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| − | It is important to remember that your Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> hub is a computer and should be treated as such. This means you must shut down your hub down safely using '''Shutdown Hub''' from the ''Settings'' page, keep it updated with the latest platform updates, and store backups locally on a regular basis. | + | <big>It is important to remember that your Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> hub is a computer and should be treated as such. This means you must shut down your hub down safely using '''Shutdown Hub''' from the ''Settings'' page, keep it updated with the latest platform updates, and store backups locally on a regular basis.</big> |
| − | Because of our belief in local processing and maintaining your personal privacy, Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> does not push updates onto your hub. It is strongly recommended you regularly update your hub with the latest software so you will always have the latest features and security protection. | + | <big>Because of our belief in local processing and maintaining your personal privacy, Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> does not push updates onto your hub. It is strongly recommended you regularly update your hub with the latest software so you will always have the latest features and security protection.</big> |
| − | ===How to update your hub=== | + | ===<big>How to update your hub</big>=== |
| − | #Select '''Settings''' | + | #<big>Select '''Settings''' on your hub.</big> |
| − | #Choose '''Check for Updates'''.[[File:Check for update v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | + | #<big>Choose '''Check for Updates'''.</big>[[File:Check for update v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] |
| − | # | + | #<big>If an update is available, select '''Update Hub'''.</big> |
| − | + | #*<big>'''NOTE''': It is not mandatory that you update your hub. The choice is yours alone. If you choose to update, you can view the release notes in the update window or at a later time by visiting the Platform [[Release Notes]] doc.</big> | |
| − | #*'''NOTE''': It is not mandatory that you update your hub. The choice is yours alone. If you choose to update, you can view the release notes in the update window or at a later time by visiting the Platform [[Release Notes]] doc. | ||
#*:[[File:Hub Update Available v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | #*:[[File:Hub Update Available v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | ||
| − | #Accept the Terms of Service. | + | #<big>Accept the Terms of Service.</big> |
#:[[File:Hubitat TOS v2.png|445x445px]] | #:[[File:Hubitat TOS v2.png|445x445px]] | ||
| − | #Your hub will go through the installation process automatically. This process may take several minutes. When the install is complete, you will be brought back to the home page of the | + | #<big>Your hub will go through the installation process automatically. This process may take several minutes. When the install is complete, you will be brought back to the home page of the hub.</big>[[File:Hub Download Progress v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]][[File:Hubitat Verifying update v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]][[File:Hubitat Extracting update v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]][[File:Hubitat Applying update v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]][[File:HE booting v2.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] |
| − | ===How to Shut Down Your Hub=== | + | ===<big>How to Shut Down Your Hub</big>=== |
| − | Occasionally you may want to move your hub or power it down. It is important to shut it down properly to keep it running smoothly when you power it back up. Here’s how: | + | <big>Occasionally you may want to move your hub or power it down. It is important to shut it down properly to keep it running smoothly when you power it back up. Here’s how:</big> |
| − | #Go to the ''Settings'' page | + | #<big>Go to the '''Settings''' page of your hub.</big> |
| − | #Select '''Shutdown Hub'''. | + | #<big>Select '''Shutdown Hub'''.</big> |
#:[[File:Shutdown hub v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | #:[[File:Shutdown hub v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | ||
| − | #Wait until the LED on your hub turns red. It is now safe to unplug your hub. To restart your hub, simply plug it back in. | + | #<big>Wait until the LED on your hub turns red. It is now safe to unplug your hub. To restart your hub, simply plug it back in.</big> |
| − | ===How to Reboot Your Hub=== | + | ===<big>How to Reboot Your Hub</big>=== |
| − | If your hub is not performing as expected, there's a good chance that a reboot may be required. To reboot properly: | + | <big>If your hub is not performing as expected, there's a good chance that a reboot may be required. To reboot properly:</big> |
| − | #Go to the ''Settings'' page | + | #<big>Go to the '''Settings''' page of your hub.</big> |
| − | #Choose '''Reboot Hub'''. | + | #<big>Choose '''Reboot Hub'''.</big> |
#:[[File:Reboot hub v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | #:[[File:Reboot hub v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | ||
| − | #You will be asked to confirm the reboot. The hub will then automatically cycle through its rebooting process. After a few minutes, hit refresh on your browser and you'll be back in business. | + | #<big>You will be asked to confirm the reboot. The hub will then automatically cycle through its rebooting process. After a few minutes, hit refresh on your browser and you'll be back in business.</big> |
| − | ===How to Backup Your Hub=== | + | ===<big>How to Backup Your Hub</big>=== |
| − | Your Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> hub automatically generates a backup every day at 3:00am in your local time zone. These backups are stored on the hub for five days. After making changes to your hub (adding devices, automations, etc.), it is a good idea to do a manual backup and download it to your computer or storage device. | + | <big>Your Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> hub automatically generates a backup every day at 3:00am in your local time zone. These backups are stored on the hub for five days. After making changes to your hub (adding devices, automations, etc.), it is a good idea to do a manual backup and download it to your computer or storage device.</big> |
| − | #Go to the ''Settings'' page | + | #<big>Go to the '''''Settings''''' page of your hub.</big> |
| − | #Select the ''Backup and Restore'' button.[[File:Backup and Restore v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | + | #<big>Select the '''Backup and Restore''' button.</big>[[File:Backup and Restore v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] |
| − | #Select the '''Download''' button under the ''Create New Backup and Download Locally'' section. '''NOTE:''' You can also download any of the automatic backups that have been stored. | + | #<big>Select the '''Download''' button under the ''Create New Backup and Download Locally'' section. '''NOTE:''' You can also download any of the automatic backups that have been stored.</big> |
| − | #The backup will be saved on your computer, which can be uploaded later to restore your hub to its current state if you desire.[[File:Backup database v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | + | #<big>The backup will be saved on your computer, which can be uploaded later to restore your hub to its current state if you desire.</big>[[File:Backup database v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] |
| − | '''How to restore from backup''' | + | '''<big>How to restore from backup</big>''' |
| − | If you have made changes to your hub and want to go back to a previous saved backup, Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> makes it easy. | + | <big>If you have made changes to your hub and want to go back to a previous saved backup, Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> makes it easy.</big> |
| − | #Go to the ''Settings'' page | + | #<big>Go to the ''Settings'' page of your hub.</big> |
| − | #Select the '''Backup and Restore''' button.[[File:Backup and Restore v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | + | #<big>Select the '''Backup and Restore''' button.</big>[[File:Backup and Restore v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] |
| − | #If you want to restore to one of the Automatic backups stored on your hub, select the '''Restore''' button next to the backup file.[[File:Restore Daily Backups v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | + | #<big>If you want to restore to one of the Automatic backups stored on your hub, select the '''Restore''' button next to the backup file.</big>[[File:Restore Daily Backups v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] |
| − | #If you want to restore to a file saved on your computer, press the '''Choose file''' button and select the file you want to use.[[File:Restore from local backup v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] | + | #<big>If you want to restore to a file saved on your computer, press the '''Choose file''' button and select the file you want to use.</big>[[File:Restore from local backup v3.png|none|thumb|600x600px]] |
| − | #Confirm the restore selection, and your Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> hub will reset with those settings. | + | #<big>Confirm the restore selection, and your Hubitat Elevation<sup>®</sup> hub will reset with those settings.</big> |
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Revision as of 05:12, 17 March 2021
It is important to remember that your Hubitat Elevation® hub is a computer and should be treated as such. This means you must shut down your hub down safely using Shutdown Hub from the Settings page, keep it updated with the latest platform updates, and store backups locally on a regular basis.
Because of our belief in local processing and maintaining your personal privacy, Hubitat Elevation® does not push updates onto your hub. It is strongly recommended you regularly update your hub with the latest software so you will always have the latest features and security protection.
Contents
How to update your hub
- Select Settings on your hub.
- Choose Check for Updates.
- If an update is available, select Update Hub.
- NOTE: It is not mandatory that you update your hub. The choice is yours alone. If you choose to update, you can view the release notes in the update window or at a later time by visiting the Platform Release Notes doc.
- NOTE: It is not mandatory that you update your hub. The choice is yours alone. If you choose to update, you can view the release notes in the update window or at a later time by visiting the Platform Release Notes doc.
- Accept the Terms of Service.
- Your hub will go through the installation process automatically. This process may take several minutes. When the install is complete, you will be brought back to the home page of the hub.
How to Shut Down Your Hub
Occasionally you may want to move your hub or power it down. It is important to shut it down properly to keep it running smoothly when you power it back up. Here’s how:
- Go to the Settings page of your hub.
- Select Shutdown Hub.
- Wait until the LED on your hub turns red. It is now safe to unplug your hub. To restart your hub, simply plug it back in.
How to Reboot Your Hub
If your hub is not performing as expected, there's a good chance that a reboot may be required. To reboot properly:
- Go to the Settings page of your hub.
- Choose Reboot Hub.
- You will be asked to confirm the reboot. The hub will then automatically cycle through its rebooting process. After a few minutes, hit refresh on your browser and you'll be back in business.
How to Backup Your Hub
Your Hubitat Elevation® hub automatically generates a backup every day at 3:00am in your local time zone. These backups are stored on the hub for five days. After making changes to your hub (adding devices, automations, etc.), it is a good idea to do a manual backup and download it to your computer or storage device.
- Go to the Settings page of your hub.
- Select the Backup and Restore button.
- Select the Download button under the Create New Backup and Download Locally section. NOTE: You can also download any of the automatic backups that have been stored.
- The backup will be saved on your computer, which can be uploaded later to restore your hub to its current state if you desire.
How to restore from backup
If you have made changes to your hub and want to go back to a previous saved backup, Hubitat Elevation® makes it easy.
- Go to the Settings page of your hub.
- Select the Backup and Restore button.
- If you want to restore to one of the Automatic backups stored on your hub, select the Restore button next to the backup file.
- If you want to restore to a file saved on your computer, press the Choose file button and select the file you want to use.
- Confirm the restore selection, and your Hubitat Elevation® hub will reset with those settings.
