HomeSeer HomeTroller Pi User Manual

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Quick Start Guide for All Hubs
Start here if you own a HomeTroller Pi, HomeTroller Plus or HomeTroller PRO smart home hub
Overview
The guide includes the basic steps necessary to get started with a HomeTroller hub
Installation & Registration
HomeTroller Pi
Unpack the HomeTroller Pi Hub and AC power supply. Connect an Ethernet cable to the unit and attach that to your router or network switch.
Connect the AC power supply to the unit and plug it in. The unit will power on by itself and HS4 Pi software will launch automatically. You will
know HS4 is running by a green LED on the top of your unit.
You’ll need to access the web interface to register your controller and to set it up. Navigate to find.homeseer.com from another computer on your
network
Enter your HS4 License ID & Password, found on the bottom of your unit.
You will be prompted to change the system password. Keep this password saved as you may need it in the future.
Create your HS4 web user account. Follow the prompts and click FINISH at the end.
Proceed to below.Navigation Overview
HomeTroller Plus
Unpack the HomeTroller and AC power supply. Connect an Ethernet cable to the unit and attach that to your router or network switch.
Connect the AC power supply to the unit and plug it in. The unit will power on by itself and HS4PRO will launch automatically.
You’ll need to access the web interface to register your controller and to set it up. From another device on your net-work, open a browser and
navigate to find.homeseer.com. This will access our System Finder. Under Select System, click the link HomeTrollerPlusG1. Note: If you system
does not appear, please wait 5 minutes and refresh the page. If it still does not appear, please check the Alternate Ways to Access Your System n
ear the end of this guide.
Enter your HS4 License ID & Password, located on the bottom of your unit. Create your HS4 web user account. Follow the prompts and click FINI
SH at the end.
Note: if you’re upgrading from HS3, you will also be prompted for your HS3 software codes
If you purchased HS4 software separately to build your own hub, refer to insteadQuick Start Guide for HS4

HomeSeer HomeTroller Pi Specifications

General

Brand	HomeSeer
Model	HomeTroller Pi
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Overview and Introduction

Hub Installation and Registration

HomeTroller Pi Setup

Steps to unpack, connect, register, and configure the HomeTroller Pi hub.

HomeTroller Plus Setup

Steps to unpack, connect, register, and configure the HomeTroller Plus hub.

Home Troller PRO Setup

Steps to unpack, connect, register, and configure the HomeTroller PRO hub.

HS4 Navigation and Core Features

Navigation Overview

Explains the HS4 web application interface and main navigation bar functions.

Installing Plugins

Guide on how to install software programs to integrate smart devices.

Creating Devices

Explains devices as fundamental building blocks and their features in HS4.

Creating Events

Details how to create events for automating smart devices using triggers and actions.

Remote Access and Mobile Usage

MyHS Remote Access and Integrations

How MyHS enables remote access and cloud service integration for HS4.

Registering a New MyHS Account

Step-by-step guide to creating a new MyHS web user account.

Updating Existing MyHS Account

Instructions for updating an existing MyHS account for HS4 compatibility.

HomeSeer Mobile App

Information on the mobile app for controlling devices, events, and cameras.

Alternative System Access Methods

Alternate Ways to Access Your System

Provides alternative methods to access the system if System Finder fails.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Connection

Instructions for connecting via RDP to HomeTroller units from another PC.

Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor Access

Guide to connecting peripherals directly to the HomeTroller for system access.