Hey , Share some lighting automation setups I’ve cooked up using Aqara that’s made my place feel a bit more like Iron Man’s crib than a boring apartment.
So I’m kind of an obsessed smart home enthusiast (guilty), and lighting is where the magic happens, right? I’ve been using the Aqara Motion Sensor + LED strips combo to do some mood-based automations. My favorite so far? A “Late Night Chill” scene—if the time is past 10PM and motion is detected in the living room, the lights fade in dim and warm. No blinding yourself on a snack run.
Another fun one I made: Bathroom disco (don’t judge). Motion in the bathroom during a party triggers colored light fade-ins and a playlist via HomeKit and a couple bridges.
Also did a “Movie Time” scene where a double-tap on the wireless mini switch dims all lights and closes the smart curtains. Super simple but feels premium. Makes guests go “woah”.
Anyone else doing funky or useful lighting scenes like that? Would love to steal—I mean, get inspired by—your ideas. Let’s share what makes your lights not so basic.