Automators 162: Smart Home Feedback
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Aug 23, 2024 David and Rosemary dive into listener feedback on smart home technology, discussing automatic lighting and innovative solutions to enhance automation. They highlight smart sensors like the Aqara FP1E and the importance of integrating leak detectors to prevent water damage. Personal anecdotes showcase the balance between advanced features and user-friendliness. They also explore the transition to user-friendly intercom systems and share insights on optimizing daily tasks through smart home integration, all while anticipating future tech advancements.
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Room Lighting Automation
- Use Aqara's FP1E presence sensor with an Aqara hub for reliable room lighting automation.
- This presence sensor offers a simple HomeKit integration for automatic lighting control.
Presence vs. Motion Sensors
- Human presence sensors, like Aqara's FP1E, are superior to basic motion sensors for home automation.
- They detect actual presence, not just motion, avoiding the issue of lights turning off while someone is still in the room.
Fall Detection with FP2
- Rosemary is experimenting with the Aqara FP2 sensor for fall detection to assist her grandmother.
- She plans to set it up to alert her mother if a fall is detected.