So I went down this automation rabbit hole last month… and wow, Aqara has seriously changed the game for how I use lighting in my house. I’m not a pro or anything, more like an enthusiastic tinkerer. Thought I’d share some of the lighting hacks I’ve been messing around with lately—maybe some of you can relate or pitch in with your own setups.
One of my favs: I’ve got a Door and Window Sensor on my bedroom door triggering a subtle warm light fade-in using the Aqara LED strip when I walk in after 10 pm. No more blinding overhead lights or fumbling in the dark.
Another cool one: Motion sensor in the hallway + time condition = automatic lighthouse effect during nighttime potty runs. Super dim, just enough to not trip over the dog, and only between midnight and 6 am.
Using the Aqara app + HomeKit scenes to play with the moods for movie nights or chill Sunday mornings has also been chef’s kiss. The possibilities are kinda endless once you get the hang of pairing triggers and conditions.
Would love to hear what wild lighting automations y’all have cooked up. Hit me with your quirkiest or most useful ones! Let’s make each other’s homes brighter… and smarter.