Beginner's Guide to switching to the Hubitat Elevation home automation hub

By Hubitat Home Automation Published April 2, 2023 6 minutes 48 seconds

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Learn what to expect when making the switch to Hubitat Elevation.See set up, adding Z-Wave and Zigbee smart homedevices, integrating with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home, using apps and more.

Online documentation: https://docs2.hubitat.com
List of Compatible Devices: https://docs2.hubitat.com/devices/list-of-compatible-devices

Purchase Hubitat Elevation: https://hubitat.com/products

Setting up your hub: https://youtu.be/SNswMesZoHM
How to Add Devices: https://youtu.be/vzUlxJzeeTc
How to Use Basic Rules: https://youtu.be/UK4x2l1KAvQ
Using Modes and Mode Manager: https://youtu.be/UtUBxz8AabI
Hubitat Mobile App: https://youtu.be/W5HN_5x_1GY
Hubitat Dashboard: https://youtu.be/56SwqqkMuE4
Integrating Amazon Alexa: https://youtu.be/i7QwGbfMoM8
Integrating with Apple HomeKit: https://youtu.be/bRa01MA7vOY
Hubitat Safety Monitor: https://youtu.be/NTZkVW8Szy8
Using Logs: https://youtu.be/2980pHUVFtM

Related article summary

Hubitat emphasizes local processing, privacy, and advanced automation with strong Z-Wave/Zigbee support, while SmartThings focuses on user-friendly mobile setup, cloud integration, and broader Wi‑Fi connectivity. Hubitat suits advanced users who value reliability and complex local automations; SmartThings appeals to nontechnical users wanting easy setup, virtual assistant integration, and remote cloud features. Both support many devices and newer protocols like Matter and Thread; choice depends on preferences for local control versus ease of use, cost, and community or vendor support.
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