I tried Homeseer many many years ago before Z wave & zigbee devices came into the world. IT seemed a little much but now, I no longer have a choice.
I have used Vera for at least 8-9 years now. It's just getting to the point where I need solid reliability. I've tested Smartthings and Hubitat with failures on both of those platforms.
I feel a little overwhelmed at coming to HomeSeer and I'd like to see if I can get some feedback on what ideas you might have before I get my head completely wrapped around the idea because once I purchase the Homeseer software, I'm in and not looking back. With all that said, I know there are a lot of options and I'll start by listing device types and what I have available to me for hardware.
I have the following types of devices, all are Z-wave unless noted.
GE/Jasco Switches
Honeywell Thermostat (WIFI)
Motion Sensors
Kwikset Deadbolts
Hikvision CCTV NVR on a separate VLAN (IP)
Vista 20P , I can do EVL3 for IP or AD2USB for serial, either solution, I have the hardware.
I have the following hardware/computers available.
1. I run a FreeNAS server and I have 3 jails running for basic things on a LAN. Xeon Processor w/16GB RAM
2. I have a Raspberry Pi 3b+ with a Zwave.me board, I've ran numerous home automations on this setup to test with.
3. I do have a Zstick, i'd just rather not use a Z-Stick, if it's better to use, I'm willing, just not a fan and I'd probably have to buy one that is Zwave+ if I did.
What I'm worried about is hardware / software choices from HomeSeer
I want the touch package, which would mean just getting HSPro, and I always want to have any driver/plugin support that comes with it.
I looked at the Home Troller, probably very capable but, not only do I have a server but I have two other appliances/computers that probably beat it's specs.
I have spent a week or so lurking, I just need input so I can finish narrowing down the best solution for me.
Thanks,
Tony
I have used Vera for at least 8-9 years now. It's just getting to the point where I need solid reliability. I've tested Smartthings and Hubitat with failures on both of those platforms.
I feel a little overwhelmed at coming to HomeSeer and I'd like to see if I can get some feedback on what ideas you might have before I get my head completely wrapped around the idea because once I purchase the Homeseer software, I'm in and not looking back. With all that said, I know there are a lot of options and I'll start by listing device types and what I have available to me for hardware.
I have the following types of devices, all are Z-wave unless noted.
GE/Jasco Switches
Honeywell Thermostat (WIFI)
Motion Sensors
Kwikset Deadbolts
Hikvision CCTV NVR on a separate VLAN (IP)
Vista 20P , I can do EVL3 for IP or AD2USB for serial, either solution, I have the hardware.
I have the following hardware/computers available.
1. I run a FreeNAS server and I have 3 jails running for basic things on a LAN. Xeon Processor w/16GB RAM
2. I have a Raspberry Pi 3b+ with a Zwave.me board, I've ran numerous home automations on this setup to test with.
3. I do have a Zstick, i'd just rather not use a Z-Stick, if it's better to use, I'm willing, just not a fan and I'd probably have to buy one that is Zwave+ if I did.
What I'm worried about is hardware / software choices from HomeSeer
I want the touch package, which would mean just getting HSPro, and I always want to have any driver/plugin support that comes with it.
I looked at the Home Troller, probably very capable but, not only do I have a server but I have two other appliances/computers that probably beat it's specs.
I have spent a week or so lurking, I just need input so I can finish narrowing down the best solution for me.
Thanks,
Tony
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