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The Devices page gives you a complete list of all of the devices in your system. Check Type, Source, Device ID, Status and Last Activity at a glance or select [https://docs.hubitat.com/Device_Detail_2 Device Detail] to edit or view detailed information about each device.[[File:Hubitat Elevation Devices page 2.0.png|none|thumb|600x600px|link=https://docs.hubitat.com/File:Hubitat_Elevation_Devices_page_2.0.png]]
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The Devices page gives you a complete list of all of the devices in your system. Check Type, Source, Device ID, Status and Last Activity at a glance or select [https://docs.hubitat.com/Device_Detail_2 Device Detail] to edit or view detailed information about each device. At the top of the page there are options to ''Add Virtual Device'', ''Discover Zigbee and Z-Wave Devices'', or ''Search'' for a device by one of the above attributes.
  
*Name (A) - The device name or custom device label
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=== Device View Styles ===
*Type - (B) The type of device (dimmer, motion sensor, etc.)
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To change the view type between List style and Grid style, select the appropriate icon at the top right of the Devices page.
*Source (C) - System built in driver or user created driver
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*Device Network ID (D) - This is the reference used by the controller for real devices, and by apps for virtual devices
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# [[File:Devices List View.png|none|thumb|600x600px]][[File:Devices Grid View.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
*Status (E) - Shows the current status of the device. Either Active, Inactive or Unknown.
 
*Last Activity (F) - The date/time of the last registered activity of the device
 
  
At the top of the page there are options to ''Add Virtual Device'', ''Discover Zigbee and Z-Wave Devices'', or ''Search'' for a device by one of the above attributes.The Devices page gives you a complete list of all of the devices in your system. Check Type, Source, Device ID, Status and Last Activity at a glance or select [https://docs.hubitat.com/Device_Detail_2 Device Detail] to edit or view detailed information about each device.[[File:Hubitat Elevation Devices page 2.0.png|none|thumb|600x600px|link=https://docs.hubitat.com/File:Hubitat_Elevation_Devices_page_2.0.png]]
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=== Device Columns ===
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The Devices page gives you a complete list of all of the devices in your system. Check Type, Source, Device ID, Status and Last Activity at a glance or press on the device name to view [[Device Detail]]. You will be able to edit or view detailed information about each device.
  
 
*Name (A) - The device name or custom device label
 
*Name (A) - The device name or custom device label
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*Source (C) - System built in driver or user created driver
 
*Source (C) - System built in driver or user created driver
 
*Device Network ID (D) - This is the reference used by the controller for real devices, and by apps for virtual devices
 
*Device Network ID (D) - This is the reference used by the controller for real devices, and by apps for virtual devices
*Status (E) - Shows the current status of the device. Either Active, Inactive or Unknown.
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*Last Activity (E) - The date/time of the last registered activity of the device [[File:Devices 2.1.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
*Last Activity (F) - The date/time of the last registered activity of the device
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=== Disable Device Drivers ===
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Rather than removing a device driver you suspect may be causing an issue with your hub, you can simply disable it to see if the problem is resolved.
  
At the top of the page there are options to ''Add Virtual Device'', ''Discover Zigbee and Z-Wave Devices'', or ''Search'' for a device by one of the above attributes.
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# Select the '''X''' at the top right to reveal the '''Disable''' check boxes.
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# Enter a checkmark in the box to the left of a device name is a fast and simple way to troubleshoot custom drivers you suspect may be affecting the performance or operation of your hub.
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# Remove the checkmark from the '''Disable''' checkbox to re-enable the device.
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# Select the red '''X''' to hide the '''Disable''' checkboxes from view.[[File:Disable device drivers.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]

Revision as of 23:44, 10 April 2019

The Devices page gives you a complete list of all of the devices in your system. Check Type, Source, Device ID, Status and Last Activity at a glance or select Device Detail to edit or view detailed information about each device. At the top of the page there are options to Add Virtual Device, Discover Zigbee and Z-Wave Devices, or Search for a device by one of the above attributes.

Device View Styles

To change the view type between List style and Grid style, select the appropriate icon at the top right of the Devices page.

  1. Devices List View.png
    Devices Grid View.png

Device Columns

The Devices page gives you a complete list of all of the devices in your system. Check Type, Source, Device ID, Status and Last Activity at a glance or press on the device name to view Device Detail. You will be able to edit or view detailed information about each device.

  • Name (A) - The device name or custom device label
  • Type - (B) The type of device (dimmer, motion sensor, etc.)
  • Source (C) - System built in driver or user created driver
  • Device Network ID (D) - This is the reference used by the controller for real devices, and by apps for virtual devices
  • Last Activity (E) - The date/time of the last registered activity of the device
    Devices 2.1.png

Disable Device Drivers

Rather than removing a device driver you suspect may be causing an issue with your hub, you can simply disable it to see if the problem is resolved.

  1. Select the X at the top right to reveal the Disable check boxes.
  2. Enter a checkmark in the box to the left of a device name is a fast and simple way to troubleshoot custom drivers you suspect may be affecting the performance or operation of your hub.
  3. Remove the checkmark from the Disable checkbox to re-enable the device.
  4. Select the red X to hide the Disable checkboxes from view.
    Disable device drivers.png