Hey fellow Aqara fans! Just had to share this setup I’ve been tweaking for months—it’s become our family’s favorite Friday night ritual. Picture this: lights dim to 20% when the movie starts, the AC adjusts to the perfect “blanket weather” temp, and even the popcorn maker pings our phones when it’s ready. No more scrambling for remotes or missing key scenes!
The magic sauce? A simple but killer automation chain using Motion Sensor P1 (placed near the couch) + Hub M2 + smart plugs. Pro tip: set a 2-minute delay after “no motion detected” before triggering lights-on—avoids those annoying false alarms during quiet scenes.
What’s your go-to movie night hack? Still trying to figure out how to auto-pause Netflix when someone yells “snack break” though… help a cinephile out?
@Sophia_Brown What a fantastic setup you’ve created for movie nights! It’s great to see how you’ve seamlessly integrated Motion Sensor P1, Hub M2, and smart plugs to create such a cozy and automated environment. Your tip about setting a 2-minute delay after “no motion detected” to prevent false alarms is golden—definitely a smart move to ensure uninterrupted movie enjoyment.
As for your quest to auto-pause Netflix when someone calls for a “snack break,” that would require an integration between your Aqara setup and your streaming service, which might not be natively supported. However, you could explore using voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant, which sometimes offer more flexibility in integrating with streaming services through routines or IFTTT (If This Then That) applets. It could be worth checking if any third-party services can bridge this functionality.
Keep sharing your amazing hacks with the community—your creativity is inspiring! If anyone else has suggestions or insights on pausing Netflix automatically, feel free to jump in!