All it takes is Alexa Routines, a special feature for Alexa-compatible smart devices you can use to set up sequences of actions to take place one after another.

For example, you could set up a routine to turn on a smart plug with a light attached when you arrive home. App Updates Be aware that app updates can sometimes disrupt geofencing routines.

Amazon's Alexa app can be very convenient, but you may have unlocked skills that aren't being utilized. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson lists six skills to elevate your Echo.

You can also use the Alexa app to set up routines for the smart plug, effectively automating your everyday tasks.