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Vera Control VeraSecure - User Manual

Vera Control VeraSecure
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VeraSecure
Advanced Smart Home Security Controller
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Summary

Whats In The Box

Controller Features

Lists the hardware features of the VeraSecure controller, including audio, siren, and battery backup.

LED Names

Identifies and explains the function of each LED indicator on the VeraSecure controller.

Installation

Overview

Device Types

Security Devices

Details security devices that monitor your home, reporting breaches when the system is armed.

Safety Devices

Convenience & Lifestyle Devices

Vera App

Key Features of Vera App

Modes

Describes the powerful Modes feature allowing control of all devices simultaneously based on Home, Away, Night, or Vacation settings.

Cards

Explains the Current Status Card for a quick overview of the Vera system's overall status.

Users

Details the ability to manage multiple users with distinct usernames, passwords, permissions, and notifications.

Notifications

Outlines how the Vera system provides alerts via text or email for various system events.

Scenes

Geofencing

Explains how to use cell phone location to automatically control the system upon arrival or departure from home.

Range Extenders

Help Options

Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusion;Exclusion with Vera Custom Device Wizard

Inclusion;Exclusion with Generic Device Wizard

VeraSecure Buttons

Z-Wave Include;Exclude Mode

Provides manual instructions for initiating Z-Wave Include and Exclude modes using specific controller buttons.

Controller Reset

Explains how to perform Network Defaults Reset and Factory Reset using the controller's Reset button.

Advanced Z-Wave Functions

Reset Z-Wave Network

Clears user configuration and assigns a new Z-Wave HouseID to reset the Z-Wave network.

Copy Z-Wave Network from Primary Controller

Allows copying Z-Wave network information from a Primary Z-Wave Controller for replication purposes.

Controller Shift

Transfers the primary controller role to another Z-Wave controller, making Vera a secondary controller.

Reset the Z-Wave Chip

Re-initializes the Z-Wave chip for troubleshooting or configuration reset.

Advanced Z-Wave Functions: Network Operations

Get Network Update from SUC;SIS

Updates the slave controller network from the primary controller when Vera is acting as a secondary controller.

Backup Z-Wave Network

Enables backing up the Z-Wave network and configuration settings for restoration on another gateway.

Reload Engine

Reloads the Lua engine, which is part of the controller's operational software.

Update Neighbor Nodes

Forces the controller to perform a node neighbor update over Z-Wave for all network nodes.

Advanced Z-Wave Functions: Command Classes and Communication

Basic Command Class Handling

Explains Vera's control of the basic command class, which is not mapped to other Z-Wave command classes.

Support for Association Command Class

Details VeraSecure's support for the Lifeline association command class, including group ID and node count.

Support for Sending Z-Wave Commands

Explains how to send Z-Wave commands using the Vera API via HTTP requests with specified command classes.

Support for Multiple Manufacturers in The Same Network

Covers inclusion and operation in networks with devices from multiple manufacturers, where non-battery nodes act as repeaters.

Vera Control VeraSecure Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power SupplyAC Power Adapter
Backup BatteryYes
Cellular BackupNo
Remote AccessYes, via Vera mobile app
Voice ControlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
ProtocolsZ-Wave, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Z-Wave
CompatibilityZ-Wave devices
Z-Wave Frequency908.42 MHz
SirenYes
Security FeaturesMotion detection, door/window sensors
Product TypeSmart Home Security Hub