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Registering your HomeTroller
You must register your unit to allow HS3 to boot up fully and automatically every time a restart occurs. Your licenseID
and password is located on the bottom of the unit.
a) Go to the Tools dropdown navigation at the top and click on Setup.
b) Once the setup page loads, at the very top there is a License section. Click Register Online.
c) Enter your License ID and Password located on the bottom of the unit.
d) Once completed fill out the form and proceed to your next step.
STEP #2
– Using RealVNC for 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 http://HomeTroller:5800. Alternately, you may
use the LAN IP address for your HomeTroller. Example:
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:
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 5800 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
can
click here
to watch a video tutorial.
5. Locate the Plug-Ins drop down at the top of the screen. With
that dropdown click Manage.
6. Click the yellow circle to right of the Additional Interfaces.
This will present you with a list of categories. Each category
has a list of plug-ins that can be installed.
7. Click on the circle next to the category that you wish to expand.
http://77.324.445.103:5800
Party plug-ins. Please follow the instructions below on installing a plug-in or you
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http://192.168.0.100:5800
or
http://mydomain.com:5800
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