Considering move from ST to HE

[wjohnson54]

First, sorry if you got this questions a dozen times before but I would appreciate your help.

Were best to buy Hubitat if I want the latest version? I typically buy off Amazon but not sure if they carry v1 or v2?

I write my own applications and in my little study it appears HE is similar. True? Any guideline documents?

Is there an IDE like in ST and if not how do you include your own apps into HE?

Is there a recommended coding examples repository?

All my questions are related to writing my own apps, so can you generate Android notifications and send SMS messages?

How is presence sensing handled? I use my Android phone in ST.

Can I schedule events to occur at specific time (like using cron times)?

Kasa tp-link (wifi) is important to me. ST allows this through custom handlers and a management tool in SmartApps. Is it possible to use tp-link devices in HE?

My devices are: Nest stat, several Inovelli switches & plugs (NZW30, NZW97), GE/Jasco Z-Wave Plus On/Off Switch, Zooz power switch & indoor double plug, Aeon Labs Multifunction Siren, Fibaro Flood Sensor, and tp-link devices (HS100, HS105, KP400). Any issues with integration into HE?

I seen the documentation on Nest thermostat but I’m confused. Can I use Nest stat within HE?

Can I create/use virtual switches (on/off and momentary) in HE?

Do I have to remove device from both ST and Alexa before moving it to HE?

[keithcroshaw]

@wjohnson54

Is there an IDE like in ST

Almost identical.

@wjohnson54

Is there a recommended coding examples repository?

Driver code samples

We have published some example driver code in our public Github repo. These are actual production drivers included in the HE platform. Currently published: Generic Zigbee RGBW bulb Virtual Lock driver and the Generic Z-Wave Central Scene Dimmer

@wjohnson54

can you generate Android notifications and send SMS messages?

Yes and through Pushover notifications is the official method. I use IFTTT -> Anything.

@wjohnson54

How is presence sensing handled?

Life 360 officially. I use Homekit integration, it's pretty open but there is no app yet, it's coming with this functionality built in I believe.

@wjohnson54

Can I schedule events to occur at specific time

Yes through Simple Lighting or Rule Machine or anything else.

@wjohnson54

Kasa tp-link (wifi) is important to me.

There is a good local driver for those from the community.

[DEPRECATED] Kasa Plug, Switch, and Bulb integration

This integration is now DEPRECATED in favor of the Built-In Capability and the HUBITAT Matter implementation. The integration still works; however, updates and fixes are not a priority on my part. Legacy Kasa Devices. These are the non-Matter Kasa Devices except for the Kasa Hub 100. New installations should be via the built-in integration. Matter Kasa Devices and Kasa Hub. Two options: Use the HUBITAT MATTER INTEGRATION. Go to the TP-Link TAPO integration below and select Kasa devices f…

@wjohnson54

My devices are

Here are the supported devices although many more are supported through the community just like ST:

https://docs.hubitat.com/index.php?title=List_of_Supported_Devices

@wjohnson54

Can I use Nest stat within HE?

Through the community NST Manager now, since Nest closed their dev program.

NST Manager ported to Hubitat

Here is a port of NST Manager app, automations etc to Hubitat NOTICE Update from Nest: Google Backtracks on Ending 'Works With Nest': What It Means For You | Tom's Guide Earlier announcement: Nest will be shutting down their API August 31, 2019 Google kills Works with Nest as it prepares for a Google Assistant future What’s happening at Nest? | Nest General documentation on the automations is at: NST Manager - Things That Are Smart Wiki However app and device installation instructions s…

@wjohnson54

Can I create/use virtual switches (on/off and momentary) in HE?

Yes

@wjohnson54

Do I have to remove device from both ST and Alexa before moving it to HE?

Z-Wave and Zigbee, yes.

[erktrek]

Were best to buy Hubitat if I want the latest version? I typically buy off Amazon but not sure if they carry v1 or v2?

Amazon has the latest version in stock but either one will work fine. The older one has external usb stick(s) which may be a bit more flexible but the functionality is the same as far as I know . I have 4 hubs - 2 older (C4) and 2 newer (C5). You can also buy direct from the HE website. They have sales from time to time also it might make returning/replacement faster in the event of an issue.

[djgutheinz]

@keithcroshaw

Kasa tp-link (wifi) is important to me.

The Kasa Tp-link integration is by the same author as on smartThings. It is also better in that it does not require a Kasa Account nor an external node.js Hub. This is now my primary platform.

[wjohnson54]

Thank you