Device Control and Timing

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#1

Hi All,

I’m new to the board and considering purchasing a Vera. What I need it to do mainly is turn on devices at certain times of the day which sounds simple but I just wanted to double check to make sure. Can someone verify please that Vera can (via z-wave enabled devices):

  • Turn on (or down) a thermostat at 2pm

  • Turn it off (or up) at 2:30pm

  • Turn a different thermostat on (or down) at 2:35pm

  • Turn it off (or up) at 2:55pm

Same as above for various other devices, just on/off at certain times of the day.

I’m assuming it can easily handle something like this from what I’ve been reading on here but just wanted to double-check.

Thanks for your help,

Mark

#2

I have 4 Trane stats and do exactly what you want to do. Also can see current temp and control them remotely :slight_smile:

#3

Awesome! That’s all I needed to know. Bye-bye electric company “one hour demand charge” :slight_smile:

This thing will pay for itself in about 2 months!

Can’t wait to get my system!

Thanks much for your help,

Mark

#4

What no mood lighting? :slight_smile:

I am sure you’ll be adding other fun things to Vera in no time. Thermostats are a big draw and usually get the wife’s permission for this purchase, but having total control of as much as possible is what man dreams are made of.

#5

[quote=“shady, post:4, topic:166344”]What no mood lighting? :slight_smile:

I am sure you’ll be adding other fun things to Vera in no time. Thermostats are a big draw and usually get the wife’s permission for this purchase, but having total control of as much as possible is what man dreams are made of.[/quote]

Ahhah! Busted!

:slight_smile:

I totally have the other half’s permission on this one, there is a company selling a “black box” locally that does the same thing for $4k and doesn’t do any of the other stuff like cams etc. I already have systems for IP cams, alarm system etc. so if Vera is as good as it looks; I’ll switch everything over to it. I already ordered 5 light and appliance modules and 2 Trane thermostats to do some testing. I’m a total geek so I can see me having everything wired in to the system in a few weeks if it’s reliable.

I love the control!

M/

#6

MarkC,

Good luck with the new setup! I am totally addicted to my setup and wish I had the funds right now to switch everything completely over. To have the power of full control of your home in the palm of your hands and even remotely is a dream come true! I am also a total geek and the more technology in my life the better!

  • Garrett