Amazon just expanded the options they offer through their Alexa routines. And it is that, from now on you can create routines with Fire TV devices. An option that until now was not available and that changes the use of these devices within the home.
What are Alexa routines
The alexa routines They are a way of creating automated actions that are activated through a voice command that you establish yourself or by resorting to the use of other types of triggers such as different types of sensors.
However you do it, the interesting thing is that in the case of voice commands you could use commands like "Alexa, it's time to go to bed" to make it perform actions such as turning off the lights, setting a timer with a music that helps you relax or fall asleep, etc.
Well, if you already know how to create them, we don't need to remind you that it's very simple, but if it's not like that from the Alexa application itself, this would be what you would have to do to create your first routine:
- Go to the Alexa app on your mobile or tablet
- In the menu go to the section Workouts
- Press the + icon
- Then choose how you want to launch the routine, if by using a sensor or voice command, etc.
- From there add the different actions you want or need
- En Since, what you have to do is select the device that will control the routine
- And finally, hit Create and ready
This is the basics you need to know about Alexa routines. From here on, the imagination of each user and the devices they have will determine the possibilities. But from the beginning we already anticipate that they are many and very varied.
Amazon adds Fire TV to its routines
So far Amazon routines could not be used with the Fire TV of the company itself. Yes, it is true that there were certain options, but the versatility that could have been enjoyed from the first day these HDMI sticks or that new cube-shaped device were introduced was not expected.
Now all that changes and Amazon expands its routines to Fire TV, to each and every one of the models offered by the companies. Thanks to this integration you will be able to create routines where, among all the established actions, one will affect the Amazon player.
In this way, for example, you can say things like "Alexa, movie night" or "Alexa, I'm going to have a snack" so that together with different actions that you have programmed, such as turning the lights on or off, among others, they will also be seen. complemented with those that can be made by the Fire TV that you have connected to the living room television or another screen.
Thus, with the first request, thanks to CEC support, it could even turn on the television and start playing a movie or series on compatible services. And with the second, pause what you're watching to be able to go get a snack in the kitchen, but these are just two examples.
Here again the imagination of each user will be what will mark the user experience. So as soon as you pay a little attention to it, you'll realize that being able to create routines and use Fire TV in them is very interesting. Especially if you also link these to Alexa and you have some devices like the Fire TV Cube or televisions whose Smart TV system is powered by Amazon's.