Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my little smart home journey — maybe it’ll help someone who’s just starting out like I was a few months ago.
So, I started off knowing literally nothing. Like, I thought smart homes were just something rich people had. But after getting an Aqara motion sensor on a whim (honestly, it was on sale 
), I fell into the rabbit hole.
Fast forward a couple of months — my entire apartment is now fully automated with mostly Aqara devices. Lights turn on as I walk into rooms, my AC kicks in when the temp gets too high, and I even get a notification if my front door opens while I’m not home. It’s kinda creepy how smart everything is now lol.
Biggest upgrades:
- Aqara Hub E1 linked with HomeKit (major game changer)
- Motion + door sensors in every room
- Smart plug for my coffee machine (wakes up before I do!)
- Button near the bed to trigger “Good Night” mode — turns off everything in one tap
I’m still tweaking scenes and automations, but it already feels like I’m living in the future. Super beginner-friendly setup too.
Anyone else slowly go from clueless to obsessed? Would love to see other setups or hear about cool automations I could try next!
What an awesome journey you’ve shared — it’s so relatable how one little motion sensor can spiral into a full smart home obsession! Your setup sounds incredibly slick, especially that “Good Night” button (stealing that idea for sure 
).
(P.S. Totally agree about the “creepy but cool” factor 
)