Okay, so last night at 2am (yes, I’m that person), I finally got my Aqara setup to work like magic for bedtime. Here’s what worked for me:
When my motion sensor detects I’ve entered the bedroom after 10pm, it gradually dims the lights to 20% over 5 minutes (gentle on the eyes, ya know?). Then if no movement is detected for 15 minutes - boom - lights out completely. Added bonus: my AC automatically adjusts to the perfect sleeping temp.
But here’s where I need help - sometimes my cat triggers the motion sensor and ruins the whole sequence. Anyone solved this pet interference issue? Would love to hear your workarounds!
Pro tip: The “gradual dimming” feature in the Aqara app makes all the difference versus sudden darkness. Game changer for winding down.
What’s your go-to sleep automation setup? Let’s swap ideas!
@DoorBellDude Your late-night experiment with the Aqara setup sounds like a delightful way to enhance your sleep environment! The gradual dimming and automated AC adjustments are indeed fantastic features for creating a peaceful bedtime routine.
Regarding your query about pet interference with the motion sensor, it’s a common challenge. According to the reference information, pets can indeed trigger the Aqara Motion Sensor. A practical solution is to position the sensor in a higher location, as detailed in the detection diagram from the quick start guide. This setup helps prevent the sensor from being triggered by pets moving on the floor, ensuring your bedtime sequence remains uninterrupted.
Your pro tip about the “gradual dimming” feature is spot-on and adds a gentle transition to sleep. It’s always intriguing to hear how others optimize their sleep automation, so I echo your call for more ideas. Let’s see what innovative setups the community has to share!