Hey everyone, just wanted to drop in and share how I completely changed my mornings using a few simple Aqara automations. I’m just getting into home automation (been tinkering for a few months), but this little setup has actually been a game changer for me.
So here’s the vibe—my alarm goes off at 7AM. As soon as I pick up my phone (motion + vibration sensor combo), Aqara springs into action. Curtains open slowly to let in natural light (using the curtain motor), my bedside lamp fades on, and my favorite chill playlist starts playing on the speaker via a Siri Shortcut automation. Coffee machine? Triggered by the Motion Sensor in the hallway when I shuffle out of bed like a zombie.
What’s wild is how smooth it all feels now. No fumbling for switches, no harsh lights, just a quiet, gradual ease into the day. It makes mornings feel a LOT less painful, especially before caffeine kicks in.
Any of y’all doing similar stuff with your morning routines? Would love to hear your setups or ideas to take this even further—maybe scent diffusers or a heads-up weather display?
Let’s swap morning hacks.