Just wanted to share a quick tip for anyone using or considering a Crestron setup: if you’re looking for reliable, affordable sensors to add motion, door/window, temperature, or humidity detection — Aqara sensors are a great option.
While Aqara devices are typically designed for HomeKit or Zigbee hubs, you can integrate them with Crestron in a few ways:
- Use Homebridge or Home Assistant as a bridge between Aqara and Crestron
- Pair sensors with an Aqara Hub M3 or Zigbee2MQTT, then forward events to Crestron via HTTP or MQTT
- This lets you use Aqara motion or contact sensors to trigger Crestron lighting, HVAC, or audio scenes
They’re small, fast, inexpensive, and have solid battery life — perfect for smart home automation without breaking the bank.