Hubitat has recently launched the Elevation Model C-8 Pro Home Automation hub with a Z-Wave 800 radio, a Zigbee 3.0 radio, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connectivity that upgrade on the earlier C-8 model with more memory (2GB RAM), and a faster 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 processor.
I’ve never written about Hubitat Smart Home solutions, but they seem to have an active community of users, so I’ll check out their latest Elevation Model C-8 Pro gateway and what they have to offer in terms of software and device support.
Hubitat Elevation Model C-8 Pro specifications:
- SoC – Arm Cortex A55 processor @ 2.016 GHz (that could be the Amlogic S905X3 found in the ODROID-C4 SBC)
- System Memory – 2GB RAM
- Storage – TBD
- Connectivity
- Ethernet RJ45 port
- WiFi
- Z-Wave 800 radio
- Zigbee 3.0 radio
- Matter support
- 2x external antennas
- Power Supply – 5V via USB-C port
- Dimensions – 8.2 x 7.5 x 1.7 cm
The Hubitat website has limited details about the hardware, so I had to go on Amazon to find a comparison between the C8-Pro, C-8, and C-7 models. So the only differences between the C8 Pro and C8 are the processor (2.015 GHz Cortex-A55 vs 1.416 GHz Cortex-A53) and the RAM (2GB vs 1GB). Stefan Dyulgerov, president of Hubitat, said the “new features in hub model C-8 Pro were driven by user feedback” in the press release, which probably means some users had quite a few devices connected to the previous generation C-8 gateway and 1GB did not cut it.
The Elevation Model C-8 Pro home automation hub supports Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Matter devices, as well as local network (LAN) and cloud devices from various manufacturers totaling over 1000 compatible smart devices. Configuration and control are done through a web browser or the Hubitat Mobile mobile app for iOS or Android, and the company provides step-by-step instructions to get started and even developer resources on the documentation website. The Hubitat hubs can also be integrated with Home Assistant and the company also provides a bunch of video tutorials (for people who don’t like to read…).
The company has different models for the US (48 States), North America, Europe, UK/Ireland, and NZ/Australia due to the different Z-Wave frequencies depending on the region. All variants cost $179.95 before shipping and taxes on Hubitat’s online store, but you’ll also find it on Amazon for $199.95.
Thanks to TLS for the tip.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
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