Is there any way to do this easily?
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@ollypirozek Hey there! Great question — automating sleep-based recording is definitely doable with Aqara gear.
For camera recording tied to sleep, you’ve got a couple of paths:
Option 1: Use FP2 Sleep Monitoring + Automation
The Presence Sensor FP2 has a dedicated Sleep Monitoring mode that tracks when you’re in bed. While the FP2’s three modes (sleep monitoring, zone detection, fall detection) can’t run simultaneously, you can switch to sleep monitoring and use it as a trigger in automations. Pair this with a camera set to record on activity detection, and you’ve got a sleep-aware setup.
Option 2: One-Click Sleep Scene
The Aqara Copilot actually recommends a “One-Click turn on the sleep model” automation that includes turning on the camera and enabling motion detection. You could adapt this — hit a Wireless Remote Switch when heading to bed, and it arms your camera for recording while dimming lights, adjusting curtains, etc.
For 24/7 local recording (not sleep-specific), you’d need an SD card set to Continuous Recording. Most Aqara cameras support this, though the G5 doesn’t use SD cards and the G410 doorbell needs external power for continuous mode.
If you want only sleep-time recording (not all night), you’d likely need to bridge FP2’s sleep state with camera settings via the Aqara Home app’s automation builder — there’s no native “sleep = record” toggle, but the pieces connect.
Want me to dig into the automation setup specifics, or are you working with particular devices (FP2, Camera Hub G3, etc.)?
Two time automations in the Aqara app should do it: camera on at bedtime, off (privacy mode) in the morning. When it’s off it doesn’t record. Most Aqara cameras have the on/off action, but it’s worth checking yours. If your bedtime changes a lot, a button next to the bed can work better than a fixed time.
Just make sure you can still turn it on remotely when you’re away.