Hubitat Elevation
Hubitat Elevation: A multi-radio hub for local automations, with a $184.95 one-time price. Ranked #6 of 25 in Home Automation by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for users wanting local automation with broad radio support.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forUsers wanting local automation with broad radio support
- Free planNo
- Paid from$184.95 one-time
- Local controlYes
- Founded2016 · Scottsdale, Arizona
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Runs automations locally and supports Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter
- Built-in apps cover rules, lighting and thermostat schedules
- Tracks energy use or cost and supports Ring-triggered automations
Where it doesn't
- Costs $184.95 upfront, with no free plan
- Custom apps and device drivers require Groovy
- Some integrations, including Ring, rely on cloud services
Our verdict on Hubitat Elevation
Hubitat Elevation is a physical home-automation hub for people who want compatible devices to run automations locally. Its C-8 Pro North America version connects over Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, with web and mobile interfaces for control. Built-in apps cover basic and advanced rules, room lighting, thermostat schedules and operating modes. The mobile app adds dashboards, presence sensing and management tools, while customizable dashboards support remote monitoring and control. It suits people who want a configurable hub rather than an automation service built around cloud processing.
The published listing prices the C-8 Pro North America version at $184.95 as a one-time purchase; there is no free plan. That is a meaningful upfront cost, so it is a better fit for buyers who expect to use its mix of local automation and radio support than for someone seeking a no-cost starting point. Hubitat also offers local and cloud backup and restore. For users who want to extend the built-in tools, custom apps and device drivers can be created with Groovy, which adds flexibility but also requires working with that language.
Ecosystem support includes Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Ring. Ring cameras and doorbells can trigger automations, although the product description notes that some integrations such as Ring rely on cloud services, so not every part of a setup is local. The Power and Energy Tracker can chart energy usage or cost over time. Choose Hubitat when local execution, multi-radio connectivity and configurable rules are priorities; consider alternatives if you want a free plan or prefer to avoid writing custom code for deeper customization.
Questions about Hubitat Elevation
What does Hubitat Elevation run on? Web, iOS and Android. It runs self-hosted and as a mobile app.
What does Hubitat Elevation integrate with? 4 integrations: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Ring.
Who is Hubitat Elevation built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
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Hubitat Elevation fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $184.95 one-time |
| Local control | Yes |
| Matter support | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes |
| Z-Wave support | Yes |
| Voice assistant support | Yes |
| Camera integration | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Ring |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | hubitat.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Hubitat Elevation integrations
Hubitat Elevation lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon Alexa
- Apple HomeKit
- Google Home
- Ring
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- HomeyFlexible cloud and hub options pair smart-home control with advanced automations.9.1
- openHABFlexible, local-first device integration for people comfortable self-hosting.9.0
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