Lite vs. Edge for absolute beginner

Community Playground Getting Started & Initial Setup
#1

Hi,

Beginner here with EnvisaLink on DSC alarm panel and Ecobee3 smart thermostat, planning to start with adding motion sensors, garage door opener/sensor and a few light switches. Should I go for the Lite or the Edge?

Thanks in advance!

#2

I’ll chime in since I was in the same boat as you not too long ago. I went with the Edge, mainly because it wasn’t that much more than the Lite and it has an updated processor and more RAM. I didn’t need the built-in WiFi on the Edge so I just disabled it.

Here’s their specs in case you haven’t already looked them up:

VeraLite Controller

Hardware
CPU: 500 MHz MIPS SoC
Flash Memory: NAND 32 MB
DDR2 Memory: 64 MB
USB Port: 1
WAN Port: 1
Z-Wave: Built-in with internal antennae

Dimensions
4.57in x 3.74in x 1.73in (HxWxD)
116mm x 95mm x 44mm (HxWxD)

Power Supply
Input :AC 100 ~ 240v, 50~60Hz
Output: DC 12V/2A
Battery Pack: 4 AA batteries (included)

Certifications
FCC, CE

Safety
UL/cUL

VeraEdge Home Controller

Hardware
CPU: 600MHz MIPS SoC
Flash Memory: NAND 128MB
Memory: DDR2 128MB
USB Port: 1
WAN Port: 1
Wireless: Z-Wave Plus? and 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi

Dimensions
4.55in x 3.13in x 1.2in (HxWxD)

Certifications
FCC, CE, RoHS, Z-Wave Plus

Power Supply
Input: AC 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Output: DC 12V/1A

#3

Ok but this controler is compatible with the new Zwave+ devices

For sure I would not buy a VeraLite as VeraEdge (and Zwave+) is available along UI7

#4

Yes get the edge over the Lite, double the RAM plus the extras others have said. I have upgraded two LITEs due to low RAM.

I bought the Edges on amazon for 135.00 you just need to watch.

#5

And no problem with the stability of Edge being newer vs. Lite which has been in use for some time?

Thanks for all responses!

#6

[quote=“ayking, post:5, topic:186800”]And no problem with the stability of Edge being newer vs. Lite which has been in use for some time?

Thanks for all responses![/quote]

They both use the same software (unless you manually downgrade to ui5 on the lite). And it’s better you get used to ui7 anyways.

#7

[quote=“ayking, post:5, topic:186800”]And no problem with the stability of Edge being newer vs. Lite which has been in use for some time?

Thanks for all responses![/quote]

Hi ayking

Think you’ve asked the key question. You must run UI7 on the Vera Edge. UI7 software is still in beta release (or pre-beta to some). The vera lite (or vera 2, vera 3) run UI5 which is far more stable. You choose…

Don