Smart Home Powerhouse: My C8 Hubitat Experience!

Thinking about upgrading your smart home hub? Join me as I dive into my long-term experience with the Hubitat C8 Elevation. I've been running this powerful hub in my home automations for months, testing its limits and discovering its true potential. From Zigbee 3.0 to USBC, we'll explore all the new features that make the C8 a compelling choice for any smart home enthusiast. In this video, I'll share an honest overview of the C8's reliability, device compatibility, and my favorite automations. Learn how to get started with the Hubitat C8, set up virtual devices, and build a robust automation system that truly works for you. Discover why I highly recommend the C8 for its rock-solid performance and how it can revolutionize your smart home. Let me know your thoughts on the Hubitat C8 in the comments below! Affiliate Links Hubitat Elevation C8 - https://amzn.to/3F2NnhU Hubitat C7 - https://amzn.to/3XJ7dXf As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Chapters 00:00 - Intro & C8 First Impressions 00:16 - C7 vs C8: Key Feature Upgrades 00:40 - Connectivity & Industry Standards 00:57 - Device Reliability & Z-Wave Issues 01:43 - Automations: Dashboards & Custom Apps 02:17 - Favorite C8 Features: Virtual Devices & Routines 02:41 - Hubitat C8 Cons & Desired Features 03:10 - Getting Started: A New User's Guide 03:37 - Antenna & Range Performance 04:14 - Building a Bulletproof Zigbee Network 04:37 - Final Verdict: Is the C8 Recommended?