Hubitat Elevation C-8 vs Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro

These two are close: same ecosystem role and similar radio coverage — the spec rows below carry the differences.

Hubitat Elevation C-8 Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro
Price (MSRP) $179.95
Ecosystem Hubitat 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 Yes Yes
Subscription required for core features No No
Ethernet port Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Release year 2023 2024

What each hub actually pairs

Frequently asked questions

Which pairs more devices, the Hubitat Elevation C-8 or the Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro?

They tie in this database: both pair 9,530 devices directly.

Can I run the Hubitat Elevation C-8 and Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro 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.