description Hubitat Elevation C-8 Overview
The Hubitat Elevation C-8 is a powerhouse for those who want local control without the complexity of Home Assistant. It supports Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Matter out of the box. By processing commands locally rather than in the cloud, it provides near-instant response times for lights and sensors. It is highly reliable and offers a robust rule engine for creating complex 'if-this-then-that' scenarios.
help Hubitat Elevation C-8 FAQ
Which smart-home radios are built into the Hubitat Elevation C-8?
The C-8 includes Zigbee and Z-Wave radios with external antennas. Matter support is provided through the platform, but Matter devices may use Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or a separate Thread border router rather than a native Thread radio in the hub.
Does Hubitat Elevation C-8 keep working without the internet?
Local automations and compatible locally controlled devices can continue operating when the internet is unavailable. Cloud integrations, remote access, voice assistants, and services such as weather feeds still require an internet connection.
What changed from Hubitat C-7 to C-8?
The C-8 added external antennas and newer Zigbee and Z-Wave radio hardware, improving the hub's potential range and radio performance. Both generations emphasize local automation rather than cloud-only execution.
Can the Hubitat C-8 replace a SmartThings hub without rebuilding anything?
Devices generally need to be excluded or reset and then paired with Hubitat, so migration is not a one-click transfer. Automations built in SmartThings also need to be recreated using Hubitat tools such as Rule Machine.
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