Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) vs Hubitat Elevation C-8
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) runs SmartThings, the Hubitat Elevation C-8 runs Hubitat. The Hubitat Elevation C-8 runs automations locally without a cloud dependency; the other relies on cloud processing.
| Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) | Hubitat Elevation C-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $134.99 | — |
| Ecosystem | SmartThings | Hubitat |
| Matter controller | Yes | Yes |
| Thread border router | No | No |
| Zigbee radio | built-in | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | built-in | built-in |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) — 9,530 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Hubitat Elevation C-8 — 9,530 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) or the Hubitat Elevation C-8?
They tie in this database: both pair 9,530 devices directly.
Can I run the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) and Hubitat Elevation C-8 together?
Usually yes. Matter's multi-admin lets the same Matter device join several controllers at once, and Thread border routers from different vendors share one mesh. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, though, pair to exactly one hub at a time.