Alright, so I finally took a weekend to dive into full-on DIY home automation using Aqara gear, and wow… I wish I’d done this sooner.
For context: I’m more of a tinkerer than a tech pro. Been using basic smart plugs and bulbs for a while, but I finally decided to go deeper down the rabbit hole. Got myself the Aqara Hub M2, some motion sensors, door sensors, and the Magic Cube (yep, the cube that does tricks depending on how you flip or rotate it — it’s cooler than it sounds).
Started simple — motion-triggered lights in the hallway. At night, they dim automatically instead of blasting full brightness. Game changer for midnight snacks.
Then I got fancy. Set up a scene where when I open the door after 6 pm, the lights turn on, AC kicks in, and my playlist starts. The wife thought I turned into Tony Stark.
Also messed around with the Magic Cube to control scenes — flip it to play music, rotate to dim lights, double tap to lock doors. Took a bit to set up logic right in the Aqara app, but once it clicked, smooth sailing.
Still learning, but automation’s becoming addictive. Anyone got cool ideas you’ve set up with Aqara? Especially curious about creative ways to use the vibration sensor or cube combos.
Let’s swap setups — curious to see how creative people are getting with this stuff.
