In order to upgrade to new linux firmware current firmware version on your Vera Edge should be 1.7.4452 or newer.
Ensure you have latest firmware on your Vera Edge
Login to your Vera Edge using the portal page or by its local IP, if you know it
Go to Setup > Firmware
Wait while controller checks if there is a newer firmware version available
If there is newer version of software available, click Upgrade button to start the upgrade process
On next page you can optionally click Save Backup button to save a copy of the controller configuration to your local PC’s hard drive in case there is a problem during upgrade.
Next, click Start Upgrade button to upgrade firmware
Upgrade to new linux firmware
Login to your Vera Edge using the portal page https://home.getvera.com/ or by its local IP, if you know it
Go to Setup > Firmware
Wait while controller checks if there is a newer firmware version available
On next page you can optionally:
a. Click Save Backup button to save a copy of the controller configuration to your local PC’s hard drive in case there is a problem during upgrade.
b. (Recommended) Insert a flash drive to controllers USB port to make full controller’s backup (Flash drive should have partition formatted to vFAT or FAT32 and have at least 128Mb free space).
This flash drive may be used later in case of downgrading to original firmware to simply restore original controller state.
Note: Applicable for firmware version 1.0.8 or newer.
If there are any problems with new Vera Edge firmware you may collect and send us diagnostic information that will help to find the cause of the problem and fix problem much faster.
To get diagnostic information:
Insert a flash drive to controllers USB port (Flash drive should have partition formatted to vFAT or FAT32 and have some free space, diagnostic information usually will be around few Mb size).
Short press reset button.
Wait until Power led stops blinking
Eject flash drive
You should have archive with name diagnostics-<DATE_TIME>.bin , where DATE_TIME is date and time when diagnostic information was collected. Please attach this archive to your support request.
Downgrade to original firmware
If controller can not complete upgrade to new linux firmware ( Service led is slowly blinking for a long time) it is possible to downgrade to original firmware:
If you have created full backup to USB flash stick, insert it to USB port of controller.
Press and hold the reset button for over 10 seconds
@Ioana, am I to understand that once the Linux firmware has been installed that we lose local network connectivity – including access through GetVera (as shown), which shows “Offline” – and can only access the updated controller via Vera Mobile app?
Good to know, even after-the-fact, cuz I was initially very scared by the Edge disappearing from my browser and being reported as “Disconnected” (why??) on the Login page.
Made me worry that I may have bricked the unit during the upgrade, lol.
I further suppose that great care must be taken when moving a Linux’d Edge to another network, that you either (a) make sure its WiFi is preconfigured for the new destination, or (b) you’re able to connect it via wired Ethernet, (c) pray that it registers itself with GetVera; and/or (d) somehow figure out its local IP!!
Barring any of those things, without direct Web access, such a move could become a real exercise in frustration!
Indeed. This design progressions and testing strategy made me wonder whether I had become too old and I failed to understand what ezlo is trying to get us to test or if they are heading into a hard brick wall building the whole thing upside down. The future will tell but for now I really have no idea where this is going. I really hope it is the former and that this whole thing will workout but in the meantime, the lack of migration path makes the ROI beyond questionable for me. Still waiting for the fully localize, mobile app free/cloud free control so I have something to test. In the meantime, my atom is nothing more than USB night light.
If we want to switch back to the Vera FW, how do we do this? I tried putting my backup file and the 7.31 FW on a USB stick, factory reset my Edge and 10 mins later it came back up with the Linux FW still installed.
I upgraded to the “new Linux Firmware” on my VeraEdge using the instructions on this page. The upgrade completed successfully it seems since the Power, Z-Wave, and Services lights are on (note the Internet light is not on). I understand I can’t connect via my browser, but rather only on the mobile app (IOS). I can ping the Vera units IP address. It appears that I do indeed logon to the VeraEdge with my iPhone; however, it shows no devices, no scenes, no nothing. Is there something I still need to do to get my configuration back? (I made a backup, but the moblie app has no “restore” option.)
There is no migration path between old and new firmware (yet). You can’t restore a backup from the old to the new. Upgrading to new firmware means starting from scratch.
Hi @Ioana
I’m interested to test NEw EZLO FW Linux on Vera Edge.
I’ve downloaded the last version on my old “Homelive” wich is similar to Vera Edge but I can’t see this controlller in my Vera Mobile account to initialise it
That is too bad - I have been using Vera products for many years and I cant seem to get an understanding of where this is all going!
I guess I will have to just hope that they dont completely abandon the current product line.
We will assist you with the upgrade process to the new Linux firmware for your Vera Edge controller. Please, send us a message to support@ezlo.com with the Serial Number of your controller and the remote access enabled.
We would like to inform you about an important update regarding the use of the Ezlo Linux Firmware on the Vera Edge controller.
The Ezlo Linux Firmware build for Vera Edge was introduced as part of our efforts to expand Ezlo’s platform capabilities. However, this specific firmware build is no longer actively developed or updated, and as a result, we no longer recommend upgrading Vera Edge controllers using this firmware.
Recommended Alternatives
For the best experience and access to the latest features, we recommend transitioning to Ezlo’s dedicated controllers like the Ezlo Plus.
These controllers are designed to leverage the full potential of Ezlo’s firmware and offer enhanced stability, improved device compatibility, and regular updates.
What Does This Mean for Current Users?
If you’ve already installed the Ezlo firmware on a Vera Edge, your device will continue to operate as it currently does. However, please note that you may encounter limitations or issues over time due to the lack of updates.
If you’re still using the original Vera firmware on your Vera Edge, we recommend continuing to use it or considering an upgrade to one of our Ezlo controllers for a better experience.
For those transitioning to a dedicated Ezlo controller (such as the Ezlo Plus), we offer a Migration Tool that allows you to migrate your Z-Wave network for certain types of devices. This tool helps streamline the process of moving from Vera Edge to a newer Ezlo controller. For detailed instructions, please refer to this post: EzLogic 1.61.1 / 2.0.1 Updates.
If you have any questions about the migration process or need assistance transitioning to a new controller, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team or share your queries in the community.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Best regards, The Ezlo Team
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