VeraEdge Smart Home Controller

Congratulations!

Welcome to Vera Smarter Home Control. The VeraEdge Home Controller provides security, convenience and peace of mind.

What's In The Box

• VeraEdge Controller
• AC Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable

Controller Features

• Device Wizards: Built-in Device Wizards make it easy to add devices like sensors, thermostats, door locks, cameras and dimmers.
• Modes & Scenes: Easily control everything in your Vera system, or create a "scene" using geofencing, so just walking out of your house automatically locks the door.
• Multiple Users: Create a separate user account for each member of your family, or for each employee who comes to your home or small business.
• Alerts & Notifications: Vera system can alert you if smoke is detected, or if an intruder is suspected, or whenever someone unlocks the door.

For more information on these controller features go to: www.getvera.com/controllers/veraedge

LED Names

• 1 Power
• 2 Internet
• 3 Wi-Fi
• 4 Z-Wave
• 5 Service

Ports: Reset, WPS, Sync.

Installation

1. Firmly connect the provided Ethernet Cable from your VeraEdge to your Wi-Fi router (or other Internet source).
2. Firmly connect the AC Power Adapter to VeraEdge and plug it into an AC outlet. VeraEdge has no on/off switch. It will power up as soon as you plug in the AC adapter.
3. To setup your controller, go to http://home.getvera.com
   • If you are a new user, click the "I have a new controller" 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.

Overview

VeraEdge Home 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.

There are over fifteen hundred devices that can work with VeraEdge.

Device Types

SECURITY DEVICES

They are always on and monitoring your home. However, your VeraEdge system will only report a breach if the sensor is in the "Armed" status. Normally, these sensors are "Armed" in Night, Away 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: [Vera Controller] + [Wi-Fi Camera with Motion Detection] = [Automatic light and alarm sounds with recording]. For more ideas, go to www.getvera.com/scenes.

SAFETY DEVICES

Use these for home protection and peace of mind even when away from home. Safety devices are always active and "Armed" regardless of which mode your VeraEdge 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: [Vera Controller] + [Flood Sensor] = [Notification when a water leak is detected]. For more ideas, go to www.getvera.com/scenes.

CONVENIENCE & LIFESTYLE DEVICES

Use these devices to save energy and money. Eliminate the repetitive tasks in your life like turning lights off, adjusting the thermostat, double checking to make sure the garage door is closed or the daily adjustments of window coverings.

• Thermostats
• Door Locks
• Light Dimmers & Switches
• Garage Door Openers
• Temperature & Humidity Sensors
• Light Sensors
• Lawn Sprinklers
• Window Curtains
• HVAC Vents
• Room Air Conditioners

Warm Or Cool Your House While You're Driving Home: [Vera Controller] + [Z-Wave Thermostat] = [Always the perfect temperature when you arrive!]. For more ideas, go to www.getvera.com/scenes.

Vera App

The Vera App controls your entire VeraEdge system, including all the devices working individually or together. Even if a device has its own app, you won'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. VeraEdge will continue running 24/7 to monitor your home, regardless of whether you have the app open.

App Features: Dashboard (Current Status Card), My Modes, My Favorites, My Alerts, My Shortcuts.

Key Features of Vera App

Modes

Modes are a powerful feature that lets you control all your devices at once. There are 4 Modes: Home, Away, Night and Vacation. You can customize how each Mode works.

Cards

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.

Users

Your Vera system can have as many users as you like. Everyone in your family, or everyone who works in your small business can have a different username and password. The Vera app lets you set permissions and notifications for each user.

Notifications

Your Vera system can send you a text or email alert to notify you (and other users) of just about anything that happens in the system, such as when a door or window opens, a motion detector trips, someone unlocks the door, a smoke detector trips, and much more!

For more information on setting up notifications, go to: http://support.getvera.com

Scenes & Geofencing

Scenes

Control any device based on another device. Turn on an outdoor light when a sensor detects motion. Or set an alert, to get a text whenever a door 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.

Geofencing

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. Just be sure to carry your phone!

For more information on Geofencing go to: www.getvera.com/geofencing

Range Extenders & Help Options

Range Extenders

If a device doesn't seem to work in its proper location, but you find that your device works when you bring it closer to your VeraEdge controller, you will need to add a Z-Wave repeater or Wi-Fi range extender. Repeaters or extenders are used to expand the coverage area of your network. They work by receiving your existing signal, amplifying it and then transmitting the boosted signal.

When buying a repeater, pay attention to whether your out-of-range device uses Z-Wave (most security sensors, dimmers, switches, and some thermostats) or Wi-Fi (most cameras and some thermostats.) Be sure the repeater or range extender matches the device's protocol.

[Vera Controller] + [Repeater] = [Extended Range]. For more information on repeaters go to: https://shop.getvera.com

Help Options

We strive to make VeraEdge 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.

• Support website: support.getvera.com
• Phone: +1 (866) 966-2272
• Email: support@getvera.com

Vera Knowledge Base: http://support.getvera.com

• Articles with instructions, downloadable manufacturer sheets and extensive FAQs.
• Videos demonstrating system setup and features.
• Forums where knowledgeable users and experts respond to posts.

Warranty

Vera strives to build the very best products possible. Should your Vera Smart Home Controller fail within the first 12 months from purchase, we will repair or replace your unit, free of charge.