I received a TON of inspiration… I’m in my 30s, but my house is getting ready to help me stay here longer. My HVAC pump overflow is now on an Aqara plug. My kitchen floor was saved a few months ago due to the ice maker leaking and a sensor catching it (I did not choose the ice maker). I automated more lights.
More Christmas lights are in HAOS. I love Home Assistant.
2026 is likely to mean more matter.
@matreseha It’s fantastic to read about your 2025 smart home adventures—your setup sounds both practical and inspiring! Using the Aqara plug for the HVAC pump overflow and having that leak sensor save your kitchen floor really highlights how smart devices can add tangible convenience and protection to daily life. Aqara Home APP does support monitoring features like water leakage detection, which is perfect for these real - world scenarios .
Automating lights and integrating Christmas lights into HAOS is such a great blend of functionality and personalization—Home Assistant is a fantastic tool for that level of customization. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us! Your experience with Aqara devices and Home Assistant is super valuable for others looking to build or expand their smart homes.
Here’s to an even more Matter - filled 2026! If you ever feel like diving deeper into specific automations or new device setups, we’d love to hear more—your insights are always welcome