<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Alexa Cast, we're diving into the world of smart home devices and routines. We'll explore the basics of getting started with routines, finding inspiration within the Alexa app's pre-made templates, and customizing routines to suit individual needs. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dave shares insightful tips and tricks, such as utilizing Fire TV actions to add to your routines and incorporating a "DND" (do not disturb) technique during reading time. We'll also discuss the usefulness of routines, including morning and nighttime routines, screen time tracking, and more. Join us for an informative and entertaining episode that will leave you eager to explore the possibilities of creating routines with Alexa."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Mentioned In This Episode&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://podclick.me/firetv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Fire TV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://podclick.me/alexa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Amazon Alexa Page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/43l46XQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Alexa Routines Page on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Key Points&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Introduction of the topic of smart home devices and routines&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Using the featured routines in the Alexa app as templates&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Using Fire TV actions to enhance routines&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Creating custom routines with Alexa based on scheduled times&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Different routines available on Alexa, including good morning routine, start my day routine, screen time routine, weather after alarm routine, and good night routine&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Customizing routines for individual preferences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Introducing the concept of creating routines with Alexa and the limitless possibilities&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Cool examples of routines include scheduling porch lights to turn on automatically, nightlight and sleep sounds routine, and Alexa Guard routine&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Sharing routines with friends and family&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Explanation of what routines are and how they work&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Personal anecdote about using routines to announce dinner time&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Tips for creating a productive and calming environment with routines&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- How to create a "start my day" routine and enable routines through voice commands or the Alexa app&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Gratitude towards listeners and recommending the podcast to Alexa owners&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Daily stock market updates &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;- Using Fire TV actions to add actions to routines&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Power of Podcasting Network&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://alexacast.com/pop"&gt;Power of Podcasting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alexa Cast | An Unofficial Journey of an Amazon Echo User

David Jackson

From Good Morning to Good Night: Fully Customizable Routines with Amazon's Alexa

JUN 2, 20237 MIN
Alexa Cast | An Unofficial Journey of an Amazon Echo User

From Good Morning to Good Night: Fully Customizable Routines with Amazon's Alexa

JUN 2, 20237 MIN

Description

On this episode of Alexa Cast, we're diving into the world of smart home devices and routines. We'll explore the basics of getting started with routines, finding inspiration within the Alexa app's pre-made templates, and customizing routines to suit individual needs.

Dave shares insightful tips and tricks, such as utilizing Fire TV actions to add to your routines and incorporating a "DND" (do not disturb) technique during reading time. We'll also discuss the usefulness of routines, including morning and nighttime routines, screen time tracking, and more. Join us for an informative and entertaining episode that will leave you eager to explore the possibilities of creating routines with Alexa."

Mentioned In This Episode

Fire TV

Amazon Alexa Page

Alexa Routines Page on Amazon

*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Key Points

- Introduction of the topic of smart home devices and routines

- Using the featured routines in the Alexa app as templates

- Using Fire TV actions to enhance routines

- Creating custom routines with Alexa based on scheduled times

- Different routines available on Alexa, including good morning routine, start my day routine, screen time routine, weather after alarm routine, and good night routine

- Customizing routines for individual preferences

- Introducing the concept of creating routines with Alexa and the limitless possibilities

- Cool examples of routines include scheduling porch lights to turn on automatically, nightlight and sleep sounds routine, and Alexa Guard routine

- Sharing routines with friends and family

- Explanation of what routines are and how they work

- Personal anecdote about using routines to announce dinner time

- Tips for creating a productive and calming environment with routines

- How to create a "start my day" routine and enable routines through voice commands or the Alexa app

- Gratitude towards listeners and recommending the podcast to Alexa owners

- Daily stock market updates

- Using Fire TV actions to add actions to routines

Mentioned in this episode:

Power of Podcasting Network

Find this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.com

Power of Podcasting