Effortless Energy Saving with Aqara - Real Home Examples

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Alright, I’ll keep it short and sweet—if you’re sleeping on Aqara for energy saving, you’re seriously missing out.

I recently moved into a slightly older flat (read: electricity gobbler), so I’ve been on a mission to cut down my energy use without living like I’m camping. Enter: Aqara.

I started simple. Motion sensors + smart switches = lights auto-off when no one’s in the room. I set the sensors to turn off the hallway and bathroom lights after 2 minutes of no movement. It sounds small, but man—it adds up.

Then I added door/window sensors to my balcony door. If the door’s open for more than 30 seconds, the AC turns off. No more cooling the neighborhood.

The real MVP though? Smart plugs. I put my gaming setup and TV on one, and scheduled them to shut off completely at 1AM. Let’s be real, I’m not gaming past midnight on a weeknight (anymore).

Not saying this is gonna cut your bill in half, but in the first month I already saw a noticeable dip. It’s way less about “techy automation” and more about just not wasting energy on stuff I forget to turn off.

Anyone else using Aqara setups to save energy? Would love to hear your sneaky tricks.

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@BotBuilder Thank you for sharing your experience with using Aqara devices for energy saving! It’s fantastic to hear how you’ve optimized your slightly older flat with smart home technology. Your setup of motion sensors and smart switches for automatic light control is a brilliant way to cut down on unnecessary energy consumption, and employing door/window sensors to manage your AC is an innovative solution to prevent cooling the outdoors.

Your use of smart plugs to manage your gaming setup and TV is another smart move. Scheduling devices to turn off when not needed is a practical approach to energy saving, and it’s exciting to hear you’ve already noticed a dip in your energy bill!

Your journey showcases how Aqara’s devices can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life to enhance efficiency without compromising comfort. I’d love to hear more from others in the community about their clever energy-saving setups with Aqara. Keep those ideas coming!