Alright , I’ll be honest—I had no clue what “scenes” or “automations” even meant a few months ago. Bought a few Aqara sensors and a hub on a whim, mostly just curious. Fast forward to now, my home kinda feels like it’s alive.
Started small: door sensor + hallway light = auto light on when I walk in. Simple, but super satisfying. Then I dipped into more complex stuff—a “Goodnight” scene that locks doors, turns off lights, and drops the thermostat. All from a single Siri shortcut.
What really clicked for me was combining time, motion, and weather triggers. Example: If it’s after sunset, motion in the kitchen triggers soft warm lighting. If it’s raining, my living room lights go cozy mode with 40% brightness and warm temps. Makes rainy days actually nice.
Pro tip: label your devices clearly—“Bathroom Motion 1” beats guessing which sensor is which at 2am.
Still learning, but if you’re trying to level up your automations or stuck on ideas, hit me up. Happy to swap tips or troubleshoot setups. Aqara’s automation game is seriously underrated.
Anyone else got fun scenes to share?