Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro vs Samsung SmartThings Hub v2
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro runs Hubitat, the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 runs SmartThings. The Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro pairs more of this database directly — 9,530 devices against 7,714 for the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 — because of its radio coverage. The Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro runs automations locally without a cloud dependency; the other relies on cloud processing.
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro | Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $179.95 | — |
| Ecosystem | Hubitat | SmartThings |
| Matter controller | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Battery backup | — | Yes |
| Release year | 2024 | 2015 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro — 9,530 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 — 7,714 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro or the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2?
The Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro: 9,530 devices in this database pair directly, versus 7,714 for the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2.
Can I run the Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro and Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 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.