Thanatar Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Amazon has finally added the routines ability. I have one that runs my good night program. Now you just say "Good Night" rather than turn on good night. Much higher WAF. Currently it lists News, Smart Home, Traffic, and Weather as available options to add to your routine. Routines is listed in the Alexa app under settings. Quote Link to comment
rccoleman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 That’ll be a great feature! I’ve already set up Good Morning and Good Night. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment
stusviews Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I don't see Routines under settings Quote Link to comment
rccoleman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 It’s not actually under the Settings section, but it’s a top-level item (and peer to Settings) in the menu (hamburger icon). At least that’s where it is in iOS. Quote Link to comment
Thanatar Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 It’s not actually under the Settings section, but it’s a top-level item (and peer to Settings) in the menu (hamburger icon). At least that’s where it is in iOS. I just noticed that. It's in both places on my iPhone. They take you to the same place. Quote Link to comment
MWareman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Nice feature. Finally, Alexa can do the same voice shortcuts that Google Home has been able to do all along... Makes my FireTVs even better... Quote Link to comment
rccoleman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Ah, yes. I have a bunch of echoes and Dots, so it was buried in Settings. Quote Link to comment
stusviews Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Found it in iOS, but not in the Windows app which I use nearly exclusively. I was able to set up one program, but nearly all my programs, scenes and devices are not available. Kind of useless. Edited October 29, 2017 by stusviews Quote Link to comment
toflaherty Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 This is incredible. I only have 2 routines set up so far; "Alexa, good morning," and "Alexa, good night." Good night simply runs my "turn everything off" program, but good morning turns on a light scene, gives me the weather, news briefs, and traffic. This is such a large stride towards more natural language where you don't have to say "turn on" or "turn off" for something to happen. The next major natural language breakthrough is going to be when it is possible to speak to an echo in any given room and just say "turn the lights on." It's weird when I'm in the kitchen and have to say "turn on the kitchen lights," or similar in any other room. I think this will be coming soon as well. Quote Link to comment
stusviews Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The next major natural language breakthrough is going to be when it is possible to speak to an echo in any given room and just say "turn the lights on." I already do that with multiple accounts. Quote Link to comment
G W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The idea is to do it with one account so one can use Prime Music and Video. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
toflaherty Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I already do that with multiple accounts.I guess I'm just waiting for a more user friendly method then. Sent from my LG-H915 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment
G W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I guess I'm just waiting for a more user friendly method then. Sent from my LG-H915 using Tapatalk Me too. The multiple accounts is too much of a bad idea. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
stusviews Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Follow up from post #8. I added the program I wanted to use in the bedroom only to my main account (living room). I selected only the Bedroom (account) Echo as a controller of the program. That works, but the living room (main) Echo runs the program, too. That logic seems to obliterate the ability to use the same command (e.g., light, fan) in each room and having it control only the device in that room. BTW, it's just me, but I have a 5-digit $$$ sound system. I'm really not into Prime Music on a small device (Sonos fans, disregard this). Edited October 30, 2017 by stusviews Quote Link to comment
G W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I have 5 digits $$$$ just in screens. No big deal and no one cares. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
stusviews Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I have 5 digits $$$$ just in screens. No big deal and no one cares. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk If you mean video screens, then it really matters to you. So, yes, it is a big deal and you care. And I do have a friend that's as enthusiastic about my sound system as I am. Classical loud and especially reggae, rap and ska super loud, bassy and, most especially, clear. My everyday mainstay is alternative rock Quote Link to comment
stusviews Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Follow up from post #14. Problem solved. Log out from main account, log into bedroom account. Create a routine in the bedroom account. Delete the "main" erroneous routine. So, multiple accounts are still needed!!! Quote Link to comment
G W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 If you mean video screens, then it really matters to you. So, yes, it is a big deal and you care. And I do have a friend that's as enthusiastic about my sound system as I am. Classical loud and especially reggae, rap and ska super loud, bassy and, most especially, clear. My everyday mainstay is alternative rock No one cares what each of us spends. It's just egotistical bragging. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
G W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Ah, someone started a new profile just to troll my post. How interesting. I'm living rent free in someone's head. EDIT: Troll post by Lil'G has been deleted. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Edited October 30, 2017 by Gary Funk Quote Link to comment
larryllix Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I have $5000 dollars worth of old car because it does matter to me so it's a reliable Toyota. Quote Link to comment
G W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I have $5000 dollars worth of old car because it does matter to me so it's a reliable Toyota. But, Larry, that's only four digits. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
larryllix Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) But, Larry, that's only four digits. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk I have five on each hand! Gary. Your echo was better looking than you. She must have had $5000 worth of photoshopping! Edited October 30, 2017 by larryllix Quote Link to comment
G W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I have five on each hand! Gary. Your echo was better looking than you. She must have had $5000 worth of photoshopping! Just remember, our California girls have more plastic on them than your Toyota. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
stusviews Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 No one cares what each of us spends. It's just egotistical bragging. Out of context, it can be. But your large screens are a valid reason why you may not enjoy watching a movie on a smartphone. Quote Link to comment
G W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Out of context, it can be. But your large screens are a valid reason why you may not enjoy watching a movie on a smartphone.I enjoy watching movies on many sizes of screen. It entirely depends on the distance between my eyes and the screen. It's all relative and not an appropriate discussion for this forum. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
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