Setting up routines or automations is half the reason to get into smart hubs and assistants. Every major hub, from SmartThings to Alexa, lets you create routines, in which you use triggers to ...

Alexa's Routines function lets you complete multiple tasks using just a single voice command. Here's a handy guide on how to add Routines to your smart home.

All it takes is Alexa Routines, a special feature for Alexa-compatible smart devices you can use to set up sequences of actions to take place one after another.

How to Set Up An Alexa Routine With an Alexa Routine, you can program your Echo device to perform certain actions at specific times and can save up to 99 routines to the device at a time.

The goal of Alexa routines is to make your day seamless and productive. Here's what you need to know to get started.

How to Set Up an Alexa Routine Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet, tap the More tab at the bottom, then choose Routines. You will find some preset routines on the Featured tab.

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