Alexa App Routines: How to Find, Check, and Add Them

Open the Alexa app on your phone, tap More in the bottom navigation bar, and select Routines ; this is where you can view the routines associated with your Alexa account and create a new one. If the app looks different from what you remember, look for the More menu first, since the layout can vary by app version.

Check the product’s listed specifications when evaluating where to find routines in the alexa app.

On the Routines screen, tap an existing routine to see what starts it and what Alexa is set to do, such as responding to a voice phrase or following a schedule. This is the place to review the details before making changes, especially if a routine is running at an unexpected time or no longer matches how you use a room.

From the Routines screen, tap the plus sign to start a new routine, then choose a trigger and the actions you want Alexa to take. For an energy-saving setup, you might plan around times you leave home or go to bed, but select only actions supported by the devices you actually have and test the finished routine to make sure it behaves as intended.

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