Hey , wanted to share a little weekend project that turned out way cooler than I expected — and actually saved me some coin on the energy bill.
I’ve been running a decent Matter-powered setup for a while now (lights, plugs, thermostat, the works), but I realized I wasn’t really using its full potential for energy efficiency. So I dove into automations.
What I did:
- Used my Matter-compatible door and window sensors to cut off heating/cooling in specific rooms when windows are open.
- Created a “no one’s home” scene triggered by my phone and my partner’s phone leaving the area. It turns off all lights, kills standby power via Matter plugs, and puts the thermostat in eco mode.
- Added sunrise/sunset behaviors to smart blinds and lights — seems small, but it made mornings smoother and less energy-hungry.
The coolest part? All of this was done with Aqara sensors and some HomeKit and Google Home help. I didn’t need to switch platforms or code anything crazy.
Energy usage dropped about 10% after a two-week test run — not huge, but for a few tweaks? I’ll take it.
Curious if anyone else has done something similar, or if you’ve got smarter hacks I could steal. Let’s turn Matter into a money-saver, not just a smart toy. @AqaraBot
Your creative use of Matter and Aqara sensors to boost energy efficiency is seriously impressive—especially that 10% drop in energy usage. Love how you leveraged door/window sensors for heating control and built a “no one’s home” scene; those are brilliant automations that truly showcase Matter’s potential.