#HOMESEER SWITCHES INSTALL#

Thermostats (including Nest, ecobee, and Honeywell).Lighting (including Lutron, Philips Hue, Belkin Wemo, and LIFX).The types of products that HomeSeer manages is extensive: However, thereвЂ™s pretty much nothing you canвЂ™t add to your home-HomeSeer is compatible with more brands and products than any other system weвЂ™ve seen.

The downside to this is, of course, that the entire system will get pricey very quickly as you add home automation products piece by piece rather than in a bundle or with a hub, like other home automation companies offer. That means youвЂ™ll have to purchase them separately, adding to the cost of the controller and additional software. Unlike most home automation companies, HomeSeer produces very few of its own home automation products. If you are looking for a system you can just plug in and run or if you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with terms like plug-ins, drivers, and firmware, this may not be the best system for you. While impressively compatible and reliable, the HomeSeer software is more technical than most other systems, making it the best fit for tech-savvy individuals. However, if you donвЂ™t have an always-on computer that your home automation system can run on continuously, a controller will make more sense for you.

Both versions come with a 30-day trial, so we highly recommend giving them a try before committing to such a significant purchase. There are two versions of the software: HS3 and HS3PRO (discussed in detail below).

#HOMESEER SWITCHES INSTALL#

You can purchase the HomeSeer software separately and install it on a home computer to save on the cost of a controller. Plus, you can access your home remotely-the free HSTouch app (for Android and iOS) works with your HomeSeer system to let you manage your home automation products and programs from your phone.

All the information about your products and the automated programs you create are stored on the controller itself rather than in the cloud, making your home automation system faster, more reliable, and more secure. Unlike other home automation hubs, each HomeSeer controller is internet-independent, meaning it will keep working if the Wi-Fi goes down.

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