Vera Home Automation Controller
I have been using “Vera” since we moved back to LFT in August of 2009. I started with a few lamp modules, an appliance module, thermostat and a door lock. It has turned out to be one of the best home purchases I have ever made.
Vera has a very simple web interface that allows a user to setup various scenes to control devices. Examples include: Turning on a variety of lights at dusk and off at dawn. When the lights come on, lock the door. Check once an hour and relock the door if it is unlocked. At 8am, it raised the thermostat a few degrees and lowered back to normal when our daughter entered her code in the door lock (which also sent us an email telling us she was home).
A great buy but the modules can get a bit pricey. Great for renters or someone who doesn’t want to run wires everywhere. The modules are connected through a “mesh network” based on the Z-Wave wireless technology.
Tags: Home Automation Toys, Vera, Zwave