Can Vera control WIFI devices?
"Yes" is the quick answer and "it depends" is the more accurate answer. Keep in mind that Vera uses up to four wireless communication systems: Z-Wave for most non-camera devices, Wi-Fi for wireless cameras, Zigbee for added versatility, and VeraLink for Nortek's 2GIG Radio Frequency devices.
How do I connect my Vera controller to my WIFI?
Open your Vera UI7 Dashboard.Open the Settings tab on the left menu.Press Net & Wifi.Select "Through a Wi-Fi access point"Press "Scan and connect to a wifi network"Wait for the nearby hotspots to appear on the list.Type in your passphrase and press "Connect"More items...•
Why is my Vera controller offline?
To fix the problem: Make sure that the internet cable is connected to an internet source and/or try a different ethernet patch cord. Also, if your Vera controller is connected to the router via a switch (a network distribution box), try connecting the controller directly to the router. Also, try resetting the router.
How do I find my Vera IP address?
To find its local IP Address you can check your Internet routers' DHCP lease table (this could be called "machines" or "stations" on your Internet routers' user interface) and search for the IP assigned to the VERA Edges' MAC Address – this can be found on a label on the bottom of your VERA Edge Controller.
How do you reset a Vera light?
Hardware reset via Reset buttonVera Lite – UI7. For UI7 you'll need to hold for 5-10 seconds the Reset button to reset the network settings, and over 20 seconds to reset it to factory defaults, this will clear the account from the unit as well.Vera Edge. ... Vera Plus.
How do you use Vera 3?
0:594:36Vera 3 Set Up Instructions - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWait up to two minutes for the power and network lights on your vera console to stop blinking andMoreWait up to two minutes for the power and network lights on your vera console to stop blinking and appear solid. Once the power and network lights are on solid go to your computer.
How do I reset Vera Plus?
VeraPlus is extremely easy to factory reset. With the VeraPlus fully booted and plugged, locate the recessed reset button next to the Select and Sync buttons. Then take and paper clip and press the reset button 6 times within 6 seconds.
What is Vera system?
The Vera system is about choice, budget & flexibility: it can be operated by any web enabled device via the browser (smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop s) and any operating system (Windows®, Apple®, Linux®, B2G, Android®, Tizen®, IOS®, etc). It can also control various different device protocols, such as Z-Wave®, Insteon®, and x10®. It can be customized to support any device with the Lua scripting language, although the built-in user-friendly interface can set up 'scenes' to do almost anything.
What is the difference between Vera and Veralite?
The main difference between Vera and Veralite is that Vera is a complete wifi router, whereas Veralite is an add-on device if you already have a wifi router. You can think of Veralite as a subset of Vera, but they both use the same operating system and they both work the same way.
Where to find IP address on Veralite router?
Every router admin panel you see after logging in is different for every brand of router, but you should be able to find a menu item that says something like 'list of attached devices' - this will be where you can find the ip address of your Veralite unit (if you have the Vera unit, it IS the wifi router, so no need to find an additional address).
Can you monitor your home with Vera?
With Vera or Veralite, you can easily monitor and control your home whether you are on the premises or away, and look after the boat down at the dock, that summer cottage at the lake, or that ski chalet in the mountains. You can have the system send email alerts, based on events that you structure yourself with very easy to use wizards.
What is Vera system?
The Vera system is about choice, budget & flexibility: it can be operated by any web enabled device via the browser (smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop s) and any operating system (Windows®, Apple®, Linux®, B2G, Android®, Tizen®, IOS®, etc). It can also control various different device protocols, such as Z-Wave®, Insteon®, and x10®. It can be customized to support any device with the Lua scripting language, although the built-in user-friendly interface can set up 'scenes' to do almost anything.
What is VeraLite controller?
Vera and VeraLite are powerful home automation controllers that run as a web server on your local lan and/or wifi network. They can be used simply as local controllers, but they can also be accessed remotely from any location via browser using a secure encrypted system .
Can you monitor your home?
You can easily monitor and control your home whether you are on the premises or away, and look after the boat down at the dock, that summer cottage at the lake, or that ski chalet in the mountains. You can have the system send email alerts, based on events that you structure yourself with very easy to use wizards.
Do you need a dedicated USB transceiver for Raspberry Pi?
Unlike many PC based systems, you do not need a dedicated 'always on' computer or laptop, but you can use our USB transceiver with other systems like Raspberry Pi, Homeseer, Indigo (Mac) or Event Ghost, if you prefer.
Answer
In the rare event that you can’t access your VERA controller running UI7 there are a few steps that can be completed in order to identify what the problem may be.
About the Author
David Bell is the founder of Vesternet. As a contributing author on popular smart home topics including Z-Wave & Zigbee, he’s been cited in a multitude of popular websites, forums & articles over the past 10 years and continues to publish regularly on Vesternet.
