Secure your home with Aqara motion sensor and eedomus box

19/09/2019
Home automation allows an infinite number of combinations to automate your home. All you need to do is use a box, such as the eedomus box. The eedomus box natively uses Z-Wave technology, and cannot be compatible with other technologies. However, thanks to the addition of a dongle, it is possible to operate components using Zigbee technology on an eedomus box.

Aqara motion sensor features
The addition of the Zigate USB dongle will allow a gateway to communicate with Zigbee technology. It is therefore possible to integrate another communication technology despite the fact that this is naturally impossible. The customization of your gateway is then possible on your installation as for example with Xiaomi brand components. The dongle is in two parts, and it is imperative to connect these parts together. If, however, you have not mounted your dongle, you can follow our tutorial here: Zigate dongle presentation
Once your dongle is connected with your eedomus box, you will find the presentation of the Aqara motion sensor. The Aqara motion sensor is the ideal security companion, just as traditional anti-theft alarm systems can be used to monitor movements or unwanted actions in your home or office. You can also use the Xiaomi motion sensor in a group to control lighting and much more.

Technical characteristics of the Aqara motion sensor
  • Power supply: CR2450 Battery
  • Communication: ZigBee
  • Detection distance: 7m
  • Angle of coverage: 170 °.
  • Operating temperature: -10-45 ° C
  • Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 3 x 3,5cm (Sensor) and 3 x 3 x 3 x 4cm (Swivel bracket)
  • Weight: 180 g

Aqara motion sensor configuration
  1. To start configuring your sensor, go to the home page of your eedomus box, then at the top right click on <<<configuration>>.
  2. After clicking on configuration, you will be taken to the system configuration tab.  Click on your gateway. Below it, you will see <<<configure>>. Click on <<<configure>>, to continue with your system configuration steps.
  3. When you are on the configuration of your box, go down to the bottom of your screen and you will arrive on the Zigate section. Click on <<<permit join>>, to add your component.
  4. You must then solicit your component by pressing its button 3 times. When your device is detected you will see a link at the top of your screen. Then click on <<<create it automatically>>. Your device is then created.
  5. Your device is created and you must now name it and define a use and a part for it. When you have entered his information, click on <<<saving>>.
Note that the methodology for adding another device is the same if you use a Zigate dongle on an eedomus box.

Scenario creation
The scenario is the very heart of home automation. It is the latter who will perform actions according to your wishes to automate your home.
  1. To create your scenario you must go to the system configuration page, then click on your previously added device. You will see <<<configure>> appear. Then click on it.
  2. You will arrive on the same page as before when you named your component. This time, go to the top of your screen and click on <<< associated rules>>. Then click on <<<new rule>>. This is where you can create all your scenarios.
As with the configuration of your component, you must also name your new rule, but also add one or more criteria and one or more actions to perform. When you have completed its information, click on save to validate the creation of your rule.
The method of creation is the same if you want to create other scenarios, all you have to do is use your imagination.

Our impressions
Zigbee technology and in particular the Aqara range offers high quality and well designed products at a very affordable price, ideal for adding home automation to your home.

Source: Groupspaces.com