This is all thanks to Google Home’s Routines feature.

What Are Routines?

A Routine is one of thebest Google Home tips and tricks you should probably know.

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It does everything you want it to do with only one phrase.

Right out of the box, you have six pre-made Routines ready for use.

Other available Routines are Commuting Home, Commuting to Work, I’m Home, and Leaving Home.

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Although pre-made, you’re able to easily edit these Routines to meet your needs.

How to Use Google Home Routines

Here’s how to create a Routine to use.

Create a New Personal Routine

Personal Routines are personalized to you.

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The best part about household Routines is that anyone can activate them, even visiting guests.

Simply go toRoutineson the home screen of your Google Home app.

Tap on the Routine you want to change.

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If you want to change the starter or add a new one, simply snag the buttons underStarters.

The same goes for the actions.

Once you’re happy with the changes, tap onSave.

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Under the name of the Routine, turn off theActivate Routinetoggle switch.

Go toRoutinesand tap on the Routine you want to delete.

In the top-right corner of the screen, select thetrash icon.

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ChooseDelete routinein the pop-up box to confirm.

Take note that it’s possible for you to’t retrieve a Routine once it’s deleted.

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