12 Cool Alexa Routines: Automating My Smart Home with Alexa

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Automate your whole smart home using Alexa! It’s easy to set up routines to turn on your lights in the morning, lock the door when you leave, announce when it’s time for chores, and more.
We cover 12 awesome Alexa routines ideas in this tutorial, including funny routines, ones with music, and morning/bedtime automation. I was surprised at how much this took my smart home to the next level.
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@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

We are on a week with no more “Baby” by Justin Bieber...these routines are a lifesaver. Which song would you ban Alexa from ever playing again?

@doshiempiresandpuzzles8822 5 жыл бұрын

Smart Home Solver any song from the Troll's soundtrack. I would love if the new Wyze sensors would integrate with Alexa routines.

@TheJamesJones 5 жыл бұрын

Baby Shark, do do do do...

@Shudita 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m on the fence between Wyze sense and SmartThings sensors... the front door alert is a really cool idea, especially in a two story house with kids being kids. You use SmartThings here so I know they work, question is: can I have that setup using Wyze sense? Thank you so much for your videos, I learn a lot from them. PS. I’d block Despacito and baby shark 😖

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Judy that's funny you ask because the current video I'm working on is about that. Right now the Wyze sensors won't be able to trigger Alexa routines but I think they will be able to in the future.

@spinbastianvettel5477 4 жыл бұрын

Despacito and Baby Shark

@baukevanderkooi8712 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the silencing when you say alexa

@GlovedGame 4 жыл бұрын

Why was it even silenced?

@Starpotion 4 жыл бұрын

@@GlovedGame So our own Echos don't go off

@zainabbah8128 5 жыл бұрын

ur an absolute god for not actually saying alexa!!!!!!!

@llusivee 4 жыл бұрын

Ikr I'm in my room with my Alexa and I was a little spooked

@jennys9043 4 жыл бұрын

Srsly! 100% of viewers have Alexa right next to them if they’re watching this

@AmronExperimental 4 жыл бұрын

#AmazonAfter

@Phawx_ 4 жыл бұрын

why don't u just mute Alexa

@andrewbrooks9235 4 жыл бұрын

Phawx it’s easier for us

@chemicallyfreenolye5462 4 жыл бұрын

😂”a child has escaped”

@renjithvakkayil 4 жыл бұрын

That was epic😛

@janw8310 4 жыл бұрын

😂😆

@trickstur5994 4 жыл бұрын

That killed me too :D

@Melinas_Vlogs 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@teahee847 3 жыл бұрын

"the chase begins"

@Tabonava 4 жыл бұрын

"There is no place in this home for Justin Bieber"... hahaha Im dying xD

@DB_Videos275 4 жыл бұрын

I love saying “ execute order 66” to turn on all my lights on

@haxanator1513 4 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't it turn off the lights though?

@ialastairi115 4 жыл бұрын

Danny Brooks I have mine say yes my Lord and turn all the lights red when I says execute order 66. That's my gaming lighting lol

@elliottthompson2745 4 жыл бұрын

PHAHAHAH

@elliottthompson2745 4 жыл бұрын

I Alastair I Thats sick

@bryanhilfiger2842 4 жыл бұрын

Haxanator no, you can rename certain commands for example my room led lights I have as “Bryan’s penis” so whenever my roommates or girlfriend comes into my room they are forced to say “turn on Bryan’s penis” and it’s funny every time

@markoglisic9624 4 жыл бұрын

😂 red alert! A child has escaped 😂

@azurish7820 4 жыл бұрын

It sounds like their in prison 🤣🤣🤣

@sergiohenrique9694 10 ай бұрын

like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, kzfaq.infoUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....

@aprilrichardson620 4 жыл бұрын

I am loving all this technology with Alexa, thank you for sharing this information!!!!!

@Mrs.Fineapple 3 жыл бұрын

“Time to get up and do something with your life” 🤣

@heathercostello6705 5 жыл бұрын

I love these tips!! I want this morning routine.

@thatsmybiscuit1973 4 жыл бұрын

I love the whole concepts of smart house but i draw the line at co-parenting with alexa 😂

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's probably a good call!

@bIabbb 3 жыл бұрын

fair enough

@xXDeadJesterXx 4 жыл бұрын

Why hasn't anyone asked the most important question of all........Where did you get the bat-signal lamp?

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

That lamp is from IKEA and I have a LIFX bulb inside.

@98854arjun 4 жыл бұрын

How about the rgb light which looks like cloud?

@johnjames4834 4 жыл бұрын

thats the most important question of all??????

@johnjames4834 4 жыл бұрын

@@SmartHomeSolver IKEA FORGET IT! It took me 3 days to find the exit! (luckily they sell beds)

@BatBrisco 4 жыл бұрын

This is great! Thanks for the demo! I always feel like there's so much more we can do with Alexa so thanks for the tips!

@royruganijr8857 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the alexa says part. Never really played much with her routines but so glad you brought that up and the announcement part!!

@SandipDas30 4 жыл бұрын

"Love you" touch was neat! :)

@RACAPE 4 жыл бұрын

The most funniest video I saw about Alexa. 😂😂 I laughed so hard that I'm in tears. Well done! I just ordered mine yesterday and can't wait. I have a Google home mini already, but Google doesn't have location routine.

@silentslipperz6991 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Keep up the good work!

@deemabon314 5 жыл бұрын

That shut down house routine was pretty funny 😂

@oneilbuchanan8377 4 жыл бұрын

Simply awesome review.thanks for sharing

@michaelrosencrants9177 4 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal stuff thanks for all this. Very entertaining video as well.

@kwrench1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Reed! I'm just getting started with Alexa routines so this is very helpful. I appreciate the giggles as much as I do the tech advice, thanks!

@HighTen_Melanie 4 жыл бұрын

I just got my first Echo dot yesterday so this is a great help. I like the use of your routines and geo fence. Proud to be your newest subscriber. Greetings from Scotland, UK.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome and thanks for subscribing!

@ansientwun 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the hints

@AptusWI 4 жыл бұрын

Geotrack with smart phone once "x "feet out of garage, garage door automatically shuts, smart vacuum starts up, lights go off, front door locks, Alexa controlled fireplace shuts off, Heat or AC goes to desired "Away" temperature, music automatically plays and security system automatically armed. Great routine tips in your video. Impressed!

@brokeneyes6615 4 жыл бұрын

Idea: you get your echo, outdoor motion sensors, outdoor speakers, a smart home sliding door and your German Shepard’s. Set up the motion sensor so it scans for motion in your yard at night. If it detects movement it lures The German Shepherd‘s to the sliding door by playing the sound of a meowing cat on the echo. It then turns on the outdoor security lights and announces that it will release the hounds in five seconds. It then opens Thr sliding door, releasing Thr hounds. The echo that is still inside the house waits 5minutes before plays the sound of a dog whistle, calling the German shepherds back in before closing the door and turning the lights off. One of those things does not yet exist on market but can be DIY’d.

@GabrielDoesThings 3 жыл бұрын

until the door lock feature is triggered by a storm and the automatic door closer fails and your house is ruined.

@akashtambe11 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such idea..♥️♥️

@WeekendWarrior604 4 жыл бұрын

I want this... all of it!

@heathercostello6705 5 жыл бұрын

coolest smart home blogger out there!!!!

@RichDiedrich 4 жыл бұрын

The routines that I use most often include different lighting combinations depending on what I am doing in our family room, turning on the back hall lights when I come home after sunset (this one uses some of my controller logic), and routing my Echo's sound through the built in speakers in my house to play music.

@jennybthick 4 жыл бұрын

I have three ceiling fans that I have turn off/on when I leave/arrive. Its my favorite automation so far. I purchased the bond hub thingy to turn my fans WiFi btw.

@hollymaria2416 4 жыл бұрын

Your video has helped me so much, I been debating on getting Alexa because alexa randomly listens to your conversations and etc so I was hesitant but you mentioned it helps you with kids too, had to get it! Lol

@reneesworld4356 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am just getting started with my Echo Dot and making my home a smart home.

@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

That's great! Good luck getting started! 😊

@whothetechknows 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool stuff. We use Alexa a lot at home as well. She has schedules for our lights and she locks our doors.

@isabeaureyes8293 3 жыл бұрын

I love Alexa, she’s great. I have her connected to all my Gosund Smart Appliances, haven’t had a problem.

@jenkat339 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Love your humor.

@reddwitdreadz 10 ай бұрын

I can’t imagine my childhood having to hear “welcome home, it’s time to do your homework” 😶🫠

@peterpowis4145 4 жыл бұрын

great video! I love Alexa routines but haven't used them much - you have some great routines set up! - I think i'm going to have to play around with setting up routines a lot more!! 'dog pushes button' - "Let me out!" :D

@artsoto137 4 жыл бұрын

Can you come to my house and install the entire system 😂

@danielbaldry 4 жыл бұрын

Best smart home video and channel ever... thanks for the great content you put out.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! That means a lot to hear that. I appreciate the support!

@whiskeydigitial 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas. Do you have a detailed article of the routines that you have for your Amazon Echo? I am looking to ideas I am not that creative. Thank you and keep up the great work.

@marieovergaard4189 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for not saying Alexa 50 times, mine threw a damn house party yesterday at 3 am when I watched another video.

@kendrabean2868 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@ScoffMathews 4 жыл бұрын

I want alexa to be able to start an interaction with me. Say I have a webservice thay knows my wife is on her way home, and also sees that I haven't looked at recipes or been in the kitchen for few hours. Dinner is probably not ready. Webservice sends a custom message to alexa to some custom skill: "There doesn't seem to be any food ready, do you want to order something, or should I preheat the oven? Goals.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

I like that! I might have to see if I could figure out how to do that.

@tanyasalmon6907 4 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@theoffice9803 4 жыл бұрын

Since I bought Alexa I am never late waking up because of my Alexa routines. It's amazing how you can set up where it turns on your lights and gradually increases the brightness and then it can turn on the TV and play your favorite shows :)

@nerdnoodles1182 3 ай бұрын

I set mine to play music and everything after I dismiss my morning alarm so I can't turn my alarm off and just go back to sleep like I used to do

@RolandoCocom Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the videos. What door locks do you recommend?

@AveryTCC 4 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing

@roguenerdd 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is helpful 💪🏼

@Tk5869 2 жыл бұрын

That dog, innocence in person😂 06:43

@javianjohnson8746 4 жыл бұрын

Man these are some great ideas. Thanks man

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@lindseymoss 3 жыл бұрын

The video is equally helpful and hilarious! 😂

@sharonhanley 4 жыл бұрын

Love your ideas for routines! I have a few set up but since I got a new cell phone I can see all my devices but I can't see the routines. I can only edit them from my old phone.

@ALVSLTECH 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@bradsbirds8502 5 жыл бұрын

3 for 3 videos in a row that I've learned something from. Great job! Today, I bought a bunch of TP link HS200's on clearance and installed them on the 5 bathroom exhaust fans. Made a routine to turn all of them on, set all ceiling fans to 100%, ramp up the air purifiers, switch the thermostats to fan, wait an hour, then turn it all off.

@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's a cool routine! I'll have to remember that for the future.

@adamharris234 5 жыл бұрын

@christopher Clark, where did you find HS200's on clearance? I need to pick up some more of them

@bradsbirds8502 5 жыл бұрын

@@adamharris234 Amazon "used" they were all brand new (I bought 12 total). I saw what appeared to be the remnants of a clearance sticker on several of them that I'd dare say came from Target. I installed all of them without a problem. Best smart home deal I've ever found. I did the same thing with lutron maestros for all my closets.

@adamharris234 5 жыл бұрын

@@bradsbirds8502 awesome thanks

@Mark081161 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video’s..just started following you..thanks..any front door locker working with Alexa you Can recommend?

@paulavillar6117 3 жыл бұрын

Your video is awesome! Thank you

@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that!

@mandywinter6490 3 жыл бұрын

I have a memory issues so excited to try this in my house thanks so much

@TheJamesJones 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video Reed. I told my cousin about the song override hack a few months ago. "Alexa, play Baby Shark", "No!" I wasn't aware of the suppress functionality, that is a good tip.

@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Haha song override hack, I love it!

@A453 5 жыл бұрын

James Jones i like baby shark

@bman_2024 4 жыл бұрын

No place in the home for bieber, I love it

@pedrodecarvalho6227 Жыл бұрын

i love this video so much

@APurples 3 жыл бұрын

Alexa when the front door is open: I sleep Alexa when a child walks out from their bedroom at 12am: NOW THIS IS AN AVENGERS LEVEL THREAT

@stevenshi2116 4 жыл бұрын

where you got that motion sensor which supporting routine in the Alexa?

@doshiempiresandpuzzles8822 5 жыл бұрын

These are great!

@doshiempiresandpuzzles8822 5 жыл бұрын

And I'm totally using the kids "home work" sensor idea.

@lucasfalzon2794 4 жыл бұрын

Good video your doing really well

@themeditationandrelaxation1486 3 жыл бұрын

Letting Alexa make coffee for you in the mornings is brilliant for me, all you need is the smart plug and she does the rest at the given time. :-)

@redfirewolf4186 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know if they'll sell the echo buttons again? I'd really like to try something like that with my dog. It would also be my first start into this smart home stuff.

@Neodel Жыл бұрын

I love how you treated alexa like a swear word so it doesnt trigger all our alexas 😂😂

@daziahphillips8595 2 жыл бұрын

This is so nice

@luis4171 3 жыл бұрын

Its really nice how you did not trigger my alexa, thanks. Good vid btw

@bynlb 10 күн бұрын

Great video, it gave me some ideas. Nice touch of censoring the word "alexa" I literally muted the mic on my echo dot before playing this video lmao

@zrohit 2 ай бұрын

Can the message in the Routine be in a different language ? Thanks

@richardevans182 4 жыл бұрын

At 2:02 when your lights turn off as you leave the house, is it going off your phone as the device, or some other smart device? Was trying to set this routine up to my phone location but having no luck.

@inelonwetrust9169 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@FateDelamorte 4 жыл бұрын

I don't have any smart stuff setup at the moment, but I have an iPhone, Spotify and a bose Bluetooth speaker. I really want to make it play from my Spotify playlists when I get home. Any tips on the best way to go about this?

@andreascooper4149 5 жыл бұрын

Loved these!!

@berylwhite2983 4 жыл бұрын

I created a routine as a backup when the SmartThings Cloud goes down you can say a code word and all things that are triggered by the SmartThings switch will happen and I've set a timer that normally would allow for the time that you're using it and then it will shut it off. I've also used the question and answer blueprint to create a reminder of what the words are to start these programs. I found it works very well although I don't need it very often she can do 14 things at one time just like when you activate one switch. It saves a lot of problems if your SmartThings Cloud goes down

@donjohnson906 4 жыл бұрын

One thing I haven’t been able to find is a way to announce if my freezer temp starts climbing. I’ve tried the wireless ones, but a battery inside the freezer has a very short lifespan. If there is one that has a wired sender unit that can be managed by Alexa or Hubitat, please advise. Thanks.

@jjsdancer 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, love watching your videos and i learn a lot of new things i can do. From this video was able to setup a routine to have Alexa say master bedroom closet door is open, master bedroom closet door is closed using a SmartThings multi purpose sensor. However when it comes to setting up a routine that has a SmartThings multi purpose sensor and a SmartThings plug even though i setup a routine on Alexa she does not say what i want her to say. The same goes for the Ring 2.0 camera door bell. I setup the routine but Alexa won’t say what i want her to say. Wonder why those two routines won’t work? Can you help SHS?

@frankvet1 4 жыл бұрын

You're strangely cool! Thanks for all your help with this stuff. Just getting started with my routines. Toughest decision was to pick one- Echo vs. Google home. Went with Echo. Cheers.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks, I appreciate that! Good luck getting your routines set up on your new Echo.

@frankvet1 4 жыл бұрын

@@SmartHomeSolver Seriously, thanks for your clean, pleasant, straight forward approach. Never got into the smartthings programming stuff (WebCore etc..) which is what I think used to be required to have devices actually talk to you based on a trigger event. So cool that the devices have been upgraded to be so much easier to "program" through routines.

@BitsyDisplays 3 жыл бұрын

You are great 👍🏼

@lillyinstagram5224 4 жыл бұрын

great video!!

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Jenny.MG82 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, how does it work with welcoming kids home and the dog button?

@97reaperdually Жыл бұрын

I am curious as to how you were able to get the light to come on outside of your office when you are in a meeting. I am trying to do something along the way of the same thing when I am working. Any and all help would be fantastic

@jasons7461 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video and was not aware of some things mentioned. Got new devices now and new routines :D

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your new devices!

@jasons7461 4 жыл бұрын

@@SmartHomeSolver Thank you and already set up and in place :D

@Saahib_K 4 жыл бұрын

Alexa gives you a fastest route but corona cuts it off completely by you working from home, so which one is better? lol just for giggles :) Cool video..thanks for ideas

@AHLive215 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, new sub here, I'm just getting into home automation.

@aprilrichardson620 4 жыл бұрын

How do you have your outside flood lights on house come on when you coming down the street or is this possible?

@elishmuel1976 3 жыл бұрын

02:52 that look is priceless!

@dentonfender6492 2 ай бұрын

"Time to wake up and do something with your life" LOL

@irsluna 4 жыл бұрын

in the routines, when selecting an Alexa to say something or play music, is there a way to select a specific group or select more than 1 Alexa?

@OldWorldNobility 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm a better parent than you anyway!" XD Love it! How do I turn my Alexa into a smart ass?

@JonathanGrahamVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for not saying Alexa!!

@manasada9084 2 жыл бұрын

this great i hope creat my own smart house

@felicial7628 4 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Impressive!

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@birachel477 3 жыл бұрын

This is so informative but also hilarious 😂

@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@juanmsilveira173 3 жыл бұрын

Good Vid, congrats

@stopdalies 4 жыл бұрын

Did it say it's listening to every breath while you sleep? 🤣🤣🤣

@themodulator2345 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@T_Man-mm9sz 11 ай бұрын

Can I set a routine to turn my tv on to a specific program when I am away to simulate someone being home? That is to say, go a step beyond the tv coming on and just showing my home screen?