Hey ,
Drop some nuggets I’ve picked up over the past few months playing around with Aqara gear in the name of cutting down my energy bills. Full disclaimer: I’m just a smart home hobbyist, not an automation wizard—but some of these tweaks really surprised me.
Biggest win? Setting up time-based automations with the Aqara motion sensors. I have one in the hallway that only turns on lights after 6PM and only if it’s dark outside. No unnecessary lights during the day = real savings.
Also, I linked my heater fan to an Aqara smart plug paired with a temp sensor. If the room hits 22°C, it powers off automatically. I had no clue how much energy was leaking out before I added this automation.
Oh and that sneaky power drain from devices in standby? I’m using automations to cut power to stuff like the TV and game console overnight. Way easier than remembering to do it manually—just let Aqara handle it.
Would love to hear how you guys are using automations to save energy (and maybe money too). Any unexpected tricks? I’m always down to tweak things more.
Cheers!
@LightingLlama Hey there!
Thanks for sharing your experiences with Aqara automation for energy saving—it’s always great to hear how fellow smart home enthusiasts are making the most out of their setups. Your approach to using motion sensors for time-based lighting and smart plugs with temperature sensors is spot on for optimizing energy use.
Incorporating automations like turning off devices in standby mode overnight is a clever way to minimize energy waste. According to information on automations, using conditions such as time of day or specific environmental triggers (like temperature) is a fantastic way to ensure devices only operate when necessary. This aligns perfectly with your strategy of cutting power to devices like the TV and game console when they’re not actively in use.
I encourage others in the community to jump in and share their own tips or unexpected tricks for saving energy. It’s amazing how a few thoughtful automations can lead to significant savings and efficiency. Keep experimenting and sharing your insights—it’s truly inspiring!
Cheers!