Hubitat announces a "significant" update for the Elevation home automation platform-- one adding an enhanced UI with security and more device integrations, including Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
The Elevation home automation hub combines the advantages of local processing and cloud-based IoT connectivity. Built-in apps simplify and streamline the home automation process, and users can create and control personalised environments with Rule Machine, the Hubitat customisable rules engine. The update adds the integration of smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home, providing voice control through Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Also included in the software upgrade are several apps, including Lock Code Manager (a central app to manage user codes for compatible locks), Yeelight App (a direct integration of Yeelight products) and Groups and Scenes (allows users to combine devices and set scenes based on time of day, modes and triggers). As for enhancements, the update improves on the web UI, ensures rule creation and settings are accessible only via username and password, and provides a "Past Logs" review of recent events.
"The new Hubitat software upgrade gives users additional power and flexibility to create and control automated scenes that are personalized for themselves and their family," the company says. "Unlike other home automation systems that are cloud-dependent, personal data is stored locally rather than in the cloud so users have full control of their data as well as peace of mind."
The Elevation software upgrade is available now.
