Remote-access Guide

veralite remote access

by Amelia Schneider Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do I connect my Vera to my WiFi hotspot?

If Vera is plugged into your router, select "Through another gateway on my network. Vera is a switch." If you want Vera to connect wirelessly, you will need to scan for wifi and pick up your wifi hotspot from the loaded list. (See: Connect your Vera to your local Wi-Fi hotspot)

How do I upgrade my Vera 3 or veralite firmware version?

Upgrade Vera 3 and VeraLite to the UI7 firmware version You will need the UI7 firmware upgrade URL, which can be provided by Customer Care on request NOTE: Due to software limitations, the UI5 firmware needs to be updated to the latest available firmware manually. What gets copied when the firmware is updated?

Why won't my Vera connect to my Network?

Also, try resetting the router. By default, your Vera automatically configures its network; if you connect it to your router, it will automatically configure in switch mode. Unplug Vera from the power cord

How do I connect my Vera to my computer?

Unplug Vera from the power cord Unplug all the cables from Vera Plug a cable from your computer into Vera's LAN port Wait for it to start and for your computer to get an IP address: With Windows, you can type this in Start > Run to view it: cmd /K ipconfig

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Step 1: Download the config files for the USB transceiver plug-in to your local machine

The RFXCOM transceiver config files can be found on this page at the MIOS code repository. You would normally click on the latest file release towards the bottom of the page.

Step 2: Upload the config files to your Vera or Veralite unit

Use the 'Browse' button on the Vera interface screen (shown in picture above) to upload the RFXCOM transceiver config files to your Vera or Veralite unit. BE SURE TO CHECK THE 'Restart Luup' CHECKBOX WHENEVER YOU DO THIS.

Assign a motor to the system by pressing a button on remote control

Here's where the real magic begins. When an up/down/stop button on the RollerTrol™ hand held remote is pressed, the USB transceiver will receive the radio RF signals and cause the Vera system to automatically 'learn' the RF commands for that channel.

Assign that motor to a room, create events and scenes to suit your needs

From this point, you can assign your blind motor to a room and treat it like any other device in the vera system, creating as many events and scenes as you like.

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).

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.

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.

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 Veramate on iPad?

VeraMate simply loads the configuration you've already setup on your VERA. Just login, and your iPhone or iPad are ready to go.

Can you switch between a VERA?

Easily switch between any number of VERA's.

How to fix Vera controller not connecting to router?

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.

What is a Vera router?

Vera is a gateway.". If Vera is plugged into your router, select "Through another gateway on my network. Vera is a switch.". If you want Vera to connect wirelessly, you will need to scan for wifi and pick up your wifi hotspot from the loaded list. (See: Connect your Vera to your local Wi-Fi hotspot)

How to configure Vera?

By default, your Vera automatically configures its network; if you connect it to your router, it will automatically configure in switch mode. Unplug Vera from the power cord. Unplug all the cables from Vera. Plug a cable from your computer into Vera's LAN port.

Why is my Vera controller blinking?

A: If you can't connect to your Vera controller, make sure that your Internet connection is good and check the network cable. If your unit does not have internet access, the network lights will start blinking as follows:

How long does it take to upgrade Vera?

Click "Start Upgrade". The process may take up to 15 minutes to complete; you will not be able to use your Vera during this time. If you leave the web page open, Vera can tell you when the software upgrade is done.

Can you unplug Vera controller?

Once you start the upgrade process, it is critical that you do not unplug or disconnect your Vera Controller from the power

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