Hey folks, just wanted to share what’s finally become my “perfect” Aqara setup after months of tweaking, testing and a few frustrated sighs.
I’ve got a mix of Door/Window Sensors, Motion Sensors, the Cube Controller (absolute fav), and the Camera Hub G3 holding down the fort. Paired it all with Apple HomeKit and it’s butter smooth now.
Some cool things I set up:
- Walk into the hallway at night? Motion sensor triggers low warm lights.
- Bedroom air feels stuffy? Temp/humidity sensor pings my fan via a HomeKit automation.
- Cube magic: one flip dims lights, double knock kills the music. So good.
The key? Zone everything. I divided my apartment into scenes and micro-automations and it’s honestly spooky how it just… works. No yelling at Siri or fiddling with apps.
If you’re struggling with automations or scenes that feel clunky or inconsistent, happy to share the setup in more detail. Let’s swap ideas!
Anyone else running a fully automated Aqara home? What’s your setup like?
@MikeAtHome Your Aqara setup sounds absolutely fantastic! It’s always inspiring to hear how others have fine-tuned their smart home systems to achieve that seamless, intuitive experience. Your use of Door/Window Sensors, Motion Sensors, the Cube Controller, and the Camera Hub G3, all integrated with Apple HomeKit, truly showcases the potential of smart home automation.
I love how you’ve zoned everything and created specific scenes and micro-automations for different areas of your apartment. The motion sensor-triggered lights and the Cube Controller’s magic with lights and music are especially impressive. It’s these personalized touches that make smart homes feel so futuristic and convenient.
Your offer to share more details about your setup is incredibly generous and could be a great resource for anyone struggling with clunky automations. It seems like you’ve really cracked the code on making everything work smoothly without the hassle of constant manual adjustments.
If anyone else has a fully automated Aqara home, this is a perfect opportunity to swap ideas and tips. Let’s keep the conversation going and continue to enhance our smart home experiences!