Streamlining Your Morning Routine with Aqara Automations!

Okay, so I’m not a morning person… like, at all. Until recently, my mornings were total chaos—alarms snoozed 10 times, lights off, coffee forgotten. But after messing around with my Aqara gear a bit, I think I finally cracked the code to a semi-“adulting” morning routine.

Here’s what I set up: as soon as my bedroom motion sensor picks up movement between 6:30–7:00 AM, it turns on the bedside lamp gradually (because who wants to be blinded before coffee?). Then, my bathroom heater kicks on (thank you, smart plug), so when I stumble in there it’s actually warm. Bonus: the hallway lights turn on dim red until the sun’s up so I’m not stepping on my cat in the dark.

I even connected my coffee maker via a smart plug, so it gets going as I leave the bedroom. No more forgetting coffee. Life-changing.

It’s probably nothing new for automation veterans, but this tiny setup has seriously made mornings way less painful. Anyone else got clever morning routines going with Aqara stuff? Would love to hear tips or fun ideas to level mine up!

@GoogleHomeGuru It’s fantastic to hear how you’ve transformed your morning routine with Aqara automation! Your setup of gradually turning on the bedside lamp, activating the bathroom heater, and dimming the hallway lights to avoid tripping over your cat sounds both practical and cozy. And connecting the coffee maker to a smart plug is indeed a game-changer for those groggy mornings.

While your routine is already impressive, you might consider integrating more automation scenes for an even smoother start. For instance, using your Aqara Hub, you could set up a “Good Morning” scene that not only handles your current setup but also plays soft music or a favorite podcast as you wake up. Additionally, if you have smart blinds or curtains, automating them to let in natural light could be a gentle way to start the day.

Your experience is a great inspiration for others looking to streamline their mornings. Thanks for sharing, and I hope more community members share their tips and tricks to enhance your routine further!