Hubitat Elevation: reviews and verdict

Hub from Hubitat (United States). Everything published about it in one place: journalist tests, YouTube reviews, specs and who it suits.

Updated November 2026

Works without internetYes, automations run on the hub
Built-in radiosZigbee, Z-Wave
Price band€100–250
SetupSome setup
Journalist tests (2025–2026)No outright win2 category picks

Strengths

  • Local-only processing, no cloud account needed
  • Zigbee and Z-Wave built in
  • Popular landing spot for people leaving SmartThings

Keep in mind

  • Interface is functional rather than polished
  • Thin energy features
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What journalists say

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2 articles from 2025 and 2026 that test or rank Hubitat Elevation. Results use each publisher’s own wording.

YouTube reviews

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Strengths, price band and setup are our own editorial assessment, the same data the Hub Advisor and Compare use. Check the maker’s spec sheet for your exact model.