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 cause ...

With Routines, Echo device users no longer have to give multiple commands to Alexa, such as “Alexa, turn off the living room lamp,” “Alexa, turn down the thermostat,” and “Alexa, set an alarm for 7 ...

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. To set up a routine, take the following ...

If you're old enough to remember cartoons like The Jetsons, you probably remember a vision of the future where our lives are fully automated. All it takes are a few verbal commands, and your whole ...

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You can connect an Alexa device to smart lights in your house and set up context-aware lighting using the Alexa app. When you set up context-aware lighting, you can turn on all the lights in whatever ...

Geofencing with Amazon Alexa routines allows you to automate various smart home tasks based on your location, enhancing your home's convenience and efficiency. Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting ...

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Did you know you could use your Amazon Alexa device in case of an emergency? Plus, I have the details on Amazon's lesser-known security software that could protect your home from intruders and help ...