Congratulations!
Welcome to Vera Smarter Home Control. The VeraPlus Advanced Home Controller provides security, convenience and peace of mind.
What's In The Box
VeraPlus Controller
Image of the VeraPlus Controller.
AC Power Adapter
Image of the AC Power Adapter.
Ethernet Cable
Image of the Ethernet Cable.
Controller Features
Compatibility
Add devices like sensors, thermostats, door locks, cameras and dimmers, using any of 4 wireless protocols (Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi).
Faster Processor & More Memory
With twice the memory and a faster processor, VeraPlus can handle more devices with smoother, faster operation.
SuperFast Wi-Fi
Built-in state-of-the-art 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which offers higher bandwidth so you can connect additional Wi-Fi cameras to your home or small business system with no degradation in picture quality.
Security & Automation
Customize your Vera system by adding devices for home safety, security and convenience.
For more information on these controller features go to: www.getvera.com/controllers/veraplus
LED Names
- 1 Power
- 2 Internet
- 3 Wi-Fi
- 4 Z-Wave
- 5 Service
- 6 ZigBee
- 7 Bluetooth
Diagram description: Image showing the top of the VeraPlus controller with labels for Power, Internet, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Service, ZigBee, and Bluetooth LEDs. Also shows buttons for WPS, Select, and Reset.
Installation
- Firmly connect the provided Ethernet Cable from your VeraPlus to your Wi-Fi router (or other Internet source).
- Firmly connect the AC Power Adapter to VeraPlus and plug it into an AC outlet. VeraPlus has no on/off switch. It will power up as soon as you plug in the AC adapter.
- 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.
Diagram description: Image showing the rear panel of the VeraPlus Controller, showing USB, Ethernet, and Power ports.
Overview
There are over seventeen hundred devices that can work with VeraPlus.
VeraPlus 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.
Device Types
SECURITY DEVICES
They are always on and monitoring your home. However, your VeraPlus 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
Diagram description: Visual: ? Vera Controller + ? Wi-Fi Camera with Motion Detection = Automatic light and alarm with recording. Text: Help Scare Away Intruders. Link: 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 VeraPlus 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
Diagram description: Visual: ?️ Vera Controller + Flood Sensor = Text notification. Text: Find Out Instantly When Problems Occur. Clarification: You're notified when a water leak is detected. Link: 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.
Device List:
- Thermostats
- Door Locks
- Light Dimmers & Switches
- Garage Door Openers
- Temperature & Humidity Sensors
- Light Sensors
- Lawn Sprinklers
- Window Curtains
- HVAC Vents
- Room Air Conditioners
Diagram description: Visual: ?️ Vera Controller + Z-Wave Thermostat (72°) = Thermostat (72°). Text: Warm Or Cool Your House While You're Driving Home. Clarification: Always the perfect temperature when you arrive! Link: www.getvera.com/scenes
Vera App
The Vera App controls your entire VeraPlus 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. VeraPlus will continue running 24/7 to monitor your home, regardless of whether you have the app open.
Diagram description: Image of a smartphone displaying the Vera App dashboard with alerts and mode controls (Home, Away, Night, Vacation).
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
Diagram description: Image of a smartphone displaying the Vera App user management screen with different roles (Administrator, Notifications Only, Gardener).
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
Diagram description: Image showing a smartphone interface for setting up geofencing triggers and a map of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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 VeraPlus controller, you will need to add a repeater or 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.
For most devices, you don't need to pay any attention to which protocol (Z-Wave, ZigBee, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) a device uses, as your VeraPlus controller automatically connects wirelessly to any of these. However, repeaters & range extenders are protocol specific. Be sure it matches your device's protocol.
Diagram description: Visual: ? Vera Controller + Repeater = Extended Range. Text: If a device doesn't seem to work in its proper location... Link: https://shop.getvera.com
Help Options
We strive to make VeraPlus 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
URL: 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—We Stand Behind Our Products!
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.
