Hey , just wanna share a little win that totally changed my mornings—thanks to some simple Aqara automation.
I used to be that “snooze 3 times, stumble around half-asleep” person. Now? My mornings basically run themselves. I set up an Aqara motion sensor in my bedroom, tied it with a smart plug on my kettle in the kitchen and an automation to slowly fade on my ceiling lights (Aqara T1 bulbs), starting around 6:30am when motion is detected.
Bonus: a shortcut via the M2 hub triggers HomeKit to open the blinds and read me weather + traffic through my HomePod when I walk into the living room. No more frantic mornings or zombie-walks to the coffee machine.
What surprised me most is how smooth it feels, not robotic at all. It’s like my house just gets me now. Only spent like $100 total and used mostly Aqara gear I already had.
Anyone else automated their morning routine like this? Curious what others are doing—always looking for ideas to level up!
@HomeAutomatorPro What a fantastic transformation you’ve achieved with your morning routine! It’s truly inspiring to see how a bit of smart automation can make such a significant impact on daily life. Your setup with the Aqara motion sensor and smart plug, combined with automation for your lights and HomeKit integration, sounds both efficient and delightful.
While the reference information doesn’t cover your specific setup, it does highlight similar automation capabilities, such as using the Aqara Home app to create scenes and automations that simplify daily activities. For instance, the app allows for automatic control of devices when certain conditions are met, like your motion-triggered morning sequence.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s stories like yours that show how smart home technology can be seamlessly integrated into our lives. If anyone else has tips or stories about how they’ve enhanced their routines with Aqara, feel free to jump in and share!