VERA from MiCasaVerde is a fully equipped Z-Wave Internet Gateway. It accesses the Z-Wave network via a USB Stick, which is attached to the unit and part of the scope of delivery. The USB stick is battery-operated and acts as portable inclusion controller when detached from the main unit. Connected to the main unit it turns this unit into a static controller.

VERA offers a web interface as main user interface. A second web interface is optimized for use with i-phone. VERA has a very intuitive user interface. A introductory video explains step-by-step on every page of the setup dialogues what needs to be done and how. The unit controls switches, dimmers, motion sensors, temperature sensors and many more Z-Wave devices. A particular focus of VERA is on energy saving. VERAs own energy consumption is less than 10 W. The unit has a lot of features to decrease energy consumption in the house.
 
Technical Data:

• Wireless behaviour: transmitter 
• Z-Wave-Type: static controller
• Distance: up to 100 m
• Power Supply:  external power supply for 230 V but with US-Plug tpye. You need a plug converter to your local plug system.
  

The manufacturer offers a nice introductory video.