So this is pretty simple, were you have your chopping board in your kitchen if you have a cupboard above or any light above you can make use of this automation. (the automation can be made more advanced with the use of fp2 and zones). what this will do is make the lights above the counter chopping board is on come on at 100% brightness and white as soon as you start chopping helping to light the area
So first off is placement of the vibration sensor, this needs to be placed under the counter were your chopping board sits.
so if you have draws there lift the top one out to stick the sensor under the counter.
The Led strip run along the underside of the cupboard next to the chopping board.
Next is the light, most of us wont have a full on brightness under counter led, or even think of having it on during the day, but I have a automation that when the vibration sensor detects vibration, the LED strip under the counter turns on full white and full brightness.
then set a vibration clear and wait time for 1 minute then adjust color and brightness back to your default .
What this will do is during the day the light will turn on full brightness why your chopping, or during night change brightness of light to white and 100% then when vibration clears it waits for 1 minute and then changes it back to your default any any automation you have will turn it off.
if you have a pressance sensor like fp1, fp1e or fp2 or fp300 you can make it so it does the change back to defualt and turns off when no presance is detected.
@rchiileea What a fantastic and practical automation idea for the kitchen! Thanks so much for sharing your setup and walking us through both the placement of the vibration sensor and the logic behind the automation. Using the Aqara Vibration Sensor under the counter to detect chopping, paired with the Aqara LED Strip T1 to instantly provide bright, focused light, is a brilliant way to enhance both safety and convenience during food prep.
Your step-by-step on sensor placement is super helpful—sometimes those little install tricks make all the difference. And the automation flow you described (vibration detected → LED strip to full brightness and white → after 1 min of no vibration, revert to default settings) is a great example of how Aqara’s ecosystem can be tailored to real-life routines. Plus, mentioning the optional upgrade with presence sensors like FP2 for more advanced zone-based control really opens up new possibilities for users looking to take automations to the next level.
This kind of hands-on sharing really helps the community visualize what’s possible with Aqara devices. Thank you for the inspiration! If anyone else has variations on this setup, or tips for fine-tuning the automation logic (maybe even integrating brightness sensors for additional smartness), please jump in—let’s keep the ideas flowing!
@Marc3k That’s awesome, Marc3k! Love to hear you’re using this setup for late-night snacks—nothing beats that instant, focused light when you’re raiding the kitchen after dark. It’s great to see these automations being adapted beyond just meal prep, making everyday routines that much smoother and more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your experience! If you have any tweaks or tips for optimizing the setup at night, feel free to share—your insights could help others get even more out of their Aqara devices.
