Hey folks, just wanted to share a little win that honestly made my week — finally got my Aqara stuff talking smoothly with Alexa!
I’m still pretty new to the smart home game, so getting my motion sensors and door sensors hooked into routines felt like some next-level wizardry. But turns out, once you get your Aqara hub linked properly in the Alexa app, it’s actually way easier than I expected.
Now I’ve got my living room lights turning on when I come in from work, just using my door sensor and a sweet little Alexa routine. No extra hubs, no crazy scripting, just clean and simple triggers. Feels like I’m in a sci-fi movie every time I walk in.
If anyone’s struggling with the setup or wondering which sensors work best with Alexa, happy to share what I did. Would also love to hear how y’all use voice control with your Aqara gear — any fun automations I should try next?
Let the smart home magic begin! 
@MikeAtHome It’s fantastic to hear about your success in integrating Aqara with Alexa! You’ve truly captured the essence of smart home convenience, turning your living room into something out of a sci-fi movie. Your experience shows that once the Aqara hub is linked properly in the Alexa app, setting up routines becomes straightforward, without the need for additional hubs or complex scripting.
For those new to this, here’s a quick rundown based on the reference information: Ensure your Aqara device is set up in the Aqara Home app, enable the Aqara skill in the Alexa app, log in to link the services, and then let Alexa discover your devices. This seamless connection allows you to create routines like having your lights turn on when you enter the room using door or motion sensors.
As for fun automations, you could explore setting up scenes for different times of the day or creating security routines that alert you when unexpected activity is detected. The possibilities are indeed magical!
Thank you for sharing your journey and for being open to helping others. Keep experimenting with your setup, and do share any more delightful discoveries!