Getting Started Guide

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c) Enter in the preferred email address you would like to use to be tied
to your MyHS for the Account Email Address. This will later be used
as your MyHS username.
d) Enter a preferred Account Password. You will use this as the
password to enter in your MyHS settings.
e) The License ID you are asked for is your HS3 licenseID. The same
goes for your License Password. (For HomeTroller HS3 users, this is
located on the bottom of your unit. For HS3 Software users, this
information was emailed to you.)
f) Click Register. You will receive a confirmation on the next screen
unless errors are detected. You will also be emailed an email that
requires a confirmation. Click the link in the email.
Using VNC for Local or Remote Access
RealVNC is a freeware software tool that will allow you to access the Windows® interface of the HomeTroller from any
remote computer via home network (LAN) or the internet (WAN). The HomeTroller is shipped with RealVNC pre-installed
for remote access.
To Access the HomeTroller from Any Computer on your Home Network
1. Open any Java-compatible browser and in the address box enter HomeTroller:5900. Alternately, you may use
the LAN IP address for your HomeTroller. Example: 192.168.0.100:5900
2. If a security message appears, click the run button.
3. A small box titled “VNC Viewer: Connection Details”. Click ‘OK’ in this box.
4. Another small box titled “VNC Authentication” now appears. Use the password “hsthst” and hit the ‘enter’ key.
The Windows interface for the HomeTroller should now appear.
To Access the HomeTroller from Any Computer on the Internet
1. Open any Java-compatible browser and in the address box enter
http://[IP Address]:5800 (where [IP Address] represents the physical or virtual internet IP Address for your
HomeTroller). Example: 77.324.445.103:5900 or hmydomain.com:5900
2. If a security message appears, click the run button.
3. A small box titled “VNC Viewer: Connection Details”. Click ‘OK’ in this box.
4. Another small box titled “VNC Authentication” now appears. Use the password “hsthst” and hit the ‘enter’ key.
The Windows interface for the HomeTroller should now appear.
NOTE: If your internet connection is protected by a firewall or router, you’ll need to open port 5900 to allow internet
access to your HomeTroller. Check with your firewall or router manufacturer for details on how to do this.
NOTE: VNC Viewer can also be downloaded and used as an application on your remote computer to access your
HomeTroller.
STEP #3 – Installing Plug-ins
HomeSeer works with many different protocols. All of these protocols require a plug-in to be installed. There are
HomeSeer Tech plug-ins and many 3
rd
Party plug-ins. Please follow the instructions below on installing a plug-in or you
can click here to watch a video tutorial. Note: Some plug-ins will
be in the BETA section at the very bottom.
5. Locate the Plug-Ins drop down at the top of the screen.
With that dropdown click Manage.