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.

Connect to Alexa by downloading the app The first step to setting up Alexa is to download the app for Android or iPhone. The first time you sign into Alexa, it’ll ask for your Amazon credentials.

How to set up Routines for the Amazon Smart Plug Alexa Routines let you batch out multiple automatic actions across your smart home, and the Amazon Smart Plug can be a part of that.

At its Alexa Live developer event, Amazon announced new tools that make it easier to build useful skills and easier to teach people how to find and use them.

All you need to start using Routines is an Alexa device. You can add any Alexa-compatible smart home devices to your Routine, but you can also set up Routines with nothing more than an Echo speaker.

Those who want to share Routines can simply select one from their Alexa app and generate a URL that can be shared via email, messaging, or even on social media.

Amazon has updated its Alexa personal assistant with new features first revealed back in September: location-based routines and reminders.

In addition, the service’s remote assist functionality will soon allow primary caregivers to remotely set up Alexa Routines, which are designed to group together actions seamlessly.

Amazon launched Alexa Routines last year and they let users set up a list of automated smart home actions that can be triggered with a simple command. For example, "Alexa, good morning," could ...

Have you crafted a useful Alexa Routine that helps you get out of bed, remember to finish certain tasks or have a more effective workout? Amazon has made both sharing and discovering Routines ...

Instead, Amazon today introduced several new shareable routines created by Alexa Skill maker partners, like NPR, iHeartRadio, Headspace, Fitness Day, History Channel and others.