What makes an Aqara automation dependable enough to leave alone?

Hello, and welcome to the forum.
My tutorials cover the kind of examples you are looking for. This is an introductory guide to building a smart home using Aqara. Pay special attention to Lesson 1 and its supplement; they will give you a clear understanding of how the Automation 2.0 logic works. Automation 2.0 Tutorial Collection - Lesson 1 report