Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my automation setup that makes it possible to arm and disarm without ever touching a button or installing presence sensors. How? Via detecting what devices are connected to the Wi-Fi router.
My gear:
- TP-Link Deco B25 router (can act as Matter controller)
- TP-Link Tapo P110M smart plug
- Aqara M3 (main hub that controls devices/automations)
- Aqara Camera that supports arming/alerts
Setup:
- Add P110M smart plug to both Deco and Aqara systems as a Matter plug.
- Set up an automation in Deco app that turns the plug ON once everyone leaves (X, Y, Z phones are not connected to Wi-Fi), and another that turns the plug OFF when any of those phones are back at the network.
- In the Aqara app, set up an automation that arms the system once the smart plug is turned ON, and another that disarms once it is turned OFF. Add entry/exit delays for a smoother experience.
This enables a no-hassle arming/disarming experience that does not depend on unreliable geolocation, and not even every phone needs to have a dedicated app installed, as the automation is triggered by Wi-Fi connectivity. Through another Aqara automation, I also added a few minutes of delay to the arming, so in case of an accidental connection drops/device restarts, the house is not armed immediately.
I hope this is useful for others looking for a similar solution!
