Hey , Share a setup I’ve been slowly building out over the past few months. I’m an automation nerd, somewhere between enthusiast and mad scientist, and recently I pulled off something I didn’t think would work this smoothly: getting my Aqara gear to play nice with a bunch of non-Aqara devices.
Here’s the vibe: I’ve got an Aqara Hub M2 running my motion sensors and door/window contacts, but I wanted more flexibility—like triggering my Philips Hue lights and even my old-school (but super reliable) TP-Link smart plugs based on Aqara sensor data.
The trick? Home Assistant. I know it’s not exactly plug-and-play, but once I dove in, it became kind of addictive. Now when my Aqara motion sensor picks up movement in the hallway after sunset, my Hue lights fade in to a soft warm white. When I open the front door, Aqara button triggers Sonos to play my “Welcome Home” playlist. It’s oddly satisfying. Also managed to link some automations through Alexa routines for voice control backup.
I was a bit skeptical about compatibility at first, but with a little YAML tinkering and some MQTT fun, almost everything talks to each other now without drama.
Anyone else mix Aqara with other ecosystems? I’d love to hear how you’re doing it and if you’ve run into any hidden gems or nightmare combos. Bring it on!