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 ...

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.

If you set up the routine beforehand, Alexa turns on the lights, starts the coffee maker, provides you with the weather, and activates your daily briefing as one continuous routine.