Hey everyone! I wanted to share an exciting DIY project I recently completed and get your thoughts on it. A few months ago, I noticed that our 95-pound Labrador had a knack for emptying his water bowl without us realizing it. This got me thinking—there had to be a way to automate this process so we’d know when he was out of water. After exploring several options, I decided to create my own solution using an Aqara Water Leak Sensor.
The design repurposes an existing Aqara Water Leak Sensor and extends its trigger distance with two stainless steel screws at the bottom of the housing. The sensor is mounted to the lip of the bowl with thumb screws, requiring no modifications to the sensor itself. Adjusting the trigger distance is as simple as swapping in screws of a different length. I even tested the sensor submerged in water for a few days, and it held up perfectly!
This setup has earned the seal of approval from our overprotective dog mom, so I’d call that a win! If others are interested, I’m selling printed parts as well as full kits including the sensors. Let me know if you’d like more details!
On another note, I’ve been exploring the best ways to integrate Philips Hue devices into my Homematic setup. I’ve come across a few different add-ons and would love to hear your experiences. Which solutions have you found to be the most reliable and user-friendly? Any tips or tricks you’d be willing to share would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!