VERA
Vera is the ultimate home controller for all your existing Z-Wave devices. It is guaranteed to work with every Z-Wave device. And Vera can do it all for a price that you would normally associate with a high-end home control system. It is simple to set up and any homeowner with even a limited amount of home automation experience can set it up and have the foundation of a robust home control system in minutes. Simply plug Vera in and then from your web browser go to findvera.com, click on the “hosted services” link and type in your username and password. There is no software to install nor codes to enter. Then, from any web browser, where ever you are in the world, you can go to findvera.com and be connected to your home.
Real Time Energy Usage Meter
Vera also tracks how much energy you are using and presents it in easy to read charts detailing room/appliance/time of day and day of week. Vera can reduce your energy bill by 1/3 by making sure your lights, appliances, and heating/cooling systems are on only when needed. Vera also cuts out the “vampire” power that appliances like TVs consume even when they’re turned off.
To get started right now on a simple solution like turning on your lights at home before you leave the office, get Vera and two Z-Wave lighting control modules - one to control the front porch light and one for the living room so you can come home to a safe, well-lit home. Later you can add more modules and maybe a simple DIY Z-Wave enabled home security system and before you know it, you will be on your way to becoming a home automation expert and more importantly, the owner of a very smart home.