Home Center Lite

Introduction and Support

This Quick Manual is printed in English only for environmental protection. Other language versions are available for download from the Fibaro website in the Support section.

For support configuring your Home Center Lite, use tutorials and technical presentations available at www.fibaro.com. For professional configuration services, contact a certified Fibaro installer. A list of certified installers can be found at www.fibaro.com.

Note: Installation of some Fibaro System components may involve mains voltage connection, which can be dangerous. If unsure, use a certified installer's services.

Package Contents

• AC/DC Adapter
• Network Cable
• Antenna
• Home Center Lite unit

Installation Guide

1. 1. Connect Antenna

   Start by connecting the antenna, turning the mounting screw clockwise.

2. 2. Connect Ethernet Cable

   Using the included Ethernet cable, connect the Home Center Lite's LAN port to your router to enable internet connectivity.

3. 3. Connect Power Adapter

   Connect the included power adapter to the Home Center Lite and plug it into a main socket.

4. 4. Turn on Home Center Lite

   Press the POWER button briefly. Your Home Center Lite will be ready to operate in a second.

Your Local Network

Connect your Home Center Lite to a router using the included LAN cable and start the controller. The Home Center Lite will then be visible to all devices within your local area network (LAN).

Network Diagram:

• Internet (?) connects to a Modem ([router]), which connects to your Router.
• The Router connects to:
  • Computer (?)
  • Home Center Lite ([home-center-lite])
  • Smartphone (?)
  • Tablet (?)

Remote Access

By default, the Home Center Lite is only visible within your local network. To enable remote access from outside your network, configure a home.fibaro.com account as described further in this manual.

Create Intelligent Home

The Home Center Lite defaults to DHCP client mode. To find its IP address on your local network, download the Fibaro Finder application, available for your operating system, from the following links:

• www.fibaro.com/finder-win (for Windows)
• www.fibaro.com/finder-os (for macOS)

Find Home Center Lite:

To determine the Home Center Lite's IP address, visit www.fibaro.com, download the Fibaro Finder application, and run it. Click REFRESH to see the Home Center Lite's IP within your local network.

Login Panel:

After successful connection, you will access the HC Lite control panel. Choose your language, then enter your username and password. Defaults are: Login: admin, Password: admin.

Create Rooms

When setting up your intelligent home, start by creating rooms in the HCL menu to reflect your home's layout.

• Create Sections

  A section is a group of rooms in your home, potentially representing a whole floor or a few rooms.

  Enter a Section Name and click Add.

• Add a Room

  Name the room and choose the section to which you want to add it.

  Enter a Section Name, select a Section from the dropdown, and click Add.

Change an Icon

Each room can be represented by a unique icon. You can change these icons in the advanced room settings.

Add Devices

After creating rooms, you can begin adding devices.

Click 'Devices' in the main menu screen. Find and click the ADD button to start adding devices (learning mode) from the left-hand menu.

The menu will count down (30 seconds by default) for you to add a new device to the Z-Wave network (inclusion). Ensure the device is within direct range of the Home Center Lite during this process.

Refer to each device's manual for detailed information on Z-Wave network inclusion.

NOTE: Danger of electrocution! If you are not sure how to connect a device to wires, please contact a qualified installer.

Fibaro Product Range

Wall Plug

The FIBARO Wall Plug with power metering is an intelligent, plug & play, extremely compact, remotely controlled outlet adapter. It can be used to control electrical devices (max permissible load 2.5kW) and monitor power consumption conveniently and maintenance-free.

Applications: [projector], ☕, ?, [iron], ?

Door/Window Sensor

A compact sensor for monitoring the status of doors, windows, garage gates, and more. Available in seven color versions to match your interior design. It is best used to control lights and as a component of access control and security systems.

Interaction: 3x clicks

Use Cases: ?, ?, ? (roof window), ? (garage), [gate]

Smoke Sensor

This sensor detects smoke and high temperature, warning of threats with sound and LED illumination. It can be battery-operated or hard-wired (12 or 24 VDC) and integrated with most wired alarm systems. A built-in "black-box" allows the device to report and record smoke and temperature readings. Additional features include automatic wireless software updates and Z-Wave network range detection.

Interaction: 3x clicks

Features: ? (RGB LED), ?️ (temp sensor), [sensitiveness], [black box]

Motion Sensor

A miniature, advanced multi-sensor detecting motion, temperature, light intensity, changes in device position, and earthquakes. Its design, inspired by a cat's eye, provides a wide angle of view and high detection range, making it ultra-sensitive. Features include automatic wireless software updates and Z-Wave network range detection.

Detected: ☀️ (light sensor), ? (motion sensor), ?️ (temp sensor), ↔️ (accelerometer)

Flood Sensor

A universal, Z-Wave compatible water and temperature sensor. It can be powered by battery or VDC (12/24 VDC). The device features a built-in LED indicator and acoustic alarm, dual tamper protection to detect movement or relocation, a Z-Wave network range tester, and automatic updates.

Detected: ? (flood sensor), ? (tilt sensor), ?️ (temp sensor), ? (Telescopic probe)

Power Monitoring

Monitor current energy consumption and power consumption history through the HCL configuration interface. Detailed statistics presented via intuitive charts allow you to control and plan energy consumption costs effectively.

Visualizations:

• [gauge] for current usage
• [pie chart] showing consumption breakdown
• [charts] for detailed statistics
• [TOP 5] devices by energy usage

Recovery Options

The Recovery panel allows retrieving the controller's system or re-installing it in case of problems. You can fix a system breakdown by reverting to the last stable version while retaining configuration settings, or revert to factory settings.

If you cannot connect to the internet, use the 'Repair from file' option to re-install the system without deleting saved settings.

• ? Repair system (automatic to latest version)
• ? Repair from file (from local file)
• ⚙️ Recover system (to latest version, user data will be erased)

LED Indicators on Home Center Lite

• Power (⚡): Glows when the power supply is on.
• LAN (?): Glows when the HCL is connected to the local network.
• Internet (☁️): Glows when the HCL is connected to the internet.
• Z-Wave (⚙️): Blinks when the HCL sends commands to Z-Wave network devices.
• Update available (⬆️): Blinks when a software update is available.