[Easy Points] What if you could design your own device plugins?

[ulf_ivarsson]

Hi. I do like the idea of Logic Flip. Thinking about humidity (indoor) and seasonal changes that affects humidity. We do react to too high humidity (60%+) and can act on that (dehumidifiers etc). What abbout too low humidity?

[coletti.robert]

Interesting concept.

The one idea i’ve had for a while - and I don’t know if this fits with what you’re asking for - is to have the keypad of U200 be a separate device that can be used in other automations. For example, either create automations based on whose code unlocks the door, or have entirely separate codes that just trigger automations like opening a garage.

[Balthazar]

If the presence sensor detects that we have been sitting for too long, it flashes the lights in the room to remind us to move.

[Scuzzy]

The water sensor as a pet water bowl monitor is a good one; dry triggers need refill.
Combine with a smart plug to know when the whole fountain has been washed/changed (turned off to clean).
Really Aqara just needs to make a smart pet water fountain to go with the pet feeder

[daniel_wahlsten]

Plain awesome! Love it

[marco18]

I would love to suggest a plugin concept based on how I currently use the Aqara Humidity Sensor (TVOC) together with a smart plug.

Right now, through the Aqara app, I run two automations every day: one at 08:00 AM and one at 12:00 PM. Each automation checks the humidity level, and if it is above a certain threshold, it turns on a smart plug that powers a dehumidifier. Then, at 20:00 PM, I run another automation that turns the plug off regardless of the humidity level.

This setup works, but it requires multiple scheduled automations. It would be extremely useful if the humidity sensor itself could directly send ON/OFF signals to an Aqara smart plug based on configurable thresholds — essentially letting the sensor act as a controller.

A dedicated plugin could allow:

• Setting upper and lower humidity thresholds
• Automatically powering the plug ON/OFF when the sensor crosses those thresholds
• Optional daily reset or forced OFF time
• A simple UI showing the current humidity and plug state

This would make humidity‑based control much more intuitive and reduce the need for multiple separate automations.

[absent]

For opening up the sandbox, how about an action and API endpoint to send and receive custom JSON payloads for interactions with third party systems?

[SuperUke]

What about a connection to Siri or Gemini to start an Automation from my Phone? I’d love to tell Gemini to turn on the lights on my driveway a minute I return home.

[aqara_ae6fu]

Something that would be very useful would be to automatically control the roller shades powered by Aqara T1S motors based on the sun position, time of the year etc. For example, if we add the house orientation and exact coordinates, the blinds would be able to close/open automatically based on the sun’s position. This type of control is available from other brands so I’m sure Aqara can implement it too.

[DEChrisE]

I definitely thought about that idea too . Open my garage by opening a specific number

[mkkmfi]

Logic Flip has been discussed since the beginning but I’d still like to add my 10 cents. I have planned to use a water leak sensor that would default to wet but trigger an automation when it becomes dry.

Use case: An air conditioner produces condensation water while cooling and if the immediate vicinity of the exit pipe becomes dry but the AC is running then there might be a blockage somewhere and it might eventually lead to water running to wrong places which would likely cause damage.

Thus, if no water is detected: send an alarm to the user and turn off the AC (via WLAN / API / IR / smart plug) to prevent things from escalating.

Obviously there are circumstances where no water is dripping out and everything is working as expected. To remedy this one would need to fine tune things to take into account indoor and outdoor temperatures and humidities which might play a role there.

[mkkmfi]

I think best automations are, as the name suggests, automatic. Create them once and forget them. (Until things break for whatever Moon position dictates so.)

A smart button can do a lot of things when pressed. What about when it doesn’t get pressed? A lot can happen then as well, for example:

• One could get notified to take one’s medicine (and press the button to mark it done, and to restart the countdown).
• Same could go with elderly people who are not too tech savy. Tell one’s grandparent to press the button every morning to indicate waking up. Then, if there’s no button press within certain hours in the morning one could call one’s grandparent to check if everything is OK. All this without too much work for the grandparent (or spying them with privacy invasive camera setups) but still providing some level of peace of mind for later generation.

[jashoppy]

i use HA and I have set up a routine where when I press the button, Alexa plays a sound file so that I know the action has been carried out. I use the button in a classroom and the students are preparing to leave when I press it so I wouldn’t;t hear the noise of the click.

[DSingh]

This is really cool. I hope aqara implements this. I don’t imagine it’s a hard thing to flip the states

[DSingh]

It’s amazing how creative people can be. Love the innovative mind

[Lambaek]

Great ideas!

[david]

Can we create virtual switches and virtual variables?

I know some folks use automation states as virtual switches and this can work but is messy.

I’d like to see something like home assistant does where you can change any Boolean sensor to what every you want. So an open close could be Door, Window, Lock, Presence, Tamper etc…

I’d like have the ability to set images for Boolean tiles with On image and an Off image.

I like the idea of flipping the state of a device like a water sensor and calling it something else.

Please for the love of god expose grouped lights out through matter and also allow a single toggle in automations for grouped lights & switches.

[AqaraSting13]

I’ve just liked every single one of the comments on this post – you guys are so creative and helpful!

[Stian]

An example of an extension from the Aqara P100 Multi State Sensor I posted in the Aqara forum. (When kids “just slam the door”)

Plugin: Family Door Guardian

A smart plugin that prevents doors from being left open by combining door sensors, motion, time and temperature.

• Detects if a door is left open for too long
• Sends smarter notifications (only when needed)
• Adapts to day/night and activity (kids mode)
• Automatically controls light (e.g. shed)

Escalation logic

If the door remains open, the plugin increases the urgency step by step:

• After a few minutes → simple notification
• After a longer time → stronger notification (sound/light)
• Still open → repeated or higher priority warning

Instead of simple notifications, it understands the context and reacts intelligently.

[mikaelf]

I need this too! Kids will be kids!