Welcome
Thank you for choosing Home Center Lite.
Technical Support
If you need help configuring your Home Center Lite, please use our guides and technical presentations available at: www.fibaro.com/pl/wsparcie-techniczne.
For professional assistance with Home Center Lite configuration, contact your nearest certified FIBARO installer. A list of certified installers can be found at: www.fibaro.com/pl/gdzie-kupic.
⚠️ WARNING!
The installation of some FIBARO System components may require connecting devices directly to mains voltage, which can be dangerous. If you are unsure about the installation method, use the services of a certified installer.
Package Contents
The package includes:
- Power Adapter
- Ethernet Cable
- Antenna
- Home Center Lite unit
Installation Guide
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Install Antenna
Start by screwing the antenna clockwise.
[Image: Close-up of hand screwing an antenna onto a device port.]
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Connect Ethernet Cable
Use the Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port of the Home Center Lite to your router to connect the unit to the internet.
[Image: Hand connecting an Ethernet cable to the Home Center Lite and a router.]
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Connect Power Adapter
Connect the power adapter to the Home Center Lite, and its mains plug to the electrical socket.
[Image: Hand connecting a power adapter to the Home Center Lite and plugging it into a wall socket.]
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Turn on Home Center Lite
Briefly press the POWER button. After a moment, the Home Center Lite will be ready to operate.
[Image: Finger pressing the POWER button on the Home Center Lite.]
Your Local Network
Once you connect your Home Center Lite to the router using the network cable and turn on the unit, it will be visible to all devices on your local network (LAN).
[Diagram: Illustrating connection between Internet, Modem, Router, Computer, Home Center Lite, Smartphone, and Tablet.]
Remote Access
By default, your unit is only visible within the local network. To enable remote access from outside your local network, configure your account on home.fibaro.com according to the further instructions.
Create Your Smart Home
Home Center Lite is configured by default to operate as a DHCP client. To find its IP address on the local network, download the application. Links to applications for different operating systems are provided below.
[Image: Screenshot of the Fibaro Finder application showing network devices.]
Find Home Center Lite
To find the IP address of your Home Center Lite, visit www.fibaro.com, download, install, and run the Fibaro Finder program. Click the REFRESH button to see your Home Center Lite's address on your local network. Clicking the CONNECT button will redirect you to the login panel.
Login Panel
After a successful connection, you will gain access to the control panel. Select your language version and log in:
- Login: admin
- Password: admin
[Image: Screenshot of the Home Center Lite login screen.]
Create Rooms
Start configuring your Home Center Lite by creating rooms in the HCL menu to reflect your home's layout.
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Create Sections
A section is a group of rooms in your home. A section can be an entire floor or several rooms.
[Image: UI element for creating a new section.]
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Add Rooms
Name the room and then select the section to which it should be assigned.
[Image: UI element for adding a new room and assigning it to a section.]
Change Icons
Each room can be represented by a unique icon. You can change icons in the advanced room settings.
[Image: Grid of various icons representing rooms or devices.]
Add Devices
After creating rooms, you can start adding devices.
Click "Devices" in the main menu. Find and click the "ADD" button to start adding a device (learning mode) from the left side of the menu.
The menu will start a countdown (30 seconds) during which you must add the new device to the Z-Wave network.
The device must be within the direct range of the Home Center Lite during the addition process.
Consult the user manual for each device to learn more about adding devices to the Z-Wave network.
[Image: Screenshot of the Home Center Lite interface showing the device addition process with a countdown.]
⚠️ WARNING!
The installation of some FIBARO System components may require connecting devices directly to mains voltage, which can be dangerous. If you are unsure about the installation method, use the services of a certified installer.
FIBARO Products
Wall Plug
This is an intelligent, compact plug with energy measurement functionality, remotely controlled, ready for immediate use after plugging in. It's a highly functional adapter for any power socket, suitable for conveniently and effortlessly managing electrical devices up to 2.5kW remotely.
[Image: Wall Plug connected to a socket, showing its compact design and LED indicator.]
Can be used with: Projector, Coffee Maker, Television, Iron, Lamp.
Door/Window Sensor
An extremely compact sensor that monitors the open/closed status of doors, windows, garage doors, and gates. It is battery-powered and available in 7 colors to ideally match your home's interior. It combines four useful functionalities: contact sensor, input, temperature, and scene switch. It is excellent for controlling lighting, access control, and security systems.
[Image: Hand holding the Door/Window Sensor, showing its small size. Another image shows the sensor mounted on a door frame.]
Detects: Doors, Windows, Roof Windows, Garage Doors, Driveway Gates.
Smoke Sensor
Instantly detects threats caused by smoke or excessively high temperatures, alarming with sound and LED light. The sensor can be powered by battery or a power adapter (12 or 24 VDC) and works wirelessly and wired with any alarm system. The device features a built-in black box that reports and records smoke density and room temperature measurements. Additionally, the device offers automatic, wireless firmware updates and Z-Wave network range measurement.
[Image: Hand pressing the Smoke Sensor. Another image shows the sensor's perforated surface.]
Features: RGB LED, Temperature Sensor, High Sensitivity, Black Box.
Motion Sensor
A very small, advanced multisensor that detects motion, measures temperature, and light intensity, and detects changes in its position and even tremors. Designed like a cat's eye, it features a wide field of view, long range, and exceptional sensitivity. It is battery-powered, completely wireless, and mobile. It includes a built-in range tester and a maintenance-free software update function.
[Image: Various views of the Motion Sensor, including its internal components and mounting bracket.]
Detects: Light, Motion, Temperature, Acceleration.
Flood Sensor
A sensor for floods and temperature. It can be powered by battery or a power adapter (12 or 24 VDC). It features a built-in LED, audible alarm, and double anti-sabotage protection that detects any movement or displacement of the device. It includes a built-in Z-Wave network range tester and an automatic firmware update option.
[Image: Flood Sensor unit. Another image shows its internal battery compartment.]
Detects: Water leaks, Tilt, Temperature. Features: Telescopic legs.
Energy Consumption Measurement
Monitor your current energy consumption and its history using the configuration panel of the Home Center Lite. Detailed statistics are presented in intuitive and clear graphs, giving you the ability to control and effectively manage your electricity costs.
[Diagrams: Showing current energy usage, comparison charts, historical data, and a "Top 5" list of energy consumers.]
System Recovery
Recovery is a specialized panel responsible for restoring the system in case of problems. In case of system failure, you can perform repairs by restoring its last stable version without deleting configuration settings, or by reverting to factory settings. If there is no internet access, select the "Repair from file" option. All previously saved devices and the previous version of the operating system will be restored.
[Image: Screenshot of the Recovery panel showing options like 'System Status', 'Repair', 'Restore from file', 'Restore'.]
LED Indicators
The indicator LEDs located on the front of the Home Center Lite casing allow you to monitor its operation. When a diode is lit, it indicates that:
- ?Power: The device is turned on.
- ?Lan Network: The unit is connected to the local network (LAN).
- ?Internet: The unit has internet access.
- ?Z-Wave: Blinks when Z-Wave network information is being sent or received.
- ⬆️Update: Blinks when a new software update is available for download.
