Hello everyone! I recently decided to upgrade my Vera2 to Vera3, and I wanted to share my experience and some tips that might help others going through the same process. Upgrading your smart home controller can be both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking, especially when you’ve got a lot of devices set up. Here’s how my journey went and what I learned along the way.First off, I was really looking forward to the new features Vera3 offers. However, I quickly realized that simply transferring my devices wasn’t going to be straightforward. I encountered a peculiar issue where some of my old Vera2 nodes kept reappearing after I deleted them. It was frustrating because I wanted a fresh start with Vera3 without the old devices cluttering things up. After some research, I found that resetting the Z-Wave network was the key. But let me warn you—this isn’t something to take lightly. I had to do a full network reset, which meant re-pairing all my Z-Wave devices. Thankfully, I had auto-backups enabled, so I didn’t lose any configuration data. Still, it was a time-consuming process.One thing I discovered during this upgrade was the importance of checking for firmware updates. Vera3’s firmware wasn’t the latest when I got it, and updating it made a significant difference in performance. I recommend everyone to check for updates right after setting up their new Vera3. It ensures all features are working optimally and any bugs are patched.Another tip I’d like to share is organizing your devices in Vera3. The interface is a bit different from Vera2, and taking the time to categorize your devices made managing them much easier. I also found the new automation editor to be more intuitive, which has allowed me to create more complex routines without hassle.I also want to mention the community support I received. When I was stuck with the nodes reappearing issue, reaching out to the forums was incredibly helpful. Someone suggested using the Vera3’s built-in tools to scan and clean up the network, which worked wonders. It just goes to show how valuable these communities are when you’re troubleshooting.In conclusion, upgrading from Vera2 to Vera3 has been a rewarding experience. It’s brought new capabilities to my smart home setup, and I’m excited to explore more as I get comfortable with Vera3’s features. If you’re considering an upgrade, my advice is to plan ahead, take it step by step, and don’t hesitate to seek help from the community if you run into any issues. Happy upgrading!