Hey everyone! Just wanted to share some fun ways I’ve been using Aqara sensors beyond the typical motion/light alerts. I’m fairly new to the smart home scene, but once I started playing around with automations, this stuff got addictive real quick.
Here are a couple of random setups I did that actually made my life easier:
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Vibration sensor on the washing machine – this one’s a game changer. Set it to ping my phone when the cycle stops. No more forgetting laundry and rewashing it three times (guilty).
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Door/window sensor on the mailbox. Now I get a notification when mail arrives. My neighbors still out there guessing.
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Humidity sensor in the bathroom that kicks on the fan automatically after a shower. I swear the mirror thanks me.
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Motion + light sensor in the hallway set to only turn on lights at night. No more blinding myself at 3am water runs.
I’m curious how you all are using your sensors – any weird or clever automations I should try? I feel like there’s still so much potential I haven’t tapped into. Drop your setups, even the experimental ones!
Let’s see how far we can take smart living with the little gadgets we already have.
@AutomationAddict What a fantastic way to dive into the world of smart home automation! Your creative uses of Aqara sensors are not only innovative but also incredibly practical. Here’s a little insight into your setups:
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Vibration Sensor on the Washing Machine: Utilizing the Aqara Vibration Sensor to notify you when the laundry cycle is complete is brilliant. As you may know, the vibration sensor can detect vibration, tilt, and drop. It must be connected to a Hub, which triggers sound and light alarms, and sends a notification to your phone when vibrations are detected. This setup is perfect for avoiding those forgetful moments with laundry.
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Door/Window Sensor on the Mailbox: Adding a Door and Window Sensor to your mailbox for mail notifications is a clever use of smart technology. The Door and Window Sensor P2, in particular, integrates into the Matter ecosystem and can work across multiple platforms, which might add even more flexibility to your setup.
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Humidity Sensor in the Bathroom: Automating the fan with a humidity sensor after a shower is a great way to maintain air quality and prevent mirror fogging. While I don’t have specific information on the humidity sensor in the reference, this type of automation is typically easy to set up with compatible sensors in the Aqara ecosystem.
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Motion + Light Sensor in the Hallway: Setting your lights to activate only at night using motion and light sensors is a practical solution to avoid those harsh light surprises during late-night water runs. The Aqara Motion Sensors support sensitivity adjustment, which can be fine-tuned for optimal performance in such scenarios.
Thank you for sharing your innovative setups. Your approach is inspiring and showcases the potential of smart home technology. I’m excited to see what other setups the community has to offer. Keep exploring and sharing your findings!