# How to Migrate from a a SmartThings V2 or V3 Hub to an Aeotec V3 Hub

**URL:** <https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-a-a-smartthings-v2-or-v3-hub-to-an-aeotec-v3-hub/305625>\
**Category:** Devices & Integrations\
**Created:** [September 20, 2025, 3:20am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-a-a-smartthings-v2-or-v3-hub-to-an-aeotec-v3-hub/305625 "2025-09-20T03:20:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 20, 2025, 3:39am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-a-a-smartthings-v2-or-v3-hub-to-an-aeotec-v3-hub/305625/5 "2025-09-20T03:39:45Z")

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> [@XL5](#):
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> I have never done a back up. Is the back up somehow done on the SmartThings mothership ?

It is performed in the background between the hub and ST cloud. Don’t know the specifics on how often a backup is performed.

> [@XL5](#):
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> Most of my switches are Z-Wave, not Z-Wave Plus. Any problems with those working with Aeotec 3 Hub ?

Should be no problem.

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> Are people having generally good success with this migration ? (SmartThings V2 to Aeotec V3.)

A few have reported performing the migration with no issues. Here is the thread —\> [https://community.smartthings.com/t/new-hub-replace-feature-for-smartthings-hubs/271726](https://community.smartthings.com/t/new-hub-replace-feature-for-smartthings-hubs/271726)

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