So I’ve been playing around with my Aqara setup for a few months now, and I gotta say — once you get past the basic on/off stuff, the real fun begins. I’m no pro, just a nerdy enthusiast who kept poking at the app until things clicked. Thought I’d share a bit of my journey for anyone who’s stuck or looking for ideas.
First off, scenes are cute, but automations are where it’s at. I started simple: motion sensor in the hallway turns on the light at night. Cool. But things escalated.
Now? My bedroom light fades on if it’s between 6-8am and I’ve opened the bedroom window (yeah, nothing like fresh air to actually wake me). Kitchen light glows warm when humidity from cooking hits a certain level. The real game changer was adding multiple conditions — time range + humidity + motion = chef’s kiss.
The Aqara Home app is honestly pretty powerful once you dig deeper — but it can feel a bit wonky at first (looking at you, nested conditions). Took me a few facepalms to realize I needed to smooth out the logic using multiple automations that trigger each other indirectly.
Pro tip: Group sensors logically. Like, don’t just name it “Sensor 1,” you’ll hate past-you in a month. Also play with delays and “wait to execute” timers — those saved me from a bunch of false triggers.
Curious if anyone here’s done something creative with multiple hubs or tied in third-party platforms? I haven’t even scratched that surface yet, and I’m hungry for more ideas.
Let’s nerd out — what’s the craziest or most useful automation you’ve set up with your Aqara gear?