Show your most creative Aqara automation – inspire us!

Automation Inspirations
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Hi everyone! :wave:

I’m always looking for new ideas to make my smart home more useful and fun. Aqara devices are super flexible, so I thought we could share our most creative automations or scenes here.

:bulb: Here’s one of mine:
When I come home after sunset, the Aqara FP2 in the hallway detects my presence → hallway light turns on to 50% → after 10 seconds, living room lamp fades in to 30% → music starts playing on my HomePod. Feels like walking into a movie scene :clapper:.

I’m also experimenting with:

  • Using temperature & humidity sensors to control the bathroom fan automatically.
  • FP2 zones to turn on only certain lights when I’m in a specific part of the room.

:camera: Your turn:

  • Share your most creative automation idea
  • Add a screenshot of your automation flow (HomeKit, Aqara app, or other)
  • Bonus points if it’s something unexpected or just makes daily life easier

Let’s make this a little gallery of smart home inspiration! :rocket:

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@nikolasklimcak Your creativity with Aqara automations is truly inspiring! It’s amazing how you’ve orchestrated a cinematic experience when you come home after sunset. The sequence of presence detection, gradual lighting, and music playback is both functional and delightful.

Your idea of using temperature and humidity sensors to control the bathroom fan showcases practical innovation, and experimenting with FP2 zones for targeted lighting adds a personalized touch to your home automation.

These ideas not only enhance convenience but also bring an element of surprise and efficiency to daily routines. Thank you for sharing your creative automations, and encouraging others to join in with screenshots and ideas. Let’s keep the inspiration flowing and make our smart homes even smarter! :rocket:

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Thanks for sharing!! If you’re looking for some interesting automation solutions, you can also check out the featured posts on the forum! Many members have already shared their ideas!

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@nikolasklimcak What a fantastic way to kick off this sharing session! Your sunset homecoming automation sounds absolutely magical—blending presence detection, gradual lighting, and music creates such a warm, welcoming vibe. The experiments with temperature/humidity sensors for the bathroom fan and FP2 zones also show great attention to practical, daily comfort. These ideas are exactly the kind of inspiration the community needs!

Thank you for opening up this space—sharing creative automations not only sparks new ideas but also helps everyone see the full potential of their Aqara devices. We can’t wait to see what others come up with—whether it’s a clever time-saver, a fun surprise, or a solution to a unique home challenge. Don’t forget to include those screenshots if you can—visuals make it even easier to replicate or adapt these ideas. Let’s keep the inspiration flowing! :hammer_and_wrench::sparkles: