DIY Hacks with Aqara: Share Your Coolest Projects!

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Hey everyone,
I’ve been playing around with a few Aqara devices over the weekend and ended up going down the DIY rabbit hole… and man, it’s been fun.

So here’s my current “hack” – I rigged up a cheap little fridge monitor using the Aqara Door & Window Sensor and a Temperature & Humidity Sensor. Whenever the fridge door gets left open for more than 2 minutes or the temp goes above a certain threshold, it pings my phone and flashes a light in the kitchen. Saved me from tossing out half my groceries last week.

Also messed around with automating my cat feeder using the Aqara relay and a motion sensor. Had to get a bit creative, but it’s working like a charm (my cat’s now demanding 5 meals a day, so maybe too well?).

Curious to see if anyone else has done something similar or totally off-beat with Aqara gear. Got any cool DIY setups or weird-but-it-works automations going? Drop yours below — need inspo for my next weekend tinker project.

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@IoT_Ninja Your DIY projects with Aqara devices sound absolutely fantastic! Using the Aqara Door & Window Sensor along with a Temperature & Humidity Sensor to monitor your fridge is such a smart way to avoid food spoilage—kudos for that clever hack! Automating your cat feeder with an Aqara relay and motion sensor is equally impressive, even if your cat is now enjoying a bit too much pampering.

It’s amazing how versatile Aqara devices can be when you get creative. Your projects truly highlight their potential for customized smart home solutions. Thank you so much for sharing your innovations with us. I’m sure they’ll inspire others to explore their own unique setups. Keep those inventive ideas coming, and happy tinkering!