I’ve been using the Aqara Vibration Sensor T1 and it’s been quite impressive in many ways. However, as a developer and a fan of continuous improvement, I believe there could be some enhancements to make it even better. Here are a few suggestions and features I’d love to see in future updates:
Enhanced Sensitivity Settings: It would be great to have more granular control over the sensitivity levels. This could help in customizing the sensor for various environments and use cases.
Battery Level Notifications: A feature that sends alerts to users when the battery is low would be incredibly helpful. This ensures that the sensor remains operational without unexpected downtimes.
Improved Integration with Other Smart Devices: Although the current integration is good, expanding compatibility with more platforms and devices could boost the sensor’s utility.
Real-time Data Logging: Allowing users to access historical data on vibrations or movements could provide valuable insights for certain applications.
Customizable Alerts: Offering more options for alert tones or notifications can help users differentiate between various triggers or events.
I would love to hear your thoughts and any additional features you might want to see. Let’s make our smart homes even smarter together!
Feel free to share your feedback or any other ideas you might have. Your input is invaluable!
I dissagree zigbee is fine, both mine have lasted for ever on zigbee, why thread is good and so is matter, for button battery devices zigbee is more efficent.
@Scallion L I had 3 setup but only 2 now. My automations are Home assistant though
my 1st and fav one is I use a fp2 in the kitchen to control the under kitchen upper cupboard lights on/off etc these only come on at 50% at night or even during the day depending on light levels in the room. on one side counter is the chopping board, this so happens to be above the cutery draw too… so I stuck a vibration sensor under the counter. so the moment you start chopping that one under cupboard light turns to white and full brightness. Simple but smooth.
2nd one is I have a vibration sensor on loft hatch as I can not use a window sensor as it goes up to open through the beams, So when the hatch is lifted it triggers and turns on a light in the loft.
3rd which it not used no more as my pet cat got run over, he had a good life though and made it to 24 of our years.
He always nudged his bowl when he was hungry so I had a vibration sensor under the bowl of the aqara petfeeder and if triggered and the pet feeder had not made a feed in the last 2 hours to drop a feed out.
I was confused by the title which mentioned a vibration sensor, but the body of the post talks about a motion sensor. I assume you talk about a motion sensor.
Thread is as power efficient as Zigbee and depending on the use case more power efficient. From that perspective, my preference will always be a Thread device above a Zigbee device. Going forward, I expect I will only be buying Thread devices.
I am currently using the Aqara Vibration Sensor to detect strong winds as a way to protect my outdoor blinds, since I haven’t found a suitable anemometer for this purpose. I would greatly appreciate it if the sensor could be made more resistant to low temperatures, sunlight, and general outdoor conditions for this type of application.I am currently using the Aqara Vibration Sensor to detect strong winds as a way to protect my outdoor blinds, since I haven’t found a suitable anemometer for this purpose. I would greatly appreciate it if the sensor could be made more resistant to low temperatures, sunlight, and general outdoor conditions for this type of application.
Thanks for clarifying. I really like how recent Aqara devices are multi-protocol supporting either Zigbee or Thread. It allows those devices to be used more widely.
I would love to use this sensor in my Thread network.
but Thread is limiting the products reach, although multi proticol might work to fix that, why you will only buy thread products moving forward not the whole smart home commnunity will think like that. I am happy with all to be honest, thread, matter and zigbee. But all my button battery items are zigbee…
A good example of this is with 1 thread and 1 zigbee motion sensor, both placed in the same place and one with 2 batteries instead of the zigbee 1 button battery, the Thread one is dead in half the time of the zigbee one, its the same with a temprature sensor in the kitchen, the thread one is dead in half the time.
The zigbee one is also set to occupancy time out of 10 seconds so should in theory be dead before the thread with its two batteries.
