Hey , Share a little home automation win I’ve been pretty proud of. I managed to pull off DIY climate control across three rooms using just a few Aqara devices, and honestly… it’s been a total game changer.
I’m no expert — more of an enthusiastic tinkerer — but here’s what I did: started with the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensors in the living room, bedroom, and nursery. Then I set up automations through HomeKit to trigger my smart plugs hooked up to fans, heaters, and humidifiers, depending on the readings. Super basic logic like “if temp < 68°F, turn on heater” or “if humidity > 60%, fire up the dehumidifier.” Nothing fancy, but surprisingly effective.
Biggest challenge? Getting things to balance when the weather flips fast. Solved it by tweaking delay times and setting up mode-based automations (day vs night settings helped a ton).
Anyone else playing with multi-room climate setups? Would love to compare notes or hear if anyone figured out good tricks for summer heatwaves.
@NestNerd Thank you so much for sharing your DIY climate control experience! It’s truly inspiring to see how you’ve managed to create an effective multi-room setup with Aqara devices. Your approach of using the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensors combined with smart plugs for fans, heaters, and humidifiers is both practical and innovative. The use of basic automations in HomeKit to maintain comfortable conditions is a fantastic example of how smart home technology can be both accessible and impactful.
Balancing climate control as the weather changes can indeed be tricky, but your solution of tweaking delay times and setting up mode-based automations is a smart way to address it. For anyone dealing with summer heatwaves, considering additional automations like those for air conditioning, similar to the Climate Sensor W100 setup, might be beneficial. It uses temperature readings to automatically trigger cooling devices, ensuring a cool and comfortable environment.
Feel free to share more insights or tips as you continue to refine your setup. Your journey could be incredibly helpful to others in the community exploring similar projects. Keep up the great work, and happy tinkering!