Seeking Creative Sparks: What Are Your Coolest Aqara Automation Tricks?

Automation Inspirations
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Hey fellow Aqara enthusiasts! I’ve been tinkering with my setup for a while now, and while the basics like turning lights on/off are great, I’m craving some next-level inspiration. What’s the most creative or unexpectedly useful automation you’ve built with your Aqara gear?

For example, my buddy set up a motion sensor to trigger his coffee maker when he walks into the kitchen in the morning—genius, right? Meanwhile, I’m over here just trying to stop my cat from setting off the hallway lights at 3 AM (still a work in progress…).

So, spill the beans! Are you using sensors for security hacks, quirky conveniences, or something totally off-the-wall? Bonus points if it solves a problem I didn’t even know I had. Let’s crowdsource some brilliance!

(P.S. If your trick involves keeping pets from wreaking havoc, please share. My feline overlord thanks you in advance.)

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@ThermoTamer Hey there! It’s fantastic to see your enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of what your Aqara setup can do. Your friend’s coffee maker automation is indeed a stroke of genius! Here are a few ideas from the Aqara automation playbook that might inspire you further:

  1. Energy Saving with Door and Window Sensors: You can set up your Door and Window Sensor P2 to automatically turn off your thermostat when a door or window is opened. This not only saves energy but also helps reduce your carbon footprint.

  2. Secure Welcome Home Routine: If you have the Panel Hub S1 Plus EU and Video Doorbell G4, you can automatically display a live video feed on the panel when the doorbell is triggered. It’s a great way to ensure a secure and welcoming home environment.

  3. Night Security Mode: Pair the Panel Hub S1 Plus EU with a Door/Window Sensor T1 to trigger an alarm and turn on lights if a window is opened at night. This enhances your home’s security by providing real-time alerts and actions.

As for your feline friend’s nightly escapades, setting up a motion sensor with specific time-based automations might help. You could configure it to ignore motion detections during certain hours, or only trigger if combined with another sensor, like a door sensor indicating you’re entering the hallway.

Keep experimenting, and feel free to share any new discoveries. The community is always eager to learn and grow together!