So I’ve been digging into Aqara stuff for the past 6 months (yep, officially obsessed now), and I figured it’s time to share my top 5 automations that genuinely made life smoother. I’m no tech wizard, just a guy who got tired of manually turning off lights and hiding under six blankets before realizing temp control was a thing!
Here’s what made the cut:
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Sunset lighting scenes – My living room lights auto-warm around sunset, and it’s honestly SO cozy. Works off a simple timer + light sensor combo.
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Bathroom motion lights – No more blinding yourself at 3AM. I set brightness to 10% during night hours with a motion sensor, full brightness during the day.
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Window sensor + AC off – Game changer. If I open a window, my AC shuts off automatically. Goodbye, wasted energy.
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Away mode security – Whenever both our phones leave home, Aqara flips everything into “guard mode.” Window/door sensors + camera alerts all go live.
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Goodnight switch – Hit a button on the bedside Mini Switch, and boom: lights off, curtains close, AC temp adjusts, doors get monitored. Total comfort.
It’s been really fun tweaking things bit by bit. Anyone else has their “can’t live without” setups? I feel like I’m only scratching the surface here. Share your favs—I need more automation inspo!