Hey folks - I'm diving deeper into the smart home, and I've eyed Hubitat as the unit I want administrating everything I have and will have going forward (currently door locks, lights, thermostat - but have more I want to add on). I've been reading heavily into this topic, but I'm still feeling very…

[image] CBrady: but I need to pay for access to settings and configuration? Correct. Either pay for Remote Admin, or setup a simple VPN like Tailscale on some permanently on computer on your home network. This is the route that many users have chosen, although Remote Admin is also a popular a…

[image] CBrady: From what I'm reading, I need to purchase something like an Apple HomePod Mini You will need this if you want to use Apple Home to control your devices when you are away from your home network. Apple HomeKit needs a "Home hub" for control via the cloud. This could be a Homepod…

Thank you for that - that alone was incredibly helpful. I know Apple Home is pretty simplistic, but that's also part of the idea. I do have some confusion on remote access to Hubitat... is the case that I can access and activate existing functions for free, but I need to pay for access to settings …

You're a godsend - I've got many hours of research under my belt now and this was the piece I could not tie together. Thank you so much for clarifying - pulling the trigger on the Hubitat now!

Also, without purchasing a Remote Admin subscription, you can (for free) use a WAN link to a Dashboard that you create so that you (or anyone who has that link) can turn devices on and off, see device status, and, once you get more familiar with the platform, set up virtual switches or virtual butto…

Since you will be a new user, look at this post. It will help you avoid some gotchas. [image] Are you new to home automation or Hubitat or coming from a different platform such as SmartThings, Vera, or Wink? This may help! 🎬 Get Started Just throwing this out there. It ma…

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