Routines will let you set up a whole range of actions and reactions based around anything you have that's compatible with the Alexa ecosystem. Routines will let you set up custom voice commands, ...

While Alexa can't drag you out of bed and stick a toothbrush in your mouth, it is possible to automate some of her functions ...

Sure, you can use your Alexa devices just to set timers and turn on the lights — but the smart assistant can do a lot more to automate your smart home. With Alexa Routines, you can assign a series of ...

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Namely, you can now use person detection to fire off a set of commands as part of an Alexa routine. Think about lights that turn on and off depending on whether anyone is in the room. An air ...

Alexa is about to receive an update that improve Routines for users who schedule their favorite actions. One particular change went live today, adding the option to trigger routines a certain amount ...

If you’re unfamiliar with Alexa routines, they’re a series of tasks that Alexa can do by only saying one phrase. For instance, instead of telling Alexa to turn off lights, turn on music, and turn on ...

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