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1. Insert the black Z-Wave dongle into either of the matching ports on the back of Vera.
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The Quick Start Guide that comes in Vera's box explains how to physically connect Vera and get to Vera's setup site in your web browser. If you've already done this (including inserting Vera 1's black Z-Wave dongle) confirming Vera's power light is on solid, and you see the Vera's setup site in your web browser, continue to setup Vera as explained below. If not, [[Quick Start Hardware|click here]].  
  
2. Screw the antenna to the gold 'antenna' port on the back of Vera and leave the antenna pointed up.
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3. Use a standard network cable (included) to connect the network port on the back of Vera marked '''''WAN''''' into either your DSL or cable modem, or into your existing home network. Vera will use this port to connect to the internet. 
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<br>[[Image:Setup1.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Setup UI2]] [[Image:Setup2.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Setup UI2]]
  
4.  Connect the power cord and plug Vera in. '''Wait 2 minutes after plugging Vera in before continuing.'''
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== Setting up Vera  ==
  
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Vera's setup page is shown at left. You only need to use the setup page when you first setup Vera, or if you want to make changes later on. Once Vera is setup, you will see the [[Dashboard]] page instead, but you can always return to the setup page by clicking the "Setup" button.
  
5. After you have waited 2 minutes, look at the power light on the front of Vera. If it is on solid that means Vera was able to connect to the Internet. Proceed to step 6. Otherwise, read the network troubleshooting section before proceeding.
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Technically, the only two steps that are required are 'Rooms' and 'Devices'. You can be up and running in just a couple minutes. However, to get the full benefit of Vera we recommend you go through all 9 steps in order. Note that once you have made changes you will see this red 'Save' button. [[Image:RedButton.JPG|RedButton.JPG]] Your changes are not saved until you click it.  
  
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The 9 steps are:  
  
6.  To setup Vera you will need to use an internet web browser, like Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  It can be a Windows PC, Mac, or Linux.  The web browser must be on the same home network as Vera.  If you previously had a home network setup and connected Vera's WAN port to it in step #3, your computer can be anywhere on that home network.  Otherwise use a network cable to connect your computer to one of Vera's ports marked LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 or LAN4.  Vera also setup a secure wireless home network for you (aka Wi-Fi, or hotspot).  You can connect to Vera using this wireless instead.  To do that, tell your computer to show you the available wireless networks.  Specific instructions for the different types of computers are shown on back.  The name of the network Vera setup for you automatically is shown on the sticker below.  Find the name in the list, select it, and then enter the wireless network password shown on the sticker below.
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'''[[Intro|Intro]]''' This explains the basic things Vera can do for you and shows you what accessories you'll need.  
  
7.  Open your web browser and go to: http://findvera.com.  Click the green "Setup Vera" button as shown below. If you don't see that button, read the network troubleshooting section.
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'''[[Find Vera Service|FindVera.com]]''' This explains the FindVera.com service and lets you pick a username and password for that service.  
  
[[Image:Find Vera com.jpg|thumb|right|caption text| FindVera.com]]
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'''[[Rooms|Rooms]]''' Here you list the rooms in your house.
  
8.  You should now see Vera's setup page in your web browser.  Vera has helpful videos that will guide you through the process of adding devices and creating scenes.  You should be up and running in just a few minutes. If you do not see Vera's setup page, read the troubleshooting section.
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'''[[Users|Users]]''' Add all the people in your home who will be able to use the system and who you want to be notified of events, like a security breach or a sensor being tripped. Also tell Vera how to notify each user, such as with Email or SMS text.  
  
[[Image:Add other z-wave device1.jpg|thumb|left|caption text|Adding a z-wave device - dongle]]
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'''[[Devices|Devices]]''' Here you add the devices you want to control, like Z-Wave lamp modules and IP cameras.
  
Note:  You can connect any other network devices to Vera's LAN1 through LAN4 ports, as well as to Vera's wireless network. These include other computers, security cameras, and so son. Vera will share your internet connection automatically.
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'''[[Scenes|Scenes]]''' You can create scenes, which are really just a set of actions for your devices. For example, the "Go to Work" scene may turn off all the lights and the thermostat. This way you can press just one button, "Go to Work", to control a lot of devices at once. You can also add timers and events to make scenes happen at certain intervals, or in response to events such a motion detector being tripped or the sun going down.  
  
== Setting up Vera ==
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'''[[Location|Location]]''' If you tell Vera where you live, then Vera can set the time and calculate sunrise and sunset for that location. This is needed if you want to add timers and events to your scenes that are based on sun rise, sun set, and so on.
  
Vera's setup page is shown below.  You only need to use the setup page when you first setup Vera, or if you want to make changes later on.
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'''[[Energy]]''' Tell Vera to notify you if you forgot to turn the lights off after you left for work, or if energy usage is higher than it should be. Also, tell Vera how to handle an energy alert from your local government or utility, such as the Flex Alert in California.
[[Image:Intro.jpg|left|thumb|caption text|This explains the basic things]]
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Technically, the only 2 steps that are required are 'Rooms' and 'Devices'. You can be up and running in just a couple minutes.  However, to get the full benefit of Vera we recommend you go through all 8 steps in order. The 8 steps are:
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'''[[Advanced|Advanced]]''' Most people don't need to use this. It has advanced settings, such as manually configuring your network settings.  
  
'''[[Intro|Intro]]''' This explains the basic things Vera can do for you and shows you what accessories you'll need.
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'''Note: Don't forget to click the 'Save' button to save your changes. If you close your web browser without clicking 'Save', your changes will be lost.'''
  
'''[[Find_Vera_Service|FindVera.com]]''' This explains the findvera.com service and let's you pick a username and password for that service.
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Also, once you complete the setup page, then you won't see the setup page when you access Vera. Instead, you will see the [[Dashboard|Dashboard]]. If you want to change your setup later, just click the 'Setup' button on the dashboard to get back to this setup page, jump directly to the setup step you want to change, make your changes, and click 'Save'.  
  
'''[[Rooms|Rooms]]''' Here you list the rooms in your house.
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[[Image:Dashboard1.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Vera Dashboard UI2]]  
  
'''[[Devices|Devices]]''' Here you add the devices you want to control, like Z-Wave lamp modules and IP cameras.
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[[Category:User_Instructions]] [[Category:UI2]]
 
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'''[[Scenes|Scenes]]''' You can create scenes, which are really just a set of actions for your devices.  For example, the "go to work" scene may turn off all the lights and the thermostat.  This way you can press just 1 button, "Go to Work", to control a lot of devices at once.
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'''[[Location|Location]]''' If you tell Vera where you live, then Vera can set the time and figure out when your sun rises and sets.  This is needed if you want to create timers and events.
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'''[[Users|Users]]''' Add all the people in your home who will be able to use the system and who you want to be notified of events, like a security breach or a sensor being tripped.  Also tell Vera how to notify each user, such as with Email or SMS.
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'''[[Automation|Automation]]''' Automation is how you make things happen automatically. Add a timer to make things happens at certain times or at intervals. Add events to make things happen in response to events such as a motion detector being tripped or sunset.
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'''[[Advanced|Advanced]]''' Most people don't need to use this.  It has advanced settings, such as manually configuring your network settings.
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Note: Don't forget to click the 'Save' button to save your changes.  If you close your web browser without clicking 'Save', your changes will be lost.
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Also, once you complete the setup page, then you won't see the setup page anymore when you access Vera.  Instead, you will see the [[Dashboard|Dashboard]].  If you want to change your setup later, just click the 'Setup' button on the dashboard to get back to this setup page, jump directly to the setup step you want to change, make your changes, and click 'Save'.
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Latest revision as of 23:11, 23 December 2011

The Quick Start Guide that comes in Vera's box explains how to physically connect Vera and get to Vera's setup site in your web browser. If you've already done this (including inserting Vera 1's black Z-Wave dongle) confirming Vera's power light is on solid, and you see the Vera's setup site in your web browser, continue to setup Vera as explained below. If not, click here.

-- Needs to be update for newer versions.

Setup UI2
Setup UI2

[edit] Setting up Vera

Vera's setup page is shown at left. You only need to use the setup page when you first setup Vera, or if you want to make changes later on. Once Vera is setup, you will see the Dashboard page instead, but you can always return to the setup page by clicking the "Setup" button.

Technically, the only two steps that are required are 'Rooms' and 'Devices'. You can be up and running in just a couple minutes. However, to get the full benefit of Vera we recommend you go through all 9 steps in order. Note that once you have made changes you will see this red 'Save' button. RedButton.JPG Your changes are not saved until you click it.

The 9 steps are:

Intro This explains the basic things Vera can do for you and shows you what accessories you'll need.

FindVera.com This explains the FindVera.com service and lets you pick a username and password for that service.

Rooms Here you list the rooms in your house.

Users Add all the people in your home who will be able to use the system and who you want to be notified of events, like a security breach or a sensor being tripped. Also tell Vera how to notify each user, such as with Email or SMS text.

Devices Here you add the devices you want to control, like Z-Wave lamp modules and IP cameras.

Scenes You can create scenes, which are really just a set of actions for your devices. For example, the "Go to Work" scene may turn off all the lights and the thermostat. This way you can press just one button, "Go to Work", to control a lot of devices at once. You can also add timers and events to make scenes happen at certain intervals, or in response to events such a motion detector being tripped or the sun going down.

Location If you tell Vera where you live, then Vera can set the time and calculate sunrise and sunset for that location. This is needed if you want to add timers and events to your scenes that are based on sun rise, sun set, and so on.

Energy Tell Vera to notify you if you forgot to turn the lights off after you left for work, or if energy usage is higher than it should be. Also, tell Vera how to handle an energy alert from your local government or utility, such as the Flex Alert in California.

Advanced Most people don't need to use this. It has advanced settings, such as manually configuring your network settings.

Note: Don't forget to click the 'Save' button to save your changes. If you close your web browser without clicking 'Save', your changes will be lost.

Also, once you complete the setup page, then you won't see the setup page when you access Vera. Instead, you will see the Dashboard. If you want to change your setup later, just click the 'Setup' button on the dashboard to get back to this setup page, jump directly to the setup step you want to change, make your changes, and click 'Save'.

Vera Dashboard UI2
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