I've not been able to see why Vera Secure is not available here (at least I can't see it sold by anyone here). Does it use an additional frequency not allowed here? I just liked the ability to use mobile 3G as a backup for remote access should internet go down.
If not I'm thinking I'll go for Vera Plus... in case I want to add any zigbee devices too, other than that is there any other major advantage over the older Edge hub?
I had an installer initially quote on the PDL Nero hub to go with some Nero relays etc. After some research figured I should just use the Vera hub which the Nero is rebranded from... and the Plus being an upgraded version of that too. In which case I'd request the installer to do something like the the Fibaro relays? (i.e. behind switches etc) for the Vera too.
Off topic:
After that I'm thinking of delving a little deeper into automations if anyone has any advice on the following...
Upgrade our Paradox EVO192 based alarm with the IP150 module for self monitoring / remote alerts and control. Considering the IP150s too for the older firmware allowing third party apps and control rather than relying on the Onsite Gold with Swann server subscription (though I don't mind the $5 a month).
On top of that would love to add the @Konnected Interface to piggy back onto the existing PIR sensors for further automation potential using those. The big leap for me would then be having to dive into how I control that with Vera not being a supported device for Konnected yet (though saw in very early comments by Nate at Konnected here on Geekzone that eventually he would like to support other devices such as Vera). Until then it would probably be Home Assistant or Hubitat... which I'm sure I could get my head around configuring but the Vera would at least be my 'soft entry' into automations. Hubitat advantage I think for me being a newbie might be to bypass the requirement for the hardware aspect of Home Assistant (i.e. Raspberry Pi or Linux on old laptop setup).
Apologies if I'm just thinking out loud on those extras but would love to hear any thoughts on that if you feel inclined ;)