Prevent a motion sensor from automatically turning the light on or off by switching to manual mode

Hello,

If you are new to Aqara, here is a very useful tip that will allow you to set up creative solutions.

Prevent a motion sensor from automatically turning the light on or off by switching to manual mode.

Automatically turning lights on and off via a motion sensor is convenient when a room is dark. However, it can be annoying in the evening when you are in the room: the light might turn off if you stay still for a moment, or turn on if you get up during the night. You can solve this problem using a wireless mini-switch.

  1. Create an automation that turns the light on or off when you press the button.
  2. Add a step to this automation that disables all automations linked to the motion sensor.
  3. Create an automation that re-enables all automations linked to the motion sensor every morning (at a time of your choice).

This way, whenever you use the button, you switch lighting control to manual mode until the next morning.

Happy configuring!

StarterTips

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Great tip! I usually just let my switch automation disable the motion sensor one, add a delay of like 15 minutes, and then re-enable it automatically afterwards.

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