HomeSeer HS4 Quick Start Guide

Overview

This guide provides a brief overview of essential steps for setting up and using HomeSeer HS4.

Installation & Registration
Navigation Overview
Installing Plugins
Creating Devices
Creating Events
MyHS (Remote Access Service)
HomeSeer Mobile App

Installation & Registration

1. Download and run the installer from the HomeSeer downloads page.

2. Launch HS4 and follow the registration prompts. Enter your HS4 License ID & Password, and create your HS4 web user account. Click FINISH when complete. If upgrading from HS3, you may be prompted for your HS3 software codes.

Navigation Overview

HS4 is a mobile-friendly web application accessible on any browser-equipped device. Key functions are available via the main navigation bar.

Devices: Add, remove, and edit smart home devices. Learn More
Events: Manage smart home automations. Learn More
Cameras: View live camera feeds and recordings. Learn More
Setup: Configure system settings. Learn More
Tools: Access timers, counters, backups, logs, and more. Learn More
Plugins: Manage HS4 integration plugins. Learn More

Installing Plugins

Plugins are software programs that enable HS4 to integrate with smart devices and technologies, such as Philips HUE smart bulbs. Install the relevant plugin for your devices. Learn More About Plugins

1. Open the HS4 web interface, navigate to the Plugins/Add page, select the desired plugin, and click INSTALL.

2. After installation, click the button in the lower-right corner to enable the plugin. Refer to the plugin's documentation for specific setup instructions.

Creating Devices

Devices are the fundamental building blocks of an HS4 system. Adding a smart product creates a corresponding device with controllable attributes (Features) that reflect the product's status. For example, controlling a device on/off in HS4 controls the physical product.

The HS4 interface displays devices in both Grid View and List View. A multisensor device example shows attributes like location ("Outside | Shed"), name ("Multi-sensor"), status ("Green"), current temperature ("77.6 F"), and luminance ("0 Lux"). Features like color control allow setting colors (Red, Green, Blue, Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, White) and device status (On/Off). It also displays sensor data such as "Home Security" status ("No Motion") and "Temperature" ("59.4 F").

Device setup is managed through individual plugins. Refer to specific plugin documentation for detailed procedures. Learn More About Devices

Creating Events

Events automate smart devices by defining rules with Triggers and Actions. Conditions can also be added to triggers. For example, an event can turn on a living room lamp at sunset on Tuesdays.

An event is structured with an "IF" condition (Trigger), optional "AND IF" conditions (Conditions), and a "THEN" action. The example shows a trigger based on time ("The time is sunset. (7:22:43 PM)"), a condition based on the day of the week ("The day of the week is Tuesday"), and an action to "Set Device: First Floor Living Room Floor Lamp to On".

For more details, Learn More About Events

Using MyHS for Remote Access & Integrations

MyHS provides remote access to your HS4 system and integrates with cloud services like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT. MyHS Basic is free, with premium plans available for advanced features. Learn More About MyHS Premium

Registering a New Account

1. Visit myhs.homeseer.com, click Register, and use the same email address and password as your HS4 web user account. Enter your HS4 license ID and password to establish your primary license.

2. You will receive a verification email. Click the link in the email to log in and connect via the MyHS web page. Check your SPAM folder if the email is not received.

Updating an Existing Account

If you have a MyHS account from HS3, you can update it for HS4:

1. Go to myhs.homeseer.com, enter your credentials, and select Manage Account.

2. Click Change Primary System. You will be prompted for your old and new license IDs and passwords. Recover forgotten credentials in the Software Licensing Issues section.

HomeSeer Mobile App

Download and install the HomeSeer Mobile app on your Android or iOS device to control smart devices, launch HS4 events, and access cameras. You can also create custom dashboards for frequently used devices.

The HomeSeer Mobile app interface displays various smart home controls and statuses. Sections include "SECURITY", "LIGHTING", and "SENSORS". Individual devices like "Outside | Garage Door" show their status (e.g., "Closed", "Open"). Lights can be toggled "On" or "Off". Other devices like "Outside | Garage Floods" and "Tampering Cov..." are also visible with their respective statuses. The app allows for quick access to device control and system monitoring.

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