We’re excited to introduce the new Email Notification driver for Hubitat Elevation! This driver allows users to send alert emails through several popular email delivery providers.
The driver is available now, with recently released 2.5.0.153 version.
Once configured, the driver appears as a standard notification device, allowing email alerts to work seamlessly alongside push notifications, Pushover, speech devices, and other notification methods you may already be using.
Supported Providers
The initial release includes support for:
- Brevo
- Mailjet
- Resend
- Mailgun
- SMTP2GO
- MailerSend
- Postmark
- Custom SMTP server
Brevo is selected as the default provider because it offers a generous free tier that works well for most home automation notification needs. If you already use another provider, or simply prefer a different service, you can easily switch to any of the supported options.
Why These Providers?
The goal of this integration is flexibility and accessibility. The supported providers were selected because they offer practical free-tier or small-scale plans suitable for home automation alerts.
For users with higher notification volumes, these services also offer paid plans with expanded capabilities. Hubitat does not receive any commission or revenue from these providers.
How Configuration Works
At the top of the driver settings page, you can select your preferred email provider.
Before configuring the driver, you will need to create an account with your chosen provider and obtain the required API key or credentials from that provider’s dashboard.
Once selected, the driver dynamically displays the configuration options specific to that provider. Each provider maintains its own independent settings, including:
- Sender address
- Recipient addresses
- Default subject
- Authentication credentials
This approach helps prevent accidentally reusing incorrect credentials or sender information when switching between providers.
For convenience, the driver also includes a direct login link for the selected provider, making it easy to create or manage your account.
Configuration Status
Settings can be saved even if configuration is incomplete, making it easier to switch providers or complete setup gradually.
A dedicated status field indicates the current configuration state:
- Not configured
- Invalid configuration
- Configured
- Sent
If setup is incomplete or invalid, the status field will provide guidance on what still requires attention.
Notification Type
The Email Notification driver is designed specifically for plain-text alert emails and notifications.
As always, feedback and suggestions are welcome!
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