Routines can completely transform the way you use your Amazon Echo.

What Are Alexa Routines?

Routines are made up of two components: triggers and actions.

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Press thePlusin the top right corner, then enter a name and choose your trigger underWhen this happens.

you could now pick as many actions as you like to chain together underAdd action.

To learn more about creating Routines, take a look at ourAlexa Routines beginner’s guide.

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Waking Up

Starting your day with Alexa can make your mornings much more pleasant.

If you have a connected thermostat, you set Alexa to turn off the heating or air conditioning.

Keeping Your House Safe

Not yet taken the plunge and splashed out on a pricey security system?

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you’re able to still make do with Alexas built-in security functions.

You could also play sirens or the sound of dogs barking if desired.

Just be sure to specify this should only be active during the day.

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you might discover more about how you might supercharge your productivity in ourin-depth guide to the Pomodoro method.

it’s possible for you to still send a notification to their phones if they don’t.

Kids Bedtime

Alexa can help with your kid’s routinesin multiple ways, including at bedtime.

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Getting Ready for Bed

After winding down for the evening, its time for bed.

Garden Lights

Take smart home automation outside with a routine that automatically turns on your connected garden lights.

The best trigger for this routine is after sunset, which Alexa can automatically detect.

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Movie Time

Theres nothing better than putting on a good movie on a rainy Sunday.

Nap Time

If youre in need of a quick midday power nap, theres a routine for that too.

Using Alexa Routines, you’re free to select personalized lighting layouts for different events.

This allows you to perfect the atmosphere using just your voice, saving you time and energy.