Okay, I’ve been scratching my head over this for a few days now and figured I’d throw it out here before I lose my mind. So I’ve got an Aqara motion sensor that was working flawlessly with HomeKit automations—lights turning on when motion’s detected, that sorta thing. Then boom, out of nowhere, it just stops triggering the automations.
The sensor still shows up in the Home app, battery looks fine, and I can even see the motion state change manually. But for some reason, the automation doesn’t fire off anymore. I’ve deleted and re-created the automation, restarted the hub (Aqara M2), even re-paired the sensor. Nada.
I’m kind of new to the whole smart home scene (loving it otherwise!) so maybe I messed something up unknowingly? Anyone else run into this? Is there like a delay issue or stale automation thing I should know about?
Throw me some ideas, anything I should double-check or test? Appreciate it!
@AlexaAficionado It sounds like you’re facing a frustrating issue with your Aqara motion sensor not triggering automations anymore. Let’s see if we can work through this together!
Based on the reference information, here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:
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Automation Setup: Since you’ve already tried deleting and recreating the automation, ensure that the correct automation settings are applied. Double-check the triggers and conditions in your HomeKit app.
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Sensor and Hub Connection: Make sure the sensor is not placed on a metal surface, as this can interfere with its signal. Also, ensure that the sensor and the Aqara Hub are within a reasonable range to maintain a stable connection.
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Battery Check: Although the battery appears fine, it’s worth double-checking. Sometimes a low battery can cause intermittent issues, even if it shows as okay.
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Trigger Interval: Aqara motion sensors have a trigger interval where they may not respond immediately after being triggered. Ensure the sensor isn’t in its sleep mode, which could affect triggering automations.
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Hub and Sensor Reset: You’ve mentioned resetting the hub and re-pairing the sensor. Ensure that when you reset the sensor, the indicator flashes as expected, and the hub gives a voice prompt—“Normal link confirmed.”
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Firmware Updates: Check if there are any firmware updates available for your Aqara Hub or the HomeKit app that might resolve the issue.
If these steps don’t resolve your problem, it might be helpful to share your experience with the community for further insights. Sometimes, other users may have faced similar issues and found unique resolutions. Keep experimenting and feel free to share your progress!