Do I need another piece of hardware to control the unit over wifi from my phone or is this until all i need (in addition to my home wifi network)?
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You also need the Nexia bridge. This is what communicates withe the z wave devices.
864955
This unit is only for z wave networks. It will not connect directly to wifi but if you are using a z wave network like mi casa verde or through an alarm company then it will show as parart of z wave devices. If you need a wifi enabled thermostat, then this will not be the one for you.
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You need another piece of Z-wave compatible equipment. If Schlage/Nexia, it is called a bridge and is the "communication center" for all Z-wave enabled devices in the home. To be honest, I am not sure if other non-Schlage/Nexia Z-wave controllers can operate from a phone, but I would guess that they could. I chose Schlage because the ability to control multiple locks, lights, appliances, thermostats for multiple properties were key for me. It is also important to make sure this thermostat is compatible with your AC/Heat pump.
864957
Yes, you will need a Z Wave controller. Either via a Home Automation system or Alarm system such as 2Gig. This unit does not have built in Wifi, only Z Wave.
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You'll need a Z Wave controller. You can't program this unit without one. You can set temps, but no time variables. I use a Case Verde and link up though my home WAN. They're relatively inexpensive and fairly easy to program. Amazon sells these as well.
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I believe you need to buy a subscription with this unit to control it over the phone. It might be that you can buy something else to go with it but it won't just work on it's own. It is z-wave compatible so my husband is currently writing his own software for us to be able to control it on our phone without having to subscribe or buy anything else. He is close to be done - he has it so he can control it via the phone but he wants it to be able to send us reports and work with artificial intelligence to learn our habits. He is a big open source guy so once he has it done, he will probably post the application for others to use but I don't know when he will finish it. I believe you need to buy a subscription with this unit to control it over the phone. It might be that you can buy something else to go with it but it won't just work on it's own. It is z-wave compatible so my husband is currently writing his own software for us to be able to control it on our phone without having to subscribe or buy anything else. He is close to be done - he has it so he can control it via the phone but he wants it to be able to send us reports and work with artificial intelligence to learn our habits. He is a big open source guy so once he has it done, he will probably... » Read More I believe you need to buy a subscription with this unit to control it over the phone. It might be that you can buy something else to go with it but it won't just work on it's own. It is z-wave compatible so my husband is currently writing his own software for us to be able to control it on our phone without having to subscribe or buy anything else. He is close to be done - he has it so he can control it via the phone but he wants it to be able to send us reports and work with artificial intelligence to learn our habits. He is a big open source guy so once he has it done, he will probably post the application for others to use but I don't know when he will finish it. « Show Less
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Hello, that Motorola unit you mentioned is just a Modem, you will also need a Router. Though, generally a Modem is provided, at least to rent, by your service provider. In any case you will need 1. Internet provider 2. Modem 3. Router 4. UniFi AP. In that order. The UniFi system is just an Access Point (AP) to extent the range on existing WiFi signals produced by a WiFi Router. Hope this helped!
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Trust me I own one and it is WiFi capable, u just have to but the module separately
661641
Just initial set-up. It will recognize the WiFi after that. It's an output option on my phone, pad, and laptop. Pretty neat.
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No, just hardware the network or like others have said, use any 3rd party wireless adapter.
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Not sure how all this works? Can someone please tell me what I need to install this and what does it do? If i understand correctly, I have to already have internet set up in my home, then with this device, i can get wifi for up to serveral devices? so its like a wifi hotspot?
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wifi is built in, but you need to have the signal in your household...from a router
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To use this controller via wifi (and ultimately smartphone) you will need the Mi light wifi bridge. There are even some 3rd party plugins to get this controller, along with the bridge, working with the MicasaVerde home automation system for uber coolness. Cheers.LEDENET® WiFi Bridge Controller Hub Mi Light Series - DC5V 500mA USB Cable - Internet Remote Control RGB RGBW Dual White LED Lights and 2.4G LED Strip for Smartphone Android, iPhone, iPad (Wifi Hub)http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php/topic,14471.0.html
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Well I'm not sure. We have wifi set up in our home but I don't think the product needs it to function properly.
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You are correct that the WiFi is built in and it works very well. No additional hardware required.
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There is a transmitter unit (you plug your modem into this one) and a receiver unit (you plug this one into the wall where you want wifi extended) in this kit.
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Hi Wilson! The wifi is built in on this machine. You wont need an additional device. Please remember to choose us as your seller. Thanks!
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It's all in one. Everything you need for a wireless home network after you hook it up.
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I didn't need an app to make the wifi work. I just went to the settings and cut it on and connected it to my wifi...
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it needs a wifi connection to the phone. it acts as it's own router though, so nothing extra is needed. I love this thing I use it to run wires in the roof.
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Nope, just link it to your router, I had no problems with this unit, I am still using it today, no problems.
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Yes you can, but I would do the wireless install first during initial setup.