Hey , Share a few Aqara tricks I stumbled on after a few late nights tinkering. Thought I had my setup dialed in, but turns out I was only scratching the surface.
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Double automation triggers: I set my Motion Sensor to not just turn on lights, but also trigger different scenes depending on the time of day. Morning? Lights + news podcast. Evening? Dim warm light + Spotify chill playlist. Total vibe shift.
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Hidden button magic: I stuck a Mini Switch under my coffee table. One tap = living room lights off + curtain close + TV on. Perfect for movie night without yelling at Alexa.
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Vibration sensor as a mailbox alert: Tossed one inside the mailbox. When it detects movement, I get a push notification. Mail’s here, no guessing.
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Cube controller for kids’ room: My daughter loves controlling the light colors by flipping/rotating the Cube. Bonus: She actually wants to go to bed now just so she can use it…
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Temperature sensor = closet dehumidifier trigger: Living in a humid area, I use the sensor to kick on a smart plug connected to a dehumidifier when humidity spikes inside the wardrobe.
Just a few fun ones that made my smart home feel less “tech experiment” and more “this actually works for me.” Curious—anyone got weird/clever automations you’re running? Let’s swap ideas!
