We’ll detail different ways to find and install Alexa Routines.

Why Are Alexa Routines So Important, Anyway?

Use a Pre-Made Alexa Routine Template

To begin, double-check to have downloaded the Amazon Alexa app foriOSorAndroid.

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Finally, at the top of the screen, tap the middle of the three horizontal options, labeledFeatured.

Alexa will relay entertaining and informative information that’s relevant to your day.

you’re free to change anything you see, including the fields that are already filled in.

Alexa Featured Routines

For the last setup step, tapEnablein the upper right corner, and youll be set.

Just be sure to give Alexa about a minute to upgrade your speakers before testing out the new routine.

The only specific information that does get shared would be trigger phrases or custom Alexa responses.

Alexa Start My Day

Next, the person sharing the routine should tapContinueto get past the caution screen.

A screen will open that indicates you’ve received an Alexa RoutinetapView Routineto open it.

When youre finished updating everything, tapSavein the upper-right corner.

Alexa Routine Add New

As always, wait at least a minute before testing out your new routine.

However, you also want to be able to turn on the living room lights with a voice command.

These steps will help you to do just that.

Alexa Routine More Menu

A new routine will open up, but it won’t have the fields forNameorWhen this happensfilled in.

Add that information, then tapSavein the upper right corner, and you’re done.

Not literally, of course.

Alexa Routine Share Caution

Rather, Alexa Routines are all about you.

Alexa Routine Share Menu

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