Hey fellow Aqara fans! Just wanted to share how I’ve been using motion and door sensors to seriously level up my home security game.
So here’s the deal - I live in a ground-floor apartment, and I used to get paranoid about break-ins when traveling. Then I set up this simple but genius automation: my Aqara motion sensor triggers the living room lights to flash red whenever it detects movement after midnight (when we’re definitely asleep). Paired with door sensors that send instant alerts to my phone, it’s like having a digital watchdog.
Pro tip: Place the motion sensor at crotch height rather than eye level - burglars usually crouch! Also, the vibration sensor on windows is a game-changer for detecting glass breaks.
Anyone else got creative security automations? Would love to swap ideas!
(PS: Yes, I did accidentally scare the pizza delivery guy once with the flashing lights. Whoops!)