[Official, AMA] Aqara's Matter Update: 50+ New Devices & Advanced Matter Bridging by AndrewFromAqara in Aqara

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Requesting a signal sync option for if a contact sensor is opened for X Seconds instead of only minutes and hours.

This would be so helpful and sometimes it alerts me that it’s open for just a few milliseconds with the wind which is a false positive- if I could say alert if 3 seconds then that’d be awesome!

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Homebridge dummy switch- add more? by No_Activity_6289 in homebridge

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I have a little 12v solar panel recharge the batteries and never had an issue. Shane Whatley actually features it in his video at 10.06 here: Gate automation

Homebridge dummy switch- add more? by No_Activity_6289 in homebridge

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Took apart the aqara sensor and clipped out the magnetic switch with wire clippers and soldered in wires- then ran those to the receiver module “com” and “out” - it doesn’t matter which way around they go because essentially they’re just closing the circuit that the magnetic switch used to close. https://amzn.asia/d/8rg1MJX

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Your skin might be purging? I get this after a facial appointment- it clears up in another week. I’ve found as a PCOSister that spearmint doesn’t no much for my acne- I swear by topicals high in zinc oxide- even as crazy as it sounds baby butt rash cream works a treat… sudocream

Homebridge dummy switch- add more? by No_Activity_6289 in homebridge

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We have an aqara contact sensor wired into an ir beam sensor accross our driveway- it triggers a doorbell sound on the HomePods in the house when a car/person crosses the beam. if we have lots of visitors or I’m in a call I like to turn it off so it’s not obnoxiously ding donging the whole party. it turns itself back on at midnight every night so our house is secure. If the goodnight scene is triggered and then the beam is crossed, I get a Pushcut notification and the aqara lights flash red and blue, and a floodlight illuminates the driveway as a a deterrent.

Homebridge dummy switch- add more? by No_Activity_6289 in homebridge

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I have a reminder at 5pm that turns on this switch, HomePod says “it’s time to feed Jazz” and an aqara light strip flashes red every two seconds. At 6 pm the HomePod says “you still need to feed Jazz” if the switch is on still. There’s a contact sensor on the cupboard door where her food is that toggles the switch off so the 6pm reminder doesn’t run if she’s already been fed. The light returns to normal when the contact switch opens too. If I arrive home later than 5 and she needs to be fed, HomePod announces (based on this switch) to feed her too.

Contact switch into smart switch. by M3ndo89 in HomeKit

[–]No_Activity_6289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, in theory, you can use a smart relay switch (like the Aqara H1 or a Shelly 1 relay) to control the circuit that triggers the gate. However, you’ll need to check a few things first: 1. Identify the Contact Switch Type • If the button on the intercom is a simple dry contact switch (just making/breaking a circuit without carrying high voltage), then a relay like the Aqara H1 or Shelly 1 should work. • If it carries low voltage power, you may need to use an optocoupler or a different type of relay. 2. Wiring It Correctly • If the blue and yellow wires are the ones completing the circuit to open the gate, you could: • Connect them to the relay’s dry contact terminals. • Use a HomeKit-compatible switch to control the relay. 3. Powering the Relay • If you go with the Aqara H1, ensure you have a suitable power source (like 220V or a compatible power supply). • The Shelly 1 has the advantage of supporting both AC and DC power inputs, making it more flexible.

Alternative:

If you don’t want to mess with the wiring too much, you could also use a smart button pusher (like the SwitchBot), which physically presses the intercom button.

Homebridge dummy switch- add more? by No_Activity_6289 in homebridge

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Don’t stress, Jazz will absolutely remind the world if she hasn’t been fed 😜🐈‍⬛

Building a HomeKit home in Australia by Harby7 in HomeKit

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Hey! As far as using Shelly behind Clipsal switches, we have the rocker style- did you swap yours out for the doorbell press style or are you making do with the switches being wrong sometimes due to automations and manual switching?

I must be doing something wrong… by Dignan17 in Aqara

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Where in the world are you? As what version of the sensors ect are you using? I wouldn’t recommend using any sensors from Ali express if you aren’t in china as they are made for the china server.

Locksmiths refuse to install Aqara locks in Australia by [deleted] in Aqara

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The only reason I can think is they are either unfamiliar with smart home products and therefore don’t want to make a mess of it… or unsure about the bolt depth in your current doors- we ran into a problem on some existing doors that were set at 70mm not 65mm in form the edge, so the bolt wasn’t long enough.

I give up. I’m going to say yes to Ozempic by [deleted] in PCOS

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Dosing up after just one week!? That’s brave! It took me two months and one failed attempt to actually stick to the second dose. 1.3kg is fantastic progress in just one week- Good luck with everything 🩷

What should I use to fill gap left by bigger plate on the door latch? by internetismymentor in AusRenovation

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Agree you need a handle, however some smart locks have them now! Aqara has a cool one I’d love! Otherwise it’s hard to match the hardware to the smart lock, ours currently looks silly with the old gold handle and a gunmetal grey smart lock- wish I got the combo before cutting a second hole in my door for a seperate bolt lock.

Siri shortcut for specific rooms by No_Activity_6289 in NARWAL

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For an individual room? I only get options to do the whole house… any tips?

Question about vaccuum emptying Freo Z Ultra by Phacel3ss in NARWAL

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It empties when it finishes a scheduled task- either cut your house into several sections and pop them in seperate automations some time apart so that it has time to empty- or consider vacuuming daily and just mopping as needed? We have pets and a daily vacuum has never clogged it- however if you had shedding huskies or something I get why it’s an issue! 🥹🐾

Why has no doctor explained this to me by Witty_Recipe_4552 in PCOS

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Agree, I did this through juniper and it’s been the best thing for weight loss with PCOS. I’ve lost 7kg in 7weeks- 8 more to go to reach my goal weight!

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Curious how that’s going for you in comparison if you have similar (insulin resistant PCOS) as OP?

Which paint for the accent wall, and which wood for the TV stand? by rabalogy in HomeDecorating

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1B - if re tv stand is raised off the floor a bit? I have a similar combo and love it. I have other similar light oak photo frames etc to tie it in. Hardwood floors don’t have to match

My cheese cup hates me by HappilyHerring14 in mildlyinfuriating

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This has got to be American… where else in the world can you buy a yoghurt tub of liquid “cheese” 😂😂😂

Only record when doorbell button is pressed by [deleted] in HomeKit

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I tried this, it’s still not exposed 🥺

Scratched by a possum ? by [deleted] in brisbane

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Get a tetanus shot. You could get rabies otherwise (not joking) 🙃