Hey everyone,
Just wanted to drop in and share some of the coolest automations I’ve set up using my Aqara gear — figured someone might find some inspo or even help me take things a step further.
A bit about me — I’m not a tech wizard or anything, more of a smart home hobbyist. Been slowly building out my setup room by room using Aqara sensors, switches, and their hub. What I love is how easy it is to combine stuff and get it doing exactly what I want.
Here are a few automations I’ve got running that really leveled up the comfort at home:
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Morning Wake-Up Mode – I’ve got a motion sensor in the hallway that triggers the bathroom light + smart plug for the coffee machine between 7-9am on weekdays. So as soon as I leave the bedroom, boom — lights and caffeine.
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Laziest Lights Ever – Motion sensor in the living room paired with a door sensor on my apartment entrance — if I come home and it’s after 6pm, the lights turn on automatically. Super convenient when your hands are full with groceries.
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Sleep Mode – That door sensor again: once it’s shut after 11pm, it triggers bedtime lights (dimmed warm lights in bedroom) and shuts off the rest of the devices like TV and AC. Feels like the house knows I’m calling it a night.
Honestly, these aren’t super fancy, but they’ve made my place feel way smarter without needing voice commands or phone fiddling. The freedom Aqara gives for chaining conditions is the secret sauce.
Curious — what automations have y’all set up that just make life smoother? I’m always looking for fun ideas to steal
Let’s build a comfort-master-level setup together!