Re: Re: Which HA standard to use for first home?

[Kevin Hawkins <yahoogroupskh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ahh yes - I was reading from the wrong website...

"When you order Vera the Z-Wave stick is available either in European
or U.S. versions."

Interesting...    K

Bill Taylor wrote:
> The website gives the option of a european version of the interface,
> although all the other bits seem to be US only.
>
> It does look quite interesting, if only it would easily integrate into
> all the other bits that I've got.
>
> I look forward to the review!
>
> Bill
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Kevin Hawkins <yahoogroupskh@...> wrote:
>
>> Hi Duncan,
>>
>>     Bear in mind there is that the Z-Wave frequencies used in the
US
>>
> are
>
>> different to those in Europe/UK.   This is why we need a European
>> version of the Z-Troller for example.  You could import and use US
>> versions of Z-Wave modules (contra regulations) but then you have
the
>> mains voltage/frequency,  plug style and the form factor if they
>>
> replace
>
>> light switches/sockets as well as no CE approval.  Maybe there is
a
>> European version of the Vera on the way , or that the hardware was
>>
> built
>
>> dual standard ??
>>
>>     K
>>
>> Duncan wrote:
>>
>>> Hi
>>> Well, after reading the 'ZWave USB' thread I immediately fell
in love
>>> with the Vera.  From what the site shows it's aimed at normal
people,
>>> although from their Wiki it seems like it's just a normal
Linux Router
>>> underneath, so plenty of room for some customisation.
>>>
>>> Since the site had a 33% discount on, and it seemed fairly
cheap, I
>>> ordered one.  If anyone from AutomatedHome.co.uk wants a
review of it,
>>> I'll be happy to help.
>>>
>>> If it's as simple as the site shows, then Nokia should be
using this
>>> as the benchmark for the controller to beat, as far as
ease-of-use
>>>
> goes.
>
>>> Duncan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
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