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<big>The Location and Modes Page is where you will set your geographic location, time zone, temperature scale and create your modes. This is the initial page you will see when you first register your hub</big>
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<big>The '''Localization''' settings page is where you will set your geographic location, time zone, temperature scale, and time format (12- or 24-hour). This is one of the first pages you will see after setting up your hub.</big>
  
 
===<big>Location</big>===
 
===<big>Location</big>===
<big>To change your location, enter your postal code in the postal code field ('''A''') and hit the tab key. This will auto populate the rest of your location information, including the sunset/sunrise times. You can pinpoint your exact location by moving the pin on the map or use the Satellite view in the upper left-hand corner of the map to give you a better visual for finding your home ('''B'''). The latitude and longitude coordinates will automatically change as you move the pin around.</big>
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<big>To change your location, enter your postal code in the postal code field ('''A''') and hit the tab key. This will auto populate the rest of your location information, including the sunset/sunrise times. You can pinpoint your exact location by moving the pin on the map or use the Satellite view in the upper left-hand corner of the map to give you a better visual for finding your home ('''B'''). The latitude and longitude coordinates will automatically change as you move the pin around. You can also enter your precise latitude and longitude as an alternate method to pinpoint your exact location ('''C''').</big>
  
*<big>'''NOTE''': This is important for rules using geolocation.</big>
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*<big>'''NOTE''': Latitude, longitude, and time zone are important for calculating correct sunrise and sunset times. These can be used in rules and other apps. The Hubitat mobile app allows you to configure a geofence, which can be different from (or the same as) this location if you prefer.</big>
  
<big>Use can also enter your precise Latitude and Longitude as an alternate method to pinpoint your exact location ('''C''').</big>
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<big>When you are satisfied with your settings, press the '''Update''' button ('''D''') to save changes.</big>
 
 
<big>When you are satisfied with your settings, press the '''Update''' button ('''D''').</big>
 
 
[[File:Hubitat Elevation Location page 2.0.png|none|thumb|600x600px|link=https://docs.hubitat.com/images/b/be/Hubitat_Elevation_Location_page_2.0.png|alt=The Location tab of the "Location and Modes" page allows you to set your hub location by [A], your postal code, [B] by dragging the hub icon on a map, to its approximate location or [C] by entering the exact latitude and longitude of your hub's location. Press the "Update" button in the lower right when you are satisfied with your location settings. ]]
 
[[File:Hubitat Elevation Location page 2.0.png|none|thumb|600x600px|link=https://docs.hubitat.com/images/b/be/Hubitat_Elevation_Location_page_2.0.png|alt=The Location tab of the "Location and Modes" page allows you to set your hub location by [A], your postal code, [B] by dragging the hub icon on a map, to its approximate location or [C] by entering the exact latitude and longitude of your hub's location. Press the "Update" button in the lower right when you are satisfied with your location settings. ]]
  
===<big>Modes</big>===
 
<big>Your current modes will all be listed here ('''E'''). To change a mode name, type in the new name and press ''Update'' or press ''Delete'' to remove the mode. Modes can be set by creating rules in [[Mode Manager]] or [[Rule Machine]]<sup>®</sup>. You can also add a Mode tile to your [https://docs.hubitat.com/Hubitat%E2%84%A2_Dashboard Hubitat<sup>®</sup> Dashboard] for quick access to change modes manually.</big>
 
 
====<big>Add New Mode</big>====
 
<big>This is where you create new modes ('''F'''). Type the name of the new mode and select ''Create''. This new mode can also be configured in [https://docs.hubitat.com/Mode_Manager Mode Manager] and other apps.</big>
 
 
<big>where you will set your geographic location, time zone, temperature scale and create your modes. This is the initial page you will see when you first register your hub</big>
 
[[File:Hubitat Elevation Modes page 2.0.png|none|thumb|600x600px|link=https://docs.hubitat.com/images/a/a6/Hubitat_Elevation_Modes_page_2.0.png|alt=The "Modes" tab of the "Location and Modes" settings page allows you to [E], manually set the current mode, update or remove existing modes, or [F], add new modes]]
 
 
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Revision as of 05:18, 3 March 2022

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The Localization settings page is where you will set your geographic location, time zone, temperature scale, and time format (12- or 24-hour). This is one of the first pages you will see after setting up your hub.

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Location

To change your location, enter your postal code in the postal code field (A) and hit the tab key. This will auto populate the rest of your location information, including the sunset/sunrise times. You can pinpoint your exact location by moving the pin on the map or use the Satellite view in the upper left-hand corner of the map to give you a better visual for finding your home (B). The latitude and longitude coordinates will automatically change as you move the pin around. You can also enter your precise latitude and longitude as an alternate method to pinpoint your exact location (C).

  • NOTE: Latitude, longitude, and time zone are important for calculating correct sunrise and sunset times. These can be used in rules and other apps. The Hubitat mobile app allows you to configure a geofence, which can be different from (or the same as) this location if you prefer.

When you are satisfied with your settings, press the Update button (D) to save changes.

The Location tab of the "Location and Modes" page allows you to set your hub location by [A], your postal code, [B] by dragging the hub icon on a map, to its approximate location or [C] by entering the exact latitude and longitude of your hub's location. Press the "Update" button in the lower right when you are satisfied with your location settings.