Vera VEP-102117576 User manual

Quick Start Guide For
Vera Advanced Home Security Solution

Congratulations on Your Purchase
of the Vera Advanced Home
Security Solution
You’ve taken the first step to begin enjoying the ease, convenience
and peace-of-mind of advanced home control and home automation!
The Advanced Home Security Solution includes a carefully selected set
of components to help make your home more secure, and also
help automate some of your daily routines.
Welcome to the World of Easy Home Control & Automation
In just a few minutes you’ll be able to control lights, keep tabs on
your home and more, all from your smartphone, tablet or laptop!
Your Vera Advanced Home Security Solution provides all the
features of an advanced security system, while also enabling your
home to become a Smart Home with home control and
automation. From turning lights off and on to locking the door at
night, your Vera Advanced Home Security Solution can handle
these chores according to the schedule you create, or just by
tapping a single button on your smartphone or tablet.
We’ve created this booklet to make your set up quick and easy.
Should you have any questions, each device has its own
instructions, or you can refer to our online support at
http://getvera.com/support, or call us!

Home Control System Overview: What Is All This Stuff?
We’ve put together best-of-class devices from a variety of manufacturers to provide you with the
best possible home control experience. Inside this box are the components of your Vera System.
Each component is described separately on the next page, and each also comes with its own
instructions. That’s where this Quick Start Guide comes in—it’s our mission to “pull it all together”
for you!
How All These Components Work Together
• AttheheartofyourVeraSystemistheController,anultra-reliablespecialpurposecomputer 
that’s on all the time (at very low power), standing by to receive signals from the other Devices.
The wireless communications, called “Z-Wave,” allow the Controller to send signals to the
Devices, such as to dim lights or open a door lock.
• TheControllerisitselfcontrolledbyyou—usingawebbrowseronyourPCoramobileappon
your smartphone, or through automated routines or “Scenes” that you create (such as to
adjust the thermostat so energy is only used when someone is home.)
• The Controller is also connected to the Internet, so you can securely operate Devices remotely.
Using the Internet the Controller also sends you text and email messages about what’s going
on in your home.

Introduction to Vera Advanced
Home Security Solution Installation
Your new Vera Home Control & Automation system sets up easily
and modularly. The system consists of a Controller—the brains of
the system—and a variety of Devices that “talk” to the Controller.
Let’s start by first identifying each component in your Vera System.
Your Vera Advanced Home Security Solution Controller:
Your Vera Advanced Home Security Solution System Devices:
VeraLite Controller
Expandable up to 50-Devices (the “nerve center” and central processor for your Vera System).
Pan-Tilt Security Cameras (x2)
The “eyes” of your system, lets you keep tabs on your home when you’re away.
Motion Sensor
Detects when anything moves in your home, useful for detecting intruders, or if children or pets go where
they are not supposed to go; also senses light and temperature.
Door/Window Sensors (x3)
Detects when a door or window is open, for intruder alert and/or energy savings—in fact,
this sensor can be used for any opening you want to monitor such as a medicine cabinet or
liquor cabinet door opening; a drawer opening; etc.

Easy Wireless Installation!
Your new Vera System is easy to install, thanks to wireless technology.
Most of the system—just about everything except the main Control ler—
communicates without hooking up any wires. Plus, a very easy to use and
friendly computer control screen—the Vera Dashboard—makes the
Vera System fun to use!
Smart Door Lock
Remote controllable, code numbers can identify each person who unlocks it, can operate by
a timer schedule too and can trigger other devices, such as to turn lights on when door is unlocked.
Once you’ve identified each component, you’re ready to get started setting up your system!
Dimmer Modules (x2)
Adjusts brightness of incandescent, LED or dimmable fluorescent lights.
About Batteries
The great thing about wireless tech is no wires. Without wires, however, most of the Devices must depend on batteries
for power. Fortunately, the extremely low power used by these Devices means their batteries will last at least a year
or more. Follow the in-box instructions provided with each device for battery installation procedures.
• WithsomeDevicesabatterymayalreadybeprovidedinaseparatewrapper.
• WithsomeDevicesabatterymayalreadybeinstalled,butyoumustfirstremoveataborplasticstripfound
on the outside of the device to activate the battery and enable the Device to work.
• Wheninstallingorreplacingabatterybecarefultomatchpolarity(+and-)tothelabelinginthebatterycompartment.
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Getting Started
Locate your home’s router—in most homes this is a Wi-Fi router that provides both wired (Ethernet)
network connections and wireless access. (In some homes the router may also be the device that
connects to the cable-TV or telephone line, in others this may be a separate box. The router is the
box with all the Internet connections.)
You’ll need a computer for the initial setup, and it must be connected to your home network
(if you can use the computer with the Internet then it is already connected, you don’t need
to do anything else.)
The Controller requires a wired (Ethernet) network connection to your home’s router, so usually
the best place to install the Controller is right next to the router. Ideally the Controller should also
be centrally located in the home.
Step 1 Connecting your VeraLite
This step is really easy. There are two connections on the rear of the Controller, for power
and Internet (you can ignore the third USB connection.)
First install the batteries in the Controller. (These will be needed later, when you
“pair” each Device to the system—the batteries let the Controller work without
AC power so you can bring it within 3 feet of each new Device for pairing.)
Next use the supplied AC adapter cord to connect power.
Next use the supplied network (Ethernet) cable to connect the Controller to
your home’s router (Connection is shown in center. It looks like an oversized
telephone connector.)

Step 2 Create Your Vera System Dashboard
Congratulations, you’re almost finished with all the “wiring” for your Vera System!
Now you’re ready to set up your computer to command your system. Here’s how:
• WaittwominutesafterconnectingyourController.(Lightswillstopblinking.)
• Turnonyourcomputerandopenanybrowser(IE,Firefox,ChromeorSafari).
• Gotohttp://home.getvera.com on your computer’s browser.
• Createanaccount.
• FollowtheonscreeninstructionstoaddyourControllertoyouraccount.
• ClicktheMyDashboardbutton.
• Nextyou’llseeyourDashboardinyourbrowser.
Step 3 Add Devices to Your Vera System
• OpenyourVeraDashboard(loginwithusernameandpasswordandclickMyDashboard).
• ClickAddDevicetolaunchaWizardtoaddeachDevicetoyourVeraSystem.
• DecideonlocationsfortheotherDevicesinyoursystem.
• SelecttheDeviceyou’readdingandfollowtheonscreeninstructions.
Step 4 Controlling Your System
From the Dashboard you can dim lights, view your Cameras, lock the door, and check the status of the
Door/Window Sensors and Motion Sensor. These remote control functions are available when you log
into your account securely from anywhere in the world!

Welcome to the World
of Home Automation
After you finish installation, you can enter the exciting realm of automated home control!
This is where the real power of your system can be enjoyed.
Vera Mobile Apps
As you’ve already seen from visiting your Dashboard, you can
control each Device in your system remotely, using this Dashboard.
You can also control your entire home system from any smartphone
or tablet with mobile apps.
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Get FREE mobile apps for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets at: http://getvera.com/apps
• Youmayalsodiscoverthird-partyappsforyourVerasystem.
Search “Vera” in the iTunes Apps Store or your favorite Android Store to find these!
The MiOS App Marketplace
Your Vera Controller utilizes MiOS, a secure operating system developed for home control. Many
additional apps have been created for MiOS that work with your Vera System. Some are designed
for specific Devices, such as to enable special features on a camera, while others are more general
purpose, such as smartphone interfaces. Most apps are free!
• ExploreandinstallMiOSappsat:http://marketplace.mios.com

Create Home Security and
Home Automation Scenes
With your Vera System, home security is a specialized form of home automation, and your Vera System
includes the marvelous ability to automate many aspects of your home! By triggering one Vera
component to activate when it receives a signal from another component, your Smart-Home will work
automatically! The Vera Dashboard makes setting up your home security and home automation
“Scenes” (rules for how components will trigger each other) easy and fun!
Starting with some basic security functions and then moving to more advanced capabilities, here are
some Scenes that you can create using components that come supplied with your Vera Advanced
Home Security Solution:
Text or Email Alert When Door Or Window is Open or Motion Sensor is Triggered
This basic security function is an “intruder alert,” letting you know anytime movement
is detected in your home or a door or window is open. You can receive the alert via
a text message or email, and respond by looking at the cameras to see what’s going
on, and/or calling police or going home yourself.
Auto Camera Recording & Lights Up When Home Is Entered
In addition to receiving an alert message, as described above, your Cameras can
automatically record whenever a door is opened, motion is detected, or a window
is opened. (Of course you’ll have to set up a camera to see the area by the door to
catch people as they walk through.)
Know Who Is Coming In
Receive a text or email alert whenever someone unlocks the door,
and know who has entered.
How The Internet Expands the Many Possibilities
Your Vera System can also access information from the Internet. For example, your Vera System can
automatically turn lights on or off at sunrise or sunset, using online info about when these occur for each
zip code and date on the calendar. Vera can also access online weather information for your zip code,
enabling control of heating and cooling, or automate sprinklers or other outdoor devices based on
weather conditions. The possibilities for home automation are almost limitless!

Vera System Expansion
Your Vera Advanced Security System is highly expandable—
controlling up to 50 Devices in the system. Here are a few
examples of add-on Devices to expand your Vera Advanced
Home Security System with even more capabilities—
and all with NO MONTHLY FEES!
Smart Thermostat - Replaces your existing thermostat to control heating
and cooling with big added benefits: remote access and automation.
Now you can not only create a schedule as complex as your life to raise
and lower temperature based on time of day, but you can also remotely
control home heating and cooling, as well as automate the process so
that, for example, whenever the door is unlocked the air conditioning
comes on.
Smart Smoke Detector - Receive a text or email alert whenever the
smoke detector is triggered. Smart Carbon Monoxide Detectors are
available too!
Alarm - With a piercing 100dB alarm siren incorporating built-in tamper
resistance your Vera System can scare away would-be intruders and
alert neighbors. (Receive a text message whenever alarm triggers too.)
Alarm can also sound at lower level to signal when door opens,
or when motion is detected.
Additional door/window sensors, motion sensors, or cameras.
You can add additional devices from any of over 800 z-wave devices
available at www.getvera.com or from your local or online retailer.

More Scenes, More Home Automation
As your Vera System expands, the Home Automation
capabilities multiply. Each new Device may interact with
several other components in your system. With the Devices
mentioned previously added to your Vera Advanced
Security System, here are more Home Automation
Scenes you can create:
Lock Door, Lower Thermostat and Dim Lights at Midnight:
Or 2am, or any other time you want, or do it “manually” with a single
touch on your phone. You can also check that windows are shut. Save
time, stop touring your home every night to shut off all the lights, adjust
thermostat and lock door!
Security Alarm Siren:
Sounds when motion is detected and/or door or window opens. A text
or email can be sent too, and Camera recording can be triggered to
capture the event.
Hazardous Condition Alarm:
Sounds when smoke or carbon monoxide or temperature extremes are
detected.
There are many other Home Automation Scene possibilities.
Your Vera Advanced Home Security Solution is a system that can grow and change as your needs
and life routines change. That’s why Vera is The Smarter Home Control System!

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Have Questions?
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you may need a little assistance. Please browse our online support topics and resources to
get familiar with our solutions.
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