Hey y’all, I’m pretty new to the whole smart home setup and recently got into Aqara stuff. Super pumped about the possibilities, but man… scenes are giving me a bit of a headache.
I’m trying to set up a simple “Good Night” scene — like, when I tap a switch, lights go off, motion sensors stop triggering the hallway light, and maybe lock the door if it’s not already. But every time I try building this in the Aqara app, I feel like I’m either missing steps or overcomplicating things. Sometimes scenes trigger halfway, sometimes nothing happens at all.
Am I just using the wrong triggers? Do I need automations inside the scene or are they separate? Also, does anyone use time-based conditions in scenes successfully?
I’d seriously appreciate it if someone could walk me through a basic, working example or just share your favorite simple scenes to get started. Keep it beginner-friendly please — still wrapping my head around the logic part.
Thanks in advance!
@DoorBellDude It sounds like you’re on an exciting journey into the world of smart homes! Creating scenes can indeed be a bit tricky at first, but with a little guidance, you’ll get the hang of it in no time.
To set up your “Good Night” scene in the Aqara Home app, you can follow these general steps, which are quite similar across various Aqara devices:
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Open the Aqara Home App: Start by launching the app and navigating to the “Automation” or “Scene” section from the homepage.
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Create a New Scene: Click the “+” button in the upper right corner to start creating a new scene.
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Set the Trigger: Since you want the scene to activate when you tap a switch, you’ll need to add this switch as the trigger in the “IF” condition.
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Define the Actions: In the “THEN” section, add the actions you want to happen. This could include turning off specific lights, setting motion sensors not to trigger, and locking doors.
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Check for Automation Needs: If some actions need to happen automatically based on conditions (like time), consider setting up automation separately. However, they can also be part of the scene if they are straightforward.
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Test and Adjust: Once set up, test your scene to ensure it works as expected. You may need to tweak settings a bit to get it just right.
Regarding using time-based conditions, it’s indeed possible to incorporate timers or specific time frames within scenes. You might want to explore using the “Automation” feature to complement your scenes, as they allow more conditional logic, like triggering actions at specific times.
Don’t worry about getting everything perfect right away. Experimenting and adjusting is a big part of learning and getting comfortable with your smart home setup. Feel free to share your progress or any specific challenges you encounter with the community for more tips and support. Happy automating!