I switched from Homey to Hubitat Elevation some time ago due to reliability issues I experienced with Homey. While it’s unfortunate that some discussions in forums can become a bit heated, I believe it’s more helpful to focus on sharing insights rather than pointing fingers. I want to offer a balanced perspective based on my own experiences with both platforms.
I’m back on this forum now because while Hubitat has its strengths, it’s not perfect, and I’ve been reconsidering a potential move back to Homey Pro. Homey has an impressive interface, a very powerful Flow editor, and broader support for European devices. However, the issue I experienced was with the reliability of the radio signal and the overall stability, which affected the performance of the flows. These are concerns that persist for me, as they were problematic in my earlier use of Homey.
In contrast, while Hubitat’s interface feels quite dated and creating rules can sometimes be frustrating, once you get the hang of it, it’s incredibly reliable. The radio strength has been outstanding in my experience, and it covers all distances within my home effectively. There’s often talk about radio interference between Zigbee and other devices, but in my case, running Hubitat alongside a Hue hub on different channels works seamlessly.
That being said, Hubitat could definitely improve in areas such as support for more European devices, particularly TRVs, and a more modern interface. Progress has been made, but there’s still room for improvement, and I’m hopeful that the future holds more development—especially with Matter, which could open up more device compatibility.
In the end, both systems have their pros and cons. Homey excels with its sleek interface and ease of use, while Hubitat offers robust reliability once you navigate its learning curve. If you’re sticking with Homey, perhaps try adding more repeaters to boost the radio signal. But if you’re open to trying Hubitat, be prepared for a bit of a learning curve, which, in my case, was worth it for the reliability it offers.
For now, I’m staying with my Hubitat C8 Pro but will continue to watch Homey’s development. Whichever platform ultimately finds the right balance of reliability and user experience will likely determine where I settle. I hope this helps, and that you find the solution that works best for your needs. My aim is not to claim one system is better than the other but to provide an alternative view to consider.
Best of luck in your decision-making!
If that’s true that’s very disappointing and discouraging since it means other Hubs are worse than this.
