Are you new to home automation or Hubitat or coming from a different platform such as SmartThings, Vera, or Wink? This may help!

[rlithgow1]

I update the 1st post as I can when something comes up. If anyone has ideas to add, please let me know

[H_Local]

@rlithgow1

Rick, I hope you deem it ok that I added this thread to the wiki list I have been putting together!

[Wiki] Where is the Wiki… [find what you are looking for]

A starting point for your search, below you find a selection of wikis, scattered throughout the forum. Some are marked [wiki] or (wiki) in their topic others are mentioned as “guide” or “howto” As with any wiki, if you have the rights, feel free to add, update or improve this post. ———————————————The Wiki Links ————————————— Most important i guess, getting started; by bobbyD (Hubitat staff) And by @rlithgow1 Also usefull, what devices have custom drivers available; by bobbyD as well O…

[sabre170]

This is awesome! I have a few quick questions:

Seems like if I have a combination of old non-plus z-wave devices, traditional z-wave plus, and z-wave LR devices, I should be installing the non-plus devices last as I transition all my devices from smart things to Hubitat. Assuming this is correct I have 2 questions:

1. Should I be transitioning my LR devices or my Traditional 600/700/800 series devices first....or does it matter?

2. Is there a good way to know if my device is LR, 700, or non-plus? I'm guessing the good old "google the model number" is the answer.

[rlithgow1]

So for something to be LR it must have an 800 series z-wave chip and LR turned on in the firmware. If the above criteria are met to join it as LR you must use smart start to join it, otherwise it will be a standard z-wave device.

non z-wave plus devices like switches don't push their status (on/off) so you need to poll them with the built in z-wave poller. Zwave + devices (500/700/800 series chips) do not need to be polled.

@sabre170

Is there a good way to know if my device is LR, 700, or non-plus? I'm guessing the good old "google the model number" is the answer.

click the link here and then type in your model number in the search box.

https://products.z-wavealliance.org/search/index?regionId=2&searchText=

[sabre170]

Thanks! That link is super helpful!

In the original post, if I'm reading it correct, it is best to add z-wave devices like light switches as non-secure.

With Smart Things, I've found that on many devices in order to take full advantage of some of the advanced parameter features (such as auto off, or switch indicator LED behavior) they need to be installed secure. If I install them in ST unsecure, the advanced features are not available. Is this not the case with Hubitat? I do like taking advantage of those advanced parameters.

[rlithgow1]

@sabre170

In the original post, if I'm reading it correct, it is best to add z-wave devices like light switches as non-secure.

Personally I attach them all without encryption except for locks and garage door openers. Hubitat will force those to be encrypted. On hubitat devices don't need encryption to take advantage of all the device offers. That is handled by the driver.