Veraplus / Control4 Motion

#1

Trying to integrate Veraplus into C4. Have the Vera driver connected - "Vera connection successful - Full device data downloaded. I then loaded a generic motion sensor.

Under properties of the Zwave controller, I have the zwave management link listed under inputs - but there are no sensors to bind to.

Some questions:

  1. Where will I see the devices in Vera?

  2. How do I bind the motion sensors to Vera?

Thanks in advance

#2

First you will need to add zwave security sensor from drivers, than fill the room name and device name (from vera) in the driver properties. Than add a motion sensor from common devices and bind the zwave security sensor with motion sensor.

#3

Thanks so much. I did what you suggested - and got so far as seeing the sensor changing state.
(Vera controller --> ZWave Security sensor --> generic motion sensor}

When I run my hand over the actual sensor - State changes to closed (verified = Yes). So it seems to be working.

However - I cannot seem to trigger an event (turning on a light

Under programming:

When the Motion sensor senses motion: If specific light is off, then turn on that light

When the Motion sensor stops sensing motion: If specific light is off, then turn off that light

When I hit the execute button for each script, they each execute perfectly.

I have many other events tied to similar logic - just cannot seem to have the motion sensor trigger simply turning on a light. I have to be missing something simple!

#4

Add motion sensor from common devices, then go to zwave security sensor ->connections tab and connect the zwave sensor to common motion sensor. Than do the programming logic on common motion sensor.

Bestr regards

#5

Appreciate the continued assistance.

I believe I did exactly as you suggested.

First, Vera controller driver is loaded (it’s working fine); it is connected to the ZWave security sensor (labeled Mudroom motion)

Second - loaded the Mi Casa Verde ZWave security sensor (labeled Mudroom Motion)

Third generic motion sensor device (labeled Mudroom Motion Sensor)

Under connections of Mudroom Motion (Mi Case driver):

  • Control Output = ZWave Management Link; it shows connected to Vera ZWave Controller
  • Control Output = Security sensor; is connected (via contact_sensor) to Mudroom Motion Sensor
  • Control Output = An Arming relay is also shown - but not connected

Before I went to programming - I verified that the State of the Mudroom Motion Sensor is changing state. Open when no motion; Closed for motion

When I go to programming of the Mudroom Motion sensor (generic one)

  • Mudroom Motion Sensor events shows a sensing motion option button, and a stops sensing motion button; When I add device action programming against these - nothing happens when the sensor is triggered (I tie it to the mudroom light on Caseta). If I execute the script manually - all works ok.

After trying this numerous times - including reloading the drivers/devices, I tried programming against the Mudroom Motion Sensor contact state. It works. When Contact State changes, and is true - lights go on; If state changes to False - lights go off.

So - its working - but in a roundabout way…

Any additional thoughts?

Thanks again

#6

Hi,

unfortunately i don’t use z-wave sensors in my setup. I have integrated Paradox Alarm Panel on Control4 and i’m using those sensors for automation’s. But it should work regardless because the the system uses the same logic, i have a generic sensor for each zone on my Alarm Panel and those zones are connected to the generic sensor the same way as zwave sensor.

Sorry that i cant help more.

Best regards

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