The guide includes the basic steps necessary to get started with HS4-Pi, HS4 or HS4PRO software.

Overview

This guide is specifically for HomeSeer users who are creating their own hubs using HS4 software.

If you purchased a HomeTroller hub, refer to the Quick Start Guides in the Hub section instead.

HS4-Pi Software

HomeSeer HS4-Pi Smart Home Software - HomeSeer

Requirements

Installation

  1. Download the HS4-Pi software image from HS4 Release Notes & Downloads. This will be a very large download (.zip file)
  2. Locate the file on your PC and unzip it. This may take up to 20 minutes.
  3. Download, install, and run Etcher. https://etcher.io/
  4. Insert a blank microSD card into SD card reader.
  5. Select the HS4-Pi image file and the correct drive letter of your microSD card. Click Flash. The process could take up to 20 minutes.
  6. Once the flash completes, remove your SD card and insert into your Pi board.
  7. Power your Pi board, connect it to your router and wait for the unit to boot up. This could take 1-5 minutes.
  8. Open a browser window and enter find.homeseer.com and click on the system link to start using HS4-Pi
    Note: root pw = homeseerpi | homeseer pw = hsthsths4
  9. Launch HS4 and advance through the registration stepper. Enter your HS4 License ID & Password. Create your HS4 web user account. Follow the prompts and click FINISH at the end.
    Note: if you’re upgrading from HS3, you will also be prompted for your HS3 software codes.
  10. Proceed to Navigation Overview below.

HS4 / HS4PRO Software

Requirements

Installation

  1. Download and run the installer from HS4 Release Notes & Downloads.
  2. Launch HS4 and advance through the registration stepper. Enter your HS4 License ID & Password. Create your HS4 web user account. Follow the prompts and click FINISH at the end.
    Note: if you’re upgrading from HS3, you will also be prompted for your HS3 software codes.
  3. Proceed to Navigation Overview below.