Home Automation using a Vera and ZWave

Name: Home Automation using a Vera and ZWave
Rating: 4.1 (36 reviews)

Learn how to make your house Smart! Then teach it to do the stuff that you shouldn't have to.

Created byDevin Berci

Last updated 7/2014

English

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will know how to make your house smart
You will learn which devices are best for you
You will learn how to setup many types of devices
You will learn how to use devices automatically
You will learn how to get devices to talk to each other

Course content

8 sections • 55 lectures • 5h 44m total length

1.1 - Introduction3:59

2.1 - Introduction0:57
2.2 - What is Z-Wave7:27
Explore the Z-Wave protocol, a two-way wireless mesh network with low power, up to 232 nodes, and 100-foot range, supported by Vera controllers and a growing ecosystem.
2.3 - Hardware used (and why)10:23
2.4 - Home Construction Considerations5:19
Plan home construction with automation in mind by wiring electrical and structural systems, running neutral wires to switches and plugs, pre-wiring power for blinds, and central cat 6 networking.

3.1 - Introduction0:54
Get the basic setup steps for your system, including account updates, localizations and notification settings, and adding users, plus an overview of simple and advanced interfaces.
3.2 - Vera 3 Overview2:15
3.3 - Vera Lite Overview2:56
3.4 - First Time Setup8:01
3.5 - Setting up Localizations2:39
3.6 - Setting up Notifications2:42
3.7 - Adding Additional Users2:09
3.8 - Overview of the Simple Interface6:49
3.9 - Overview of the Advanced Interface15:34
Navigate the Vera advanced interface overview, explore the dashboard and tabs (devices, automation, apps, account, energy), pin key Z-Wave devices, and manage scenes, triggers, and schedules.

4.1 - Introduction1:40
4.2 - Vera 3 Inclusion/Exclusion Mode2:36
4.3 - Vera Lite Inclusion/Exclusion Mode5:02
4.4 - Excluding a Device2:50
4.5 - Adding a Light Switch/Dimmer5:38
4.6 - Adding a Plugin On/Off Module4:00
4.7 - Adding a Motion/Combi Sensor9:55
4.8 - Adding a Thermostat5:12
4.9 - IR Distribution Setup16:04
4.10 - IR Distribution Adding a Device - File Overview (Part 1)8:35
Explore adding an infrared device in vera and zwave by editing sml files, capturing codes, and creating a device via the controller’s develop apps; covers file structure and naming conventions.
4.11 - IR Distribution Adding a Device - Service File (Part 2)4:02
Create an action section in the service file for each barcode or button to record, duplicate action sets for more controls, and name actions without spaces. Version control and save.
4.12 - IR Distribution Adding a Device - Implementation File (Part 3)13:47
4.13 - IR Distribution Adding a Device - Device File (Part 4)6:01
Create a per-device Vera device file that links all files, generate a UUID, set a friendly name and manufacturer details, define matching service IDs, reference the service file, and save.
4.14 - IR Distribution Adding a Device - Adding to the Vera (Part 5)10:28
4.15 - Setting up the Somfy Blinds Bridge10:43

6.1 - Introduction2:42
6.2 - Linking Lights Together11:46
Link two kitchen lights with two scenes and triggers so turning on one light turns on the other, and turning off one turns off both.
6.3 - Turn on a light when motion is detected (Direct Control)4:38
6.4 - Turn on a light when motion is detected (Trigger)5:27
Create a scene that turns on multiple lights when a motion sensor is tripped, using a trigger in the automation tab, with a two-minute delay to turn them off.
6.5 - Motion Detection Notification4:32
Learn to configure motion detection notifications on a vera and z-wave system by setting up email or text alerts for armed sensors, including prerequisites, device settings, and testing.
6.6 - Advanced Scheduled Scenes7:12
6.7 - Using Virtual Switches14:30
6.8 - Scene Delays5:53
6.9 - Perform action only between a certain time6:31
6.10 - Trigger actions only when the light level is low5:06
6.11 - Trigger actions only when it gets too hot3:59
6.12 - Notify me when my device's batteries are low1:52
6.13 - Using a Geo-Fence16:36

Requirements

No Prerequisite knowledge required
A home automation controller (Vera) is required if you intend to follow along with the step by step videos
Z-wave devices of your choice

Description

Advancements to Home automation have made it affordable and easy enough that everyone can do it!

In this course you will learn how to make your house smart. When someone thinks of a smart home they usually just think of being able to control it via their mobile device. While you will learn that, this course takes home automation to the next level. This course will show you how to actually make your house smart. Your house will learn how to use inputs such as temperature, movement, weather, scheduling, geo-fencing, and so much more to control Lights, HVAC, Blinds, TVs, almost anything.

This course provides step-by-step instructions from basic setup to advanced examples. It includes theoretical information and step-by-step videos for setting up and using devices. There are also step-by-step videos for using automation, triggers, and program logic to perform actions. Code examples are provided and explained anywhere code is used. No coding experience necessary.

You will learn how to:

Setup a Vera Lite of Vera3
How to add and use devices
How to use Scenes
How to use Triggers
How to use LUUP code
How to use Mobile Applications
How to Troubleshoot issues.

You will also learn how to add and use:

Z-Wave Devices
IR Devices
IP Devices
Light/Dimmer Switches
On/Off Swithces
Motion Sensors
Heat Sensors
Light Sensors
Humidity Sensors
Thermostats
IR Devices (TV, Stereo, Portable Air Conditioner, etc)
Motorized Blinds

Who this course is for:

Someone who is looking to learn how to automate their house themselves
No Prior Experience Necessary
Beginners: You will learn all the basics needed to get started and leverage that to learn more advanced automation and concepts.
Experts: You will learn about features that you didn't know existed and have real world examples of new ways you can automate your house.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 4min

Getting Started4 lectures • 24min

Setting up your Vera9 lectures • 44min

Adding/Setup of Devices15 lectures • 1hr 47min

Creating Scenes3 lectures • 20min

Making your House Smart13 lectures • 1hr 31min

Mobile Applications4 lectures • 21min

Troubleshooting6 lectures • 35min

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