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var addthis_config = {"data_track_addressbar":true}; Have you ever wondered what the timestamps in VERA stand for and how you could decode them into meaningful times and dates? This week I was working on a guide and needed to know when the Z-Wave device (Aeon MultiSensor) was last updated with configuration changes. I'd looked at the VERA t

For all you Facebook fans, we've just opened a new store right in our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/vesternet. Now you don't even have to leave Facebook to place an order! All our great products are available in the Facebook store, allowing you to place an order with just a couple of mouse clicks.

We've just added the complete range of Z-Wave sensors from Taiwanese home automation manufacturer Vision Security. The new range includes motion sensors, door/window sensors, Carbon Monoxide detector, and sirens. as well as some interesting new sensors for garage doors and shock/vibration. Many of them have extra features that set them apart from

I'm really pleased to announce our new special-order range of LightwaveRF multi-gang slave dimmers only available from Vesternet. Over the last month we've been working with LightwaveRF to introduce some new multi-gang slave dimmers and now they're available at Vesternet. Why Multi-Gang Dimmers? The issue we've seen is that there's only a 1-gang L

We often get asked how Wireless Home Automation works, and we have a lot of information, articles and application notes on the site explaining this. But occasionally we get the chance to write articles for other sites on our favourite home automation subjects. Home Improvement Strategies have just published this article by Vesternet's Dave Bell - 

You'll often see us refer to 2-wire and 3-wire lighting systems, it can be a confusing description and is one of the most common questions we get. So why's this important? It's important because not all products work in a 2-wire system, so knowing which type of lighting system you have is important so that you select the right products, For instan

As many of you know, we launched the Zipato controller on Vesternet a few weeks ago. Since then it's received glowing reviews from Automated Home and now the news of Vesternet introducing such an innovative technology to the UK market has been picked up by other technology news sites. Take a look at this Vesternet brings innovative home automation

Over the last couple of days we've made a number of changes and updates to the site to make it easier for you to use. The main changes involve the site header section which is now much cleaner and easier to navigate - no matter what page you're on. Complete Site Search The search bar now searches the whole site - displaying results for products as

We said we'd do it and we have. It's take a little while to pull together and do the testing on the various Vesternet products, but we got there, I'm pleased to announce that the Vesternet Z-Wave Compatibility Guide is now available. Now you can check that the products you've got your eyes on will work with the Z-Wave controller you have. Or just

Have you looked for a product but can't find it, but you're sure that it was there yesterday? You're not going mad! We have a current issue with the site's search system that's resulting in many products not displaying on the main catagory pages such as http://www.vesternet.com/z-wave/lighting-sockets, http://www.vesternet.com/lightwaverf/switche