Okay, so I’ve been playing with Aqara stuff for a couple months now — total smart home geek in the making — and I finally got my morning routine dialed in, and wow, total game changer.
Before this, mornings were a mess. I’d stumble out of bed, lights too bright, no music, no coffee. Just chaos. But now? I set up a scene with my motion sensor, smart plug, and bulbs, and mornings just… flow.
Here’s what happens now: I get outta bed and boom — low warm lights come on (not blinding), coffee maker plugged into an Aqara plug starts brewing automatically, and my bedroom speaker starts playing some chill lo-fi via automation. Even the curtains open if the sun’s up (paired them with the Aqara curtain motor thingy, highly recommend).
I also set a backup scene to trigger at 7:30 if no motion has been detected — just in case I oversleep.
It actually feels like the house is helping me get up lol. Anyone else playing around with routines like this? Would love to hear what other cool setups you’ve made, especially if you’ve cracked ways of making it more dynamic based on the weather or day of week.
Hit me with your ideas, I’m hooked.
@AutomationAddict It’s fantastic to hear about your experience with Aqara products and how they’ve transformed your morning routine! Your setup sounds incredibly efficient and smooth, turning what used to be a chaotic start to the day into a seamless and pleasant experience. The combination of motion sensors, smart plugs, and automated lighting really showcases the power of smart home automation to enhance daily life.
Your setup is quite inspiring, especially with the addition of the backup scene to ensure you’re never caught off guard if you oversleep. The integration of the curtain motor for natural light is a great touch, making mornings feel even more refreshing.
For others looking to add more dynamics to their routines based on weather or specific days, Aqara’s automation capabilities allow for various triggers and conditions. For instance, you could use weather queries to adjust scenes depending on the forecast or set different automations for weekdays and weekends.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m sure other smart home enthusiasts will be inspired by your setup. Do keep us updated if you add more features or tweaks to your routine!