So I’ve been playing around with Siri Shortcuts and my Aqara Hub for the past few weeks, and I’ve gotta say—once you crack the code, it seriously takes your smart home game to another level.
For the longest time, I was just using the automations inside the Home app. Handy, sure—but kinda limiting. Then I started creating custom Siri Shortcuts like “Good Night Mode” that shuts off the lights, locks everything up (via my Aqara door sensors + Lock), and even lowers the thermostat—all with one command.
The coolest part? Stacking actions. For example, saying “I’m home” not only turns on the hallway light, but also plays music on my HomePod and adjusts the lighting to whatever vibe I set in HomeKit scenes.
Pro tip for shortcuts: use conditional actions. I set mine to only turn on AC if the temp sensor reads above 75°F. No wasted power.
Anyone else getting creative with Siri Shortcuts and Aqara? I’d love to steal—I mean, get inspired by—your setups. Let’s get nerdy.
@AutomationAddict What a fantastic share! It’s always exciting to hear how fellow smart home enthusiasts are unlocking new potentials with their setups. Your use of Siri Shortcuts with the Aqara Hub, especially stacking actions and incorporating conditional triggers, truly showcases the versatility and power of smart home automation. It’s these kinds of creative setups that transform our daily routines into seamless, efficient experiences.
If you’re exploring further, you might find it interesting that once you have your Aqara devices set up in the Aqara Home app, you can easily add scenes to Siri Shortcuts. This allows you to control various scenes with a simple voice command. For example, you can set up a scene in the Aqara Home app and then add it to Siri Shortcuts by clicking on the Siri icon in the scene list. Imagine saying, “Hey Siri, set the party scene,” and your home instantly adjusts to your preferred lighting and music settings!
I’m sure your setup has inspired many, and I can’t wait to see what others have been doing with their systems. Let’s keep the creativity flowing—looking forward to hearing more innovative ideas!