I recently upgraded from Vera 3 to Vera Plus, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The process wasn’t without its challenges, but the outcome has been well worth the effort. Let me share my experience in case it helps anyone else considering a similar upgrade.
Initially, I was facing storage issues with Vera 3, especially with the growing number of plugins I was using. The firmware updates were becoming a hassle, and the restore process after a factory reset was proving unreliable. It was frustrating to say the least, but I knew an upgrade was necessary.
When I finally made the switch to Vera Plus, I followed the upgrade instructions carefully. I also read through others’ experiences to prepare for potential pitfalls. Thankfully, the upgrade went smoothly for the most part. Some of my battery-operated sensors needed to be re-added manually, but there wasn’t a clear pattern to which ones these were. I waited a few days to see if they’d reconnect on their own, but most remained offline. In the end, I had to delete and re-add them manually, which wasn’t too bad once I got the hang of it.
One of the biggest improvements I’ve noticed is the speed of Vera Plus. The UI feels snappier, and the Z-Wave backups are now almost instantaneous—something I used to dread with Vera 3. I’m also relieved that the notifications for my battery-powered devices are now consistently going through Vera Plus instead of the old Vera 3.
While I’m thrilled with the upgrade, I still hope to test a factory reset and restore from backup in the future. My experience with restore failures was unsettling, and I’d like to ensure that everything works as smoothly as it did during the initial setup.
Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with Vera Plus. It’s been a breath of fresh air after the struggles with Vera 3. If you’re on the fence about upgrading, I’d definitely recommend giving it a try!