Upgrade from Vera Lite UI7 to Vera edge or Vera plus - Worth it?

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#1

Hi,

I have today a Vera Lite with UI7 + echo + harmony plugin + harmony extender
+8 aeotec dcs26103 and 4 dsc19103 dimmers

  • kwikset lock with zwave
    -Some scenes programmed

I want to know if i upgrade to vera edge or Vera plus all zwave commands will get quickier.
Does it worth to upgrade?

I saw new aeotec dmimers and switches are z wave PLUS. To get the network faster all them have to be zwave plus?

#2

Honestly, I’d wait to see what happens with the Mios acquisition first. There may be better hardware choices on the horizon.

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#3

Ok. Always will be released better devices.

But i just want to know if there will be a difference or not in my case.

#4

Hello Bricio,

There are differences between Vera Plus and Vera Lite, that would improve the communication you already have. Starting with the technical specs (Hardware CPU: 880MHz MIPS SoC Flash Memory: NAND 128MB Memory: DDR3 256MB) up to the fact that it adds the Zigbee protocol the new controller should work for you.

I hope this helps,

#5

[quote=“Maegda, post:4, topic:199746”]Hello Bricio,

There are differences between Vera Plus and Vera Lite, that would improve the communication you already have. Starting with the technical specs (Hardware CPU: 880MHz MIPS SoC Flash Memory: NAND 128MB Memory: DDR3 256MB) up to the fact that it adds the Zigbee protocol the new controller should work for you.

I hope this helps,[/quote]

Ok, but i don t need zigbee.
Just want to know if the system will be quickier with my aeotec switches and dimmers.
Or it will be the same thing , and better cpu and RAM will only take effect if i have too mane switches, dimmers, sensors etc… ?

#6

Brico, if it’s working then leave it until the new FW comes out else risking losing it all.

#7

[quote author=Bricio link=topic=104088.msg415714#msg415714 date=1536413804]

[quote=“Maegda, post:4, topic:199746”]Hello Bricio,

Ok, but i don t need zigbee.
Just want to know if the system will be quickier with my aeotec switches and dimmers.
Or it will be the same thing , and better cpu and RAM will only take effect if i have too mane switches, dimmers, sensors etc… ?[/quote]

Hello,

The Z-wave chips and firmware on the two are also different, however, I won’t affirm the Z-wave communication speed will be faster since this largely depends on the environment and the range of the devices.

#8
  • The Vera Lite has a problem with updates for a long time.
  • On my Vera Lite twice flashed the firmware. A restoration, even those dances.

Now I have two VeraEdge, and I look with some optimism in the future :slight_smile:

#9

I just upgraded from an Edge to a Plus and haven’t received a Vera Startup text since. No reboots, seems rock solid.