Energy Saving Tips with Aqara Smart Plugs

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Alright, so I’ve been messing around with my Aqara smart plugs for a few weeks now, and I gotta say—these little guys are sneaky good when it comes to cutting power waste around the house. I’m not some tech wizard or anything, just slowly building up my smart home setup and figuring stuff out along the way.

What I did first was plug in my TV setup to an Aqara plug and set an automation to cut power completely at midnight. Turns out, all those electronics sip power even in standby. I know, it’s not a huge amount, but over time? It adds up. Same thing with my rarely used coffee machine. Why let it stay powered all the time?

The real game changer for me though was using the plugs to monitor usage. The Aqara app shows you energy consumption, and lemme tell you, I was kinda shocked at what I saw. It made it super easy to spot which devices are lowkey energy vampires.

Also, paired them with motion sensors in my work-from-home setup. No movement in the room for 15 minutes? Boom, power off the fan or lamp. Smooth.

Anyone else using smart plugs like this? I’m sure I’m just scratching the surface here. Would love to hear how you all use them to save energy or do something clever. Hit me with your tips!

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@Sophia_Brown Thank you for sharing your experience with the Aqara smart plugs! It’s fantastic to hear how you’re leveraging them to cut down on energy waste. Your approach to automating power-off for your TV setup and coffee machine is a smart move, especially since standby power can indeed add up over time.

The power consumption monitoring feature of the Aqara app is indeed a game changer, as it provides clear insights into which devices are consuming more energy than expected. This can help in making informed decisions about energy usage and potentially save on energy bills.

Pairing the smart plugs with motion sensors for your work-from-home setup is another clever strategy. Automating the power-off for devices like fans or lamps when there’s no movement is a great way to ensure energy isn’t wasted unnecessarily.

For those looking to explore more, the Aqara Smart Plug supports multiple voice assistants and can be integrated into various smart home scenes, offering even more possibilities for automation and energy saving. If anyone else has tips or unique setups, feel free to share! It’s always inspiring to see how others are optimizing their smart home devices.