Hubitat Safety Monitor HSM

Getting Started with Hubitat Safety Monitor: A Beginner's Guide  

What is Hubitat Safety Monitor?

Key Features for Beginners

1. Easy Alerts:
   • HSM sends you notifications in the way you prefer—via text, push notifications, or even voice messages.
   • It can trigger alarms or flash lights to grab your attention if something unexpected happens.
2. Customizable Monitoring:
   • You can set up different modes like "Away" or "Home" to adjust how sensitive the system is.
   • This means you can tailor the alerts based on whether you're at home or not.
3. Automatic and Manual Control:
   • You can set the system to arm or disarm automatically based on your schedule or routines.
   • Or, you can use buttons or switches to control it manually.
4. Custom Rules:
   • Want to know if a door is left open or if the temperature drops too low? HSM lets you create custom rules for these situations.
   • You can even set these rules to only trigger during certain times or when you're in a specific mode.

Why Use Hubitat Safety Monitor?

• Peace of Mind: HSM helps you stay on top of what's happening at home, even when you're not there.
• Flexibility: It's easy to adjust the settings to fit your lifestyle and preferences.
• Integration: Works well with many smart devices, making it a great addition to your smart home setup.

Setting Up Hubitat Safety Monitor

1. Install the App: Find the Hubitat Safety Monitor app in your Hubitat hub's app list and add it.
2. Set Up Alerts: Choose what kind of alerts you want to receive and when.
3. Customize Your Monitoring: Create rules for specific situations that matter to you.
4. Arm and Disarm: Use buttons or switches to control the system manually.