types and following the onscreen instructions. Simply plug it in with a usb cord not included and configure it within vera. We put the convenience, freedom, and peace of mind that a smart home provides, right in the palm of your hand. It may be the only product available to some users. Go to veras dashboard in your browser and click devices, add devices. This video shows me trying to add insteon modules to my vera using its builtin add screen, but the add button does nothing. Vera automatically secures any content stored and shared through the microsoft cloud ecosystem with zero friction to end users. If you are not looking to expand much beyond a zwave smart home setup, then you. Created by the same company, they are pretty impressive in their own right.
In most cases insteon devices run over powerline, and should connect to the insteon modem using the electrical wiring. The powerline modem, through which the computer talks to the whole zoo of insteon devices and without which it just doesnt work. From initial setup to expanding your system, veras there to help every step of the way. Home automation and jetpacks are surprisingly similar in that both of these spaceage technologies have, for decades, been over promised and under delivered. As discussed on the insteon linking and scenes page, each insteon device must maintain a list of all devices that it acts as a controller or responder to. Veralite is a powerful and very flexible home automation controller that runs as a web server on your local lan and wifi network. Insteon offers a wide range of smart home products that dont require complicated and expensive management systems to run. Veralite uses the 5th generation user interface, ui5, with more features than ever. Insteon houselinc can work with insteon hub, heres how. The hub v2 internetenabled controller lets you set up insteon lighting scenes and. Veralites easytofollow setup process will have you up and running in no time. Chose an insteon starter kit a few months ago and struggled with it continually. Mi casa verde vera lite home automation controller.
I can control my zwave light dimmer switch with a few of these other software platforms. Example of a scene with 1 controller and onoff outdoor module as a member. Smarthome forum what do i need to get insteon working. This database survives even when power is removed from the device, but it can be reset by resetting the device to factory settings as described on the.
Veralite runs the same home control engine as vera3 and comes with all the capabilities of user interface 5 ui5. Other software and hardware vendors were able to switch between them without any trouble, so im curious why the vera folks were having an issue. Mi casa verde veralite home controller, small, white and. Without any complicated setup or configuration, your home becomes internet enabled. Before assuming models, you should check directly with insteon as downloading the wrong firmware based on assumption will brick your camera. The setup on the insteon stuff is nice and simple, but honestly, the setup of a device on hai is not that much more complicated. Setting up this camera within the insteon for hub app is the easiest setup that you have ever seen. Veralite is designed for users that already have a wifi router and want to add home control. More differences that the powerlinc modem 24u has with the older insteon powerlinc controller 2414u. Follow the onscreen instructions to scan the setup code and configure insteon hub. Vera edge gives you easy and powerful control over zwave enabled lights. It looks like the veralite is zwave, insteon, and x10 compatible though im not familiar with this device so i dont know if there might be different versions that are not.
Ive done it all on vera except adding insteon to the equation. This list is stored in nonvolatile memory in what we call the link table database. Instructions for using vera and veralite with rollertrol blind and shade motors. Wait for software download and upgradewait for the update. Use this form to enter your user name and password. The insteon hub 2 adds intelligence to your insteon automation installation. Download the insteon app to setup, configure and control devices with insteon hub 2242222 or 2245222. Veralite instalation guide 1veralite instalation guide1. The insteon devices use a mix of proprietary rf signals and powerline signal. Home automation with windows media center mcontrol v3. Indicates insteon setup mode activity and operational states with a dualcolor status led and beeper. Shop online for home automation vera smart controllers. Insteon starter kits insteon controllers insteon responders. This is mostly for lou, however i know there are others out there using insteon.
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