Update or Not Update... My Question

Vera Controllers, Services & Devices Vera Controllers & Cameras
#1

I have a vera lite running 1.5.622 firmware… I’ve noticed there is a lot of issues upgrading to UI6 or UI7… My system is stable so I’m wondering if I should refrain from updating my firmware? Am I missing some functionality that the 1.5 fw that doesn’t have in the latest fw’s?

Also, does anyone know of a thermostat app for the vera that allows the temperature change in .5 degrees increments? My Z-STAT can be change the temps in .5 increments so I’d like to do this remotely.

Thanks,

GettinOld

#2

z-wave does not allow 0.5 degrees. One wire (can be wireless) things attached to Vera does support this. Have a look here:
http://code.mios.com/trac/mios_ow-server

#3

The Netatmo modules (again, not Z-wave) provide 0.1 degree resolution. There is an app for the weather station (and additional modules), but not yet one for the thermostat.

#4

Thanks guys.

#5

I’d hold off upgrading to UI7 for now. They just announced the UI7 as a ‘release candidate’ and from my perspective that’s a stretch.

I just upgraded from 5 to 7 and although I didn’t lose any of the devices, I lost details for many of them including names for more than half. It’s going to be a real headache to figure out which “_Appliance Module” controls each device in the house!

I also lost all my apps. All my automation was via PLEG, so I get to rebuild that from scratch.

#6

I would say the upgrade at this moment is ideal for somebody just getting his brand new Vera controller or somebody with no more than 5 or 6 devices connected. The interface is very clean and easy to understand, ideal for end-users.

If you have a complete solution already programmed for your house, it is better to wait. You can always install the Vera UI7 on your mobile to play around with it meanwhile! ;D

#7

I would have to agree. It wasn’t too bad to fix the issues for me, as I have tried to limit the use of plug-ins in favour of a bit of Lua.

I think the main improvement is the ease of creating scenes for new users.

I don’t find much else in terms of increased functionality. One thing is that the functionality in the vera app(ios) has more capability including creation of scenes in a friendly way.

#8

[quote=“GettinOld, post:1, topic:182434”]…
Also, does anyone know of a thermostat app for the vera that allows the temperature change in .5 degrees increments? My Z-STAT can be change the temps in .5 increments so I’d like to do this remotely.

Thanks,

GettinOld[/quote]

See Support statement here:
http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php/topic,26644.msg189076.html#msg189076

#9

Friends don’t let friends UI7

#10

My advice based on several botched upgrades to UI5 is… if you have even one question as to whether you should upgrade, don’t.