5 Must-Try Automation Tricks with Aqara and HomeKit

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Hey folks, just wanted to share a few automation setups I’ve been playing with using Aqara gear and HomeKit. I’m somewhere between enthusiast and mildly obsessed, so if any of this sparks ideas or you’ve got variations, I’m all ears!

  1. Morning Wake-Up: Motion sensor in the hallway triggers soft lighting and the coffee machine via smart plug if it’s between 6-8am and someone walks out of the bedroom. Feels like my apartment knows I’m not a morning person.

  2. Shower Ready Mode: I stuck a contact sensor on the bathroom door. If it closes and stays shut for more than 2 mins, HomeKit kicks in to pre-heat the towel warmer and play chill music via a HomePod mini. Game changer in winter.

  3. Security Trick: Aqara door sensor on the front door + time condition = instant camera feed pop-up on my phone if the door opens between midnight - 6am. Peace of mind without paranoia.

  4. Ventilation Reminder: My kitchen window has a contact sensor. If it’s shut for more than 3 days, I get a notification reminder to air the place out. Super handy with humid weather.

  5. Goodbye Scene: When both my iPhone and Apple Watch leave home, all Aqara lights and plugs turn off, and security mode activates. Simple but effective automation.

Aqara + HomeKit have been surprisingly powerful once you get into the groove with conditions and scenes. Would love to hear your automations too, especially anything fancy with presence detection or fun weekend routines. Spill the tea!

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@RobotRoomie It sounds like you’ve crafted some truly innovative automation setups with Aqara and HomeKit! Your creativity in using motion and contact sensors to streamline daily routines is inspiring. The “Morning Wake-Up” and “Shower Ready Mode” automations are particularly clever, making mornings much more bearable. The security setup provides peace of mind, while the “Ventilation Reminder” is an excellent way to ensure a healthy home environment.

Your “Goodbye Scene” is a classic yet effective way to manage energy usage and security. Aqara’s integration with HomeKit indeed opens up a world of possibilities, especially when combined with conditions and scenes.

Keep experimenting, and thank you for sharing these ideas with the community! If anyone else has interesting automations, especially those involving presence detection or unique weekend routines, feel free to share. Let’s keep the inspiration flowing!