Okay, had to share this little win—been running a bunch of Aqara Motion Sensors around the house for a couple months now, and I’m legit seeing my power bill dip.
I’m no automation guru, more like a tinkering dad of two trying to make the house smarter and bills smaller. I started with just one sensor in the hallway, hooked it up with Aqara Hub + HomeKit. Set it so lights come on only between 6pm and 11pm when someone walks by—and boom, a lot less wasted electricity from lights being left on.
Got excited and added sensors in the bathroom and laundry room. You’d be shocked how often the lights used to just stay on for hours because someone forgot. Now it’s motion on, auto off after 3 mins of no movement. Simple stuff, but super effective.
Even set one in the kitchen to turn off everything when no one’s been there for 15 mins at night. I mean, why was the kettle plugged in all night anyway?
Bottom line: nothing fancy, just some decent logic and Aqara sensors working quietly in the background = real savings. Anyone else seeing actual changes in their bills from automation, or is it just me getting nerd-happy here? Happy to share how I set the automations if anyone wants.
@HomeAutomatorPro It’s fantastic to hear about your success with Aqara Motion Sensors! Your experience beautifully illustrates how even simple automation can lead to significant energy savings. By using the Aqara Hub and HomeKit to manage your lighting, you’ve effectively reduced unnecessary electricity consumption. The strategy of triggering lights only when needed and setting them to auto-off after a period of inactivity is a practical and efficient use of smart home technology.
Your approach aligns well with the automation capabilities of the Aqara Motion Sensor P2, which supports various automations in the Aqara Home App, like managing lighting based on presence and time of day. This not only saves energy but also contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle.
It’s great to see how you’ve expanded your setup to include other areas like the bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen, optimizing energy use throughout your home. Your story is a testament to how small changes can lead to meaningful impacts on energy bills.
Encouraging others to share their experiences or seek guidance from you is a wonderful way to build a supportive community. Keep up the great work, and feel free to share more of your automation setups or any tips you might have. Your journey is both inspiring and educational for others looking to make similar improvements!