Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Aqara’s new *Soft Sensor* feature can combine multiple smart home devices — including motion sensors, presence sensors, contact sensors, locks, switches, and more — into one virtual sensor for smarter, more reliable automations.
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how Aqara Soft Sensor works, what you need to use it, how to set up both Presence and Temperature Soft Sensors, and how you can expose them through Matter for use in Apple Home. I’ll also share some practical ways I’m using Soft Sensors around my own smart home.
Thanks to Aqara for sponsoring this video.
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
2:18 What is Soft Sensor?
4:05 What You Need
5:38 Presence Soft Sensor Setup
11:36 W200 Thermostat Updates
13:34 Temperature Soft Sensor Setup
15:50 Soft Sensor Use-Cases
18:50 Final Thoughts
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#Aqara #SmartHome #AppleHome #HomeKit #Matter
Aqara’s new *Soft Sensor* feature can combine multiple smart home devices — including motion sensors, presence sensors, contact sensors, locks, switches, and more — into one virtual sensor for smarter, more reliable automations.
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how Aqara Soft Sensor works, what you need to use it, how to set up both Presence and Temperature Soft Sensors, and how you can expose them through Matter for use in Apple Home. I’ll also share some practical ways I’m using Soft Sensors around my own smart home.
Thanks to Aqara for sponsoring this video.
🔗 **PRODUCTS & LINKS**
W200 Matte KIT ：
BestBuy：dada.link/2c6J3o
Homedepot: dada.link/GTJpcg （Available on August 17th）
W200: amazon.com/dp/B0G25F5XC1?maas=maas_adg_8C7E463AD46B8741785182DC664BB2DA_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
HUB M3: amazon.com/dp/B0CWLHSKYC?maas=maas_adg_90451EEF35B03ADE4CDF3FD8C93C7280_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
FP300：amazon.com/dp/B0FG2MD3YP?maas=maas_adg_E4CE725FDF4718249AAD8649C926BFF6_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
🎥 **RELATED VIDEO**
My Aqara W200 Thermostat Video
youtu.be/RliA3Isv40U
Subscribe for more Apple Home, Matter, and smart home videos every week.
NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
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❤️ Get access to my Members Discord Server & other perks. Become a channel member.
geni.us/shanemember
👕 Merch!
geni.us/ShaneCreatesShop
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SOCIAL
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► Instagram – instagram.com/shanecreates
► TikTok – tiktok.com/@shanecreates
► Website: http://shanewhatley.com
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CHAPTERS
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
0:00 Intro
2:18 What is Soft Sensor?
4:05 What You Need
5:38 Presence Soft Sensor Setup
11:36 W200 Thermostat Updates
13:34 Temperature Soft Sensor Setup
15:50 Soft Sensor Use-Cases
18:50 Final Thoughts
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#Aqara #SmartHome #AppleHome #HomeKit #Matter
