Tag: Home Assistant

How to Make Interior Lights Turn On When Door Opens: 4 Proven Methods (Smart Sensors, Jamb Switches & Automations)

By Riday Adnan October 11, 2026 Updated October 17, 2026 21 min read

Stepping across your threshold into a brightly illuminated hallway with full grocery bags, walking into a walk-in wardrobe without fumbling for a wall switch in the dark, or opening a...

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Smart Doorbells & Sensors

Do I Need a Hub for Aqara Door Sensor? (P2 vs. T1 vs. E1 Guide)

By Riday Adnan October 11, 2026 Updated October 17, 2026 18 min read

The short answer is: it depends entirely on which generation of the Aqara door sensor you purchase. If you buy the newer Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2, you do...

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