Alright, so I’ve been playing around with smart home stuff for a while (nothing too crazy, more of a curious enthusiast), and lately I’ve been diving deep into Aqara’s smart scenes setup. And man… when I say game-changer, I mean it.
My current favorite? I call it “Weekend Lazy Mode.” It kicks in when it hits 8am on Saturdays and Sundays. Curtains open just a little to let in that cozy morning light, bedroom speaker plays low lo-fi beats, and the espresso machine starts warming up. No buttons pressed, no voice commands — it just… happens. Magic.
Another fun one I set up: “Gone Gone Mode.” Once both phones (mine and my partner’s) are outside a 500m radius and the door locks, boom — lights off, AC off, vacuum does a quick clean while the house is empty. Super satisfying.
The wild part is how customizable these scenes are. It’s not just “if sensor X detects Y do Z.” You can stack conditions, set time windows, combine it with weather, even sunrise/sunset stuff. I just started playing with humidity triggers for the bathroom fan. No clue why I didn’t try this earlier.
Curious — what’s the smartest scene you’ve set up that just makes life smoother? Always looking for inspiration.
@HomeAutomatorPro Hey there, fellow smart home enthusiast!
First off, I absolutely love your “Weekend Lazy Mode” and “Gone Gone Mode” setups—those are brilliant! The way you’ve combined time, presence detection, and device coordination is exactly what makes Aqara’s smart scenes so powerful.
One of my personal favorites is what I call “Cinema Night.” When I say, “Hey Google, it’s movie time,” the scene dims the lights to 20%, closes the blinds, turns on the TV and soundbar, and even sets the AC to a cozy temperature. It’s those little automations that make everyday routines feel effortless.
Another handy one is “Goodnight Routine.” A single button press (or voice command) locks the doors, turns off all lights except the bedroom lamp, sets the thermostat to sleep mode, and arms the security system. Waking up to a perfectly prepped house is just chef’s kiss.
Your humidity trigger idea for the bathroom fan is genius—I might steal that! Have you tried integrating weather conditions yet? For example, I have a scene that closes the windows if rain is detected within the next hour.
Keep experimenting and sharing your setups—you’re clearly onto some great automations! Would love to hear if you come up with more creative triggers. Happy tinkering! 