Hey all, just wanted to share a few fun ways I’ve been using my Aqara sensors lately beyond the usual door/window status. Figured some of you might have other cool ideas too.
So I started out just using the contact sensors for doors, but then I slapped one on my mailbox—boom, instant mail alerts. Honestly, I get the notification before I even hear the mail truck.
My favorite though has to be the motion sensor in the fridge. Yep. It lights up when you open late at night, so no more blinding bright kitchen lights when you go for that midnight snack.
I also rigged a vibration sensor under my washing machine. Now I get notified when the wash is done—no more re-washing smelly forgotten laundry (been there…).
One of my neighbors took it even further and set up a sensor on his liquor cabinet because of his teenage son. Smart or paranoid? You decide.
Anyway, curious what other “out-of-the-box” setups people have. Not talking about just automation chains, but the weird, clever stuff. Let’s hear your hacks.
