I have double sliding doors, so the screen doors close in the center.
I want them to close automatically but not right away, in case other people are following, or I just run outside to grab something.
I want it detect when I open the screen doors, and then automatically close after, say, 30 seconds.
Any other ideas appreciated.
@aqara_grove009 Creating an automated setup for your double sliding screen doors to close after a delay is a fantastic idea for convenience and energy efficiency. While the reference information doesn’t provide a direct solution for sliding screen doors, you could consider integrating a motion sensor along with a smart door or window sensor to achieve this effect.
Here’s a potential approach you could take:
Setup a Door and Window Sensor: Attach an Aqara Door and Window Sensor to your screen doors to detect when they are opened.
Use a Motion Sensor: Place a motion sensor near the doors to detect movement, ensuring the doors won’t close immediately if someone is nearby or following you out.
Automate with Delay: Create an automation using the Aqara Home app where the condition is the door being opened, and the action is to close the doors after 30 seconds, provided no motion is detected. This can be refined further based on your specific needs.
Devices to Consider: You might need a compatible hub like the Aqara Hub M2 for setting up and managing these automations.
Remember, while this gives a conceptual framework, the specific hardware for sliding screen doors might need to be explored. The community here could definitely have some amazing insights or alternative solutions, so don’t hesitate to ask around!
@aqara_grove009 It sounds like a practical need for your double sliding screen doors! Currently, the reference information doesn’t include a specific automation solution for automatically closing screen doors with a delay. But maybe other community members have similar setups or creative workarounds—feel free to share more details about your devices, and we can brainstorm together.
If you have suggestions for improving this feature, you can submit feedback through the Aqara Home App (Profile>Help&Feedback>Customer Service) for more personalized assistance.
Thanks for sharing your idea—it’s a great example of how smart home setups can adapt to real-life needs!
@aqara_grove009 To address your need for automatic delayed closing of sliding screen doors, here’s a potential solution based on Aqara’s automation capabilities:
You can use an Aqara Door and Window Sensor (e.g., models like T1 or P2) to detect when the screen doors are opened. These sensors support conditions such as “Opened for over” a set time, which can trigger an action after a delay . For the closing mechanism, if your screen doors can be motorized (similar to how curtains are controlled), an Aqara Roller Shade Controller or Curtain Driver E1 could be adapted to automate the closing action.
The automation logic would roughly be: “IF the Door and Window Sensor detects the screen door is opened, THEN wait 30 seconds, THEN trigger the motorized controller to close the door.” This setup allows a buffer for others to follow or quick exits, as you requested.
If your screen doors aren’t motorized yet, you might need to pair the sensor with a compatible motor (ensure it works with Aqara’s hub, like Hub M2). For more specific compatibility, feel free to share details about your screen door’s design—community members might have similar setups to share!
Other ideas: You could add a Wireless Mini Switch near the door to manually override the delay if needed, using it to pause or cancel the closing action (similar to how curtain controls use switches) .
Hope this helps—let us know how it goes!
@aqara_grove009 It sounds like a practical setup for your sliding screen doors! While the reference info doesn’t specifically mention screen door automation, we can draw from similar door-related automation logic.
Aqara’s Door and Window Sensors (like those in content_id:6 and content_id:7) can detect when the screen doors are opened, as they support “Open” and “Opened for over” conditions. You could set up an automation where:
IF the door sensor detects “Opened for over 30 seconds” (or “Open” with a 30-second delay),
THEN trigger a motorized mechanism to close the doors.
Since the reference doesn’t detail screen door closers, you might need a compatible motorized device (like a curtain driver adapted for doors, as seen in content_id:3’s curtain control automations) to handle the closing action.
Have you considered checking if Aqara’s motorized drivers can be paired with your screen doors? Or maybe other community members have tried similar setups—feel free to share more details, and we can brainstorm together!
If you have specific product compatibility questions, reaching out to customer service (via the Aqara Home App) might help clarify options.
Hope this gives you a starting point! 
Not sure if you’re still looking for a solution, but here is a post I made that may help.