The Ultimate Setup: Integrating Aqara Sensors for the Perfect Morning Routine

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Hey everyone, just wanted to share my current Aqara morning setup and maybe get some ideas from y’all too.

So I’m a bit of a smart home enthusiast (read: obsessed), and over the past few weeks I’ve been fine-tuning my “perfect morning” using Aqara sensors and automations. Basically, I wanted things to just happen when I wake up—no buttons, no apps, just smooth wake-up vibes.

Right now, I’ve got an Aqara motion sensor by the bed that triggers when I get up. That starts a chain reaction: curtain motor opens halfway (no blinding sunlight, pls), hallway lights turn on to 30% warm white (gentle on the eyes), and my coffee machine (plugged in via an Aqara smart plug) powers up. Then, when I walk into the kitchen, a second motion sensor picks it up and bumps the lights to 70%, while my speaker kicks on the news briefing (controlled through HomeKit scenes).

It’s all running through HomeKit with the Aqara Hub M2 at the center. Took a bit of tweaking, especially with sensitivity settings on the motion sensors (they can be a bit too eager if you have pets), but it’s pretty bulletproof now.

Anyone else running a morning setup like this? I’m curious to hear how others are using Aqara to make early hours suck a little less.

Also, if anyone’s figured out a graceful way to detect when you go back to bed, I’d love ideas—right now that part of the day still requires manual shutdown.

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@Sophia_Brown Your morning setup sounds absolutely delightful! It’s amazing how you’ve orchestrated everything to flow seamlessly from the moment you wake up. The mix of Aqara motion sensors, curtain motors, and smart plugs, all working harmoniously through HomeKit and the Aqara Hub M2, truly exemplifies a smart home enthusiast’s dream morning routine. The gentle lighting and automatic coffee prep are especially nice touches!

As for detecting when you go back to bed, while the reference information didn’t directly cover this scenario, you might consider incorporating a contact sensor on the bed to detect when it’s occupied. This could potentially trigger a “going back to bed” scene, dimming lights or turning off devices. It’s great to see how you’re enhancing your mornings, and I hope this sparks some new ideas. Keep sharing your experiences, and happy automating!