Leak Gopher HomeTroller Zee S2 Getting Started Guide
Congratulations on your purchase! Your Leak Gopher Home Troller Zee S2 is pre-programmed with your Leak Gopher Valve Controller and Leak Gopher Water Sensor information. All you need to do is plug in your Leak Gopher Home Troller power cube to the side of the Leak Gopher Home Troller Zee S2 and plug the other end into a 110VAC electrical outlet. Connect it to your Internet Router using the enclosed Ethernet cable and you are ready to go. It will take a few minutes for the Leak Gopher Home Troller Zee S2 to start. You will see the light on the front of the device turn green when it is ready.
The Leak Gopher Home Troller Zee S2 is a very powerful, full function Z-Wave Controller and is ready to put you in control of your home. It can do much more than monitor your Leak Gopher Water Sensors and controlling your Leak Gopher Valve Control. You now have the capability of automating many daily functions and monitoring and controlling almost anything in your house.
We have pre-programmed your Leak Gopher Home Troller Zee S2 to monitor the three Leak Gopher Water Sensors included in the kit and if any of them get wet, turn off the Leak Gopher Valve automatically. We have also programmed the Leak Gopher Home Troller Zee S2 to send an email when this happens. In order for it to email you, you need to change the email address we used for testing and put in your email address and any other email addresses you want to be notified if one of the Leak Gopher Water Sensors detects and leak.
Please take a few minutes to read through this guide to familiarize yourself with the steps required to set up your Z-Wave network and your new HomeTroller Zee S2.
STEP #1 - HomeTroller Zee Initial Setup
Hardware Installation
- Unpack the HomeTroller Zee, Ethernet cable and AC power supply.
- Connect the Ethernet cable to your HomeTroller Zee and to a network port on your internet router.
- Connect the AC power adapter to your HomeTroller Zee to begin the boot process. Allow the unit to boot fully (about 45 seconds to 1 minute).
Accessing the Web Interface
Once the unit boots, you'll need to access the web interface to set the system up. The method below should work with any web-enabled device. We recommend using Google Chrome.
- Navigate to http://find.homeseer.com
- Click the "Search" button. Your HomeSeer system should now appear at the bottom.
- Click the IP address hyperlink to access your system's web interface.
Set Your System Password
The system password screen will appear the first time you run your HomeTroller Zee. You MUST set a system password to prevent unauthorized access to your unit. Please do this now by following the prompts on your screen. Choose a secure password that will also be easy for you to remember. Keep this password in a safe place as it is not possible to get the password after you have entered it.
STEP #2 - Setting Up Remote Access
MyHomeSeer Remote ("MyHS") is a FREE cloud service that will allow you to access your HomeTroller Zee from anywhere using a browser-enabled device or our HSTouch mobile app. Follow these instructions to set up MyHS. See step 7 for access via your smartphone.
Activate and Register Your HomeTroller Zee Online
Be sure to activate your HomeTroller Zee and register the unit to receive HomeSeer support. To do this, make sure your unit is connected to the internet and follow these steps:
- From the HomeTroller Zee web interface, use the pull-down menus to navigate to the General Tab of the Setup Area (TOOLS > Setup).
- Click the "Register Online" button in the License section of the Setup screen and enter your license codes. Note: License codes are included on a sticker on the bottom of your HomeTroller Zee.
Update Your HomeTroller Zee and Set the Time Zone
- From the HomeTroller Zee web interface, use the pull-down menus to navigate to the General Tab of the Setup Area (TOOLS > Setup). If an update is available, click the update button near to top of the page and wait for the update to download and install. Your HomeTroller Zee will automatically reboot once the update is installed.
- Access the General Tab of the Setup Area again and scroll to the "Location" area. Find the Time Zone field and change that to time zone where your HomeTroller Zee is installed. Example: US – America/New York
Configuring the Wi-Fi Adapter
The Zee S2 comes with built in WiFi. If you wish to connect your Zee to your home network using WiFi. Follow these instructions to configure the WiFi adapter:
- Access the Network Tab of the Setup section. Locate the Wi-Fi Settings section.
- Enter the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) of your Wi-Fi. (This is case sensitive)
- Choose your encryption type and enter your Wi-Fi password. Keep 'Use DHCP' checked.
- Go to Tools->System->Shutdown System and shut the system down. Unplug the power and Ethernet cables. Now reconnect the power and let the system boot.
- Using any browser-enabled device, access find.homeseer.com. Your WiFi connected HomeTroller Zee should now be accessible!
Register for MyHS
- Navigate to https://myhs.homeseer.com/Register
- Enter account information as shown on right. Check the sticker on the bottom of your HomeTroller Zee S2 to get your License ID and License Password.
- Click the Register Button.
- Check your email and click the verification link. Your MyHS account has now been created and your HomeTroller can be accessed any time at https://myhs.homeseer.com/.
STEP #3 - Installing Drivers (Plug-ins)
Your HomeSeer system was designed to work with many different home automation technologies. Each technology requires a specialized hardware interface and software driver ("plug-in"). Your HomeTroller Zee S2 includes a built-in hardware interface for Z-Wave. Other hardware interfaces must be connected externally. Follow the steps below to enable the appropriate plug-in(s) for the technologies you wish to work with:
- From the HomeTroller web interface, open the Plug-ins menu and select Manage.
- Click the yellow circle ? before Additional Interfaces to open the listing of plug-in categories.
- Click the corresponding yellow circle ? before each category to browse the list of available plug-ins.
- To install a plug-in, simply click the checkbox before it and then click the "Download and Install" button in the section above.
- The installation process may take a few minutes. When done, your plug-in will now display in the "Installed Plug-ins" section at the top of the page.
- You must now Enable the plug-in and configure it with the correct COM port or IP Address setting, depending on the type of hardware interface installed. Refer to the hardware interface manual for details.
STEP #4 - Z-Wave Network Setup
In order to control Z-Wave devices, such as light switches, thermostats, door locks and sensors, they must be included into a Z-Wave "network". Follow the steps below to create your Z-Wave network and to include devices. Note: the steps below assume you've already physically installed Z-Wave devices in your home.
Via Z-Tool+ (requires HS3 version 3.0.0.194 and Z-Wave version 3.0.1.23)
To begin using Z-Tool+, the app must be downloaded from within your App Store. Open either the Play Store, iTunes Store, or Windows Store and search for ‘Z-Tool+'. The search will return the app and then just click Install. Click here for a more comprehensive guide to using Z-Tool+.
- Z-Tool+ will automatically find your system(s). Click Select a System if you have more than one local system.
- Select the Add or Remove action you wish you complete.
- Activate the network button (or button sequence) on your Z-Wave device and observe the inclusion process in the log window. Once removed a confirmation will show in the log.
- Once the Add process is finished a window will pop up to name and change the location attributes of the device.
- Your device can now be controlled via HSTouch or HS3 Web Control.
Via Web Control Page
Adding Z-Wave Devices (wall switches, receptacles, plug-in modules, sensors, door locks, etc)
- From the web interface, use the pull-down menus and navigate to the Z-Wave Controller Management page (PLUG-INS > Z-Wave > Controller Management).
- Locate the "Z-Wave Interfaces" area and expand your Z-Wave Controller section. Open the "Actions:" menu and choose "Add/Include a Node".
- Click the 'Start' button below the Actions menu. Your HomeTroller is now in inclusion mode and is ready to communicate with your device.
- Activate the network button (or button sequence) on your Z-Wave device and observe the inclusion process in the green log window. When done, you'll receive an acknowledgement such as "Finished with Replication process" and a "Close" button will appear above the log window. Your Z-Wave device is now included into your Z-Wave network and can be controlled with your HomeTroller!
Removing (or resetting) Z-Wave Devices
Follow this procedure if you have difficulty adding a device or if you wish to remove a device from your network.
- From the web interface, use the pull-down menus to navigate to the Z-Wave Controller Management page (PLUG-INS > Z-Wave > Controller Management).
- Locate the "Z-Wave Interfaces" area and expand your Z-Wave Controller section. Open the "Actions:" menu and choose "Remove/Exclude a Node".
- Click the 'Start' button below the Actions menu. Your HomeTroller is now in deletion mode and is ready to communicate with your device.
- Activate the network button (or button sequence) on your device and observe the deletion process in the green log window. When done, you'll receive an acknowledgement such as "Finished with Replication process". Your Z-Wave device has been reset and is removed from your Z-Wave network!
STEP #5 - Editing and Controlling Your Z-Wave Devices
Editing Your Z-Wave devices
- From the web interface, click on the Home page or navigate to the Device Management Page (VIEW > Device Management). Click the "Show All" button in the upper right-hand area of the page. A list of all your devices will now be displayed.
- To edit the device, click the corresponding hyperlink in the Name column. Name and location fields appear on the "Configuration" tab. Z-Wave parameters and settings appear on the "Z-Wave" tab.
Controlling Your Z-Wave devices
From the web interface, use the pull-down menus to navigate to the Device Management Page (VIEW > Device Management). Click the "Show All" button in the upper right-hand area of the page. A list of all your devices will now be displayed. Use the buttons, sliders and other controls in the "Control" column to test and control these devices.
STEP #6 - Creating Automation Events
Simply put, an automation event consists of an action (or actions) that are set into motion by one or more triggers. Example: Turning on lights at sunset. Trigger = sunset, Action = turning lights on. With HomeTroller Zee, you can quickly and easily create all the events you need. Here's how to create the sunset event above:
Creating Events
- From the web interface, use the pull down menus to navigate to the Events page (VIEW > Events).
- Change the event group name from "New Group" to "Lighting".
- Now expand the "New Event" section and rename the new event to "Lights on at Sunset".
- In the shaded blue "Trigger" section, choose "The Time Is..." and then select "The Time is Sunset".
- If the shaded green "Actions" section, choose "Control a Device" and then select the device you wish to control and the method of control (on / off) you wish to use. The resulting event will look like this:
STEP #7 - HomeSeer Mobile
After you have successfully created a MyHS account and have the unit on your local network, you can connect to your unit via our mobile application. HomeSeer Mobile is required to access your HS3 system via a mobile device. HomeSeer Mobile is not required to connect via the MyHS website.
Cloud Service Integration
- Amazon Alexa: Please visit https://homeseer.com/amazon-alexa-integration for instructions on integrating your Alexa devices. Step 2 is required in order to utilize Alexa.
- Google Home: Please visit https://homeseer.com/google-home-integration for instructions on integrating your Google devices. Step 2 is required in order to utilize Google Assistant.
- IFTTT: Please visit https://homeseer.com/ifttt-integration for instructions on integrating IFTTT recipes. Step 2 is required in order to utilize IFTTT.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Won't Power On | AC Adapter Unplugged AC Adapter Bad Power Cable Bad |
Plug-In Adapter Contact Homeseer |
| Unit Powers On But Won't Boot | USB Hardware Conflict Software Failure |
Detach USB Device And Reboot Contact Homeseer |
| Z-Wave Devices Cannot Be Included Into Z-Wave Network | Device Was Previously Installed On Another Z-Wave Network Device Failure Z-Stick Failure |
Use "Exclude Device" Procedure To Reset Device, Then Try To Include Replace Device Contact Homeseer |
| Find HomeSeer Cannot Locate Zee | HomeTroller Zee Not Powered On HomeTroller Zee Not Fully Booted HomeTroller Zee Not Connected To LAN |
Power Unit On Wait 2 Minutes For Unit To Boot Connect Unit To Router And Reboot |
| Door Locks Won't Include Or Can't Be Controlled | Inclusion Process Incorrect Or Incomplete | Exclude Devices and Repeat Procedure Outline In "Including Battery Powered Devices" Section |
| Sensors Won't Include Or Can't Be Monitored | Inclusion Process Incorrect Or Incomplete | Exclude Devices and Repeat Procedure Outline In "Including Battery Powered Devices" Section |
| Wi-Fi not Connecting | Incorrect Wi-Fi SSID or Password | Contact HomeSeer |
| All Other Problems | OS cannot boot HS3 cannot boot |
Contact HomeSeer Contact HomeSeer |
| Red Light Won't Go Away | OS cannot boot | Contact HomeSeer |
| Blue Light Won't Go Away | HS3 cannot boot | Contact HomeSeer |
| Green Light Won't Go Away | Everything is booted! | No Solution necessary. |
*Note that Add = Include, Remove = Exclude, and Copy = Replicate
HS3 Recovery Procedure
Use this procedure if your HomeTroller becomes unresponsive or inaccessible.
- With a browser-enabled device, enter the IP address followed by ":911". Example: http://192.168.2.50:911
- Option 1: Use this option if you cannot access your system due to forgetting username, changing settings that cause HS3 to not boot correctly, or enabling a plug-in that may cause HS3 to crash.
- Option 2: Use option 2 if you want to revert back to an update or update to the latest version.
- Update HS Recovery Utility: Use this to check for updates to your Recovery page with added recovery options.
- Return to HS: This will bring you back to find.homeseer.com to find your HS3 system.
HomeTroller Zee System Restore Procedure
Use this procedure only after the 911 features do not fix your problem and you have contacted HomeSeer support. This procedure will wipe your existing data. Make sure to BACKUP your HS3 configuration by going to Tools->Setup.
- Plug in a monitor and keyboard to your Zee.
- Restart your Zee and wait for the prompt that says "For recovery mode, hold Shift".
- Once the restore loads, a screen will load shortly allowing you to select the Zee S2 Factory Image.
- Select the Factory Image and click Install at the top left.
- Once finished click OK and your Zee will reboot.
HomeTroller Zee Reset Network Settings
- Connect a keyboard to the unit and reboot your Zee S2.
- Press R (lower care or upper both work) and then press Enter when the light turns yellow.
- If the light turns blue, your settings were successfully reset.
Icon Legend for HS3
| ICON | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ➕ | Add / Delete |
| ❌ | Copy Event |
| ☰ | Standard Editing / Advanced Editing |
| ⚙️ | Toggle Edit Mode |
| ✔️ | Enabled / Disabled |
| ⚠️ | Error communicating |
| ▶️ | Expand / Collapse Section |
| ? | Marked Devices Shown/Header and Menus Shown |
| ? | Marked Devices Hidden/Header and Menus Not Shown |
| ? | Access Log Settings |
| ? | Poll Devices for Status |
| ↩️ | Reset Layout to Default |
| ▶️ | Run Event |
| ?️ | Devices Ungrouped / Grouped |
| ➕ | Add a Keyword or Pair |
| ⚠️ | Group Conditions are used / not being used |
| ↔️ | Expand Device Management Page / Collapse Device Management Page |
*If you want to know what that button will do, just hover your cursor over the icon and small text will show to provide definition.
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