When
A person arrives, motion is detected, a lock changes state, or a scheduled time is reached.
Aqara automations
Automate lighting, curtains, air-conditioning and security.
Use sensors, schedules, device status and conditions to control lighting, curtains, air-conditioning, security and more automatically.
Automation logic
How Aqara automations are structured.
Every automation starts with an event, checks any required conditions, and runs one or more actions.
This structure keeps the response specific. A motion sensor can turn on a light only after sunset, or an air-conditioner can start only when the room is both warm and occupied.
If
After sunset, while someone is present, above a temperature, or only in a selected home mode.
Then
Control a light, curtain, air-conditioner, notification, alarm, device or complete scene.
Everyday automations
Automation examples for Singapore homes.
These examples show the logic clearly. The exact devices, available actions and platform support depend on the products, hub and app used.
Arrival after dark
- When
- The front door is unlocked
- If
- It is after sunset
- Then
- Turn on the entrance and living-room lights; close the curtains if required.
Night-time pathway
- When
- Motion is detected at night
- If
- The home is in Good Night mode
- Then
- Turn on selected lights at low brightness, then switch them off after the area is clear.
Empty-room energy control
- When
- No presence is detected
- If
- The room has been empty for a set period
- Then
- Turn off selected lights and compatible air-conditioning controls.
Warm occupied room
- When
- The temperature rises above a set level
- If
- Someone is present in the room
- Then
- Switch on a compatible air-conditioner and apply the preferred setting.
Door left open
- When
- A door or window remains open
- If
- The set delay has passed
- Then
- Send a notification so it can be checked before cooling or security is affected.
Water-leak alert
- When
- A leak sensor detects water
- If
- At any time
- Then
- Send an immediate alert and trigger the selected Aqara alarm or scene where supported.
Around the home
Products that work together in automations.
Aqara automations can coordinate several product categories so the result matches the way a room is used.
Lighting
Turn lights on only when needed, adapt brightness by time of day, and switch empty areas off automatically.
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Air-conditioning
Use compatible hubs, sensors and IR control to respond to occupancy, schedules and temperature conditions.
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Curtains & blinds
Open or close curtains by schedule, sunrise, sunset, room use or a wider arrival and bedtime routine.
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Security & awareness
Coordinate compatible locks, cameras, doorbells and sensors for alerts, modes and useful responses.
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Good automation design
Keep manual controls alongside automations.
Reliable automation includes clear conditions, sensible delays and an obvious manual control.
- Start with repeated actions that happen every day.
- Use presence and room conditions to prevent unwanted triggers.
- Keep wall switches or wireless controls available for overrides.
- Test each routine with the people who use the room.
- Review device, hub and platform compatibility before installation.
Read the detailed guide to arrival, evening and Good Night routines, including modes, exceptions and manual override.
Plan your Aqara smart home
Plan the routines before choosing the devices.
Share your floor plan and the actions you want to automate. We can help translate them into sensors, controls, hubs and compatible Aqara products.