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The Hubitat C-8 Pro processes all automations locally — no cloud, no subscription, no internet connection required to run rules once configured. At $199.95 with a 1-year warranty, it includes Z-Wave 800 LR, Zigbee 3.0, Matter, Bluetooth, and WiFi radios built in — the most complete hardware radio set of any hub in this batch. Z-Wave 800 LR extends reliable range to 1,600 feet versus 300 feet on earlier Z-Wave generations. With 315 Amazon reviews, the buyer base skews heavily toward enthusiasts who migrated from SmartThings after its cloud-reliability issues. Against the Home Assistant Green ($219): Hubitat's automation rule engine is simpler and more approachable but less flexible than Home Assistant's YAML-based system. For buyers who don't want to write YAML, Hubitat's GUI rule builder covers most automation needs. At $19 less than the Home Assistant Green, it also includes the built-in Zigbee and Z-Wave radios that the Green requires a separate USB dongle to add. Right buy for: privacy-focused buyers or those in areas with unreliable internet who need Z-Wave 800 LR range and fully local automation without YAML configuration.
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Last checked: Jul 18, 2026
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