How do I set up an Alexa Routine?

Wake up with ±«Óãtv radio! Routines are a great way to fit ±«Óãtv content in with your daily activities. Wake up at the same time each day to your favourite radio station, catch up with the news at lunchtime, or hear the latest episode of your favourite podcast when you say a specific phrase.

How do I set up a routine?

  1. Open the Amazon Alexa app
  2. Tap ²Ñ´Ç°ù±ðÌýin the bottom-right corner
  3. Tap Routines
  4. Tap + in the top-right corner
  5. Create a routine name
  6. Add a routine trigger (the trigger can be a time, or something you say, etc.)
  7. Tap Add action
  8. Tap Customised
  9. Enter what you would ask Alexa (e.g. "Play Radio 4," "Play ±«Óãtv News," "Play All Day Chill Mix")
  10. Tap Next, then Save

You can use this method to set an alarm using ±«Óãtv content. Just select ³§³¦³ó±ð»å³Ü±ô±ðÌýwhen adding the routine trigger.

When you’ve set up your ±«Óãtv routine, why not share it with someone? Open the routine, tap the three dots in the top-right corner and follow the steps to share.

Here are some pre-made ±«Óãtv routines for you to try:

  • [] At 7am on weekdays, play Radio 2
  • [] At sunrise on weekdays, play ±«Óãtv News
  • [] When I say, "I’m feeling festive," play some Christmas music
  • [] At 8am at the weekend, play Radio 4
  • [] At lunchtime, play my flash briefing, then some energising music
  • [] Wake up at 7.30am to happy music
  • [] When I ask Alexa to give me a laugh, play something funny
  • [] When I say "News and Tunes," play my flash briefing, then 6 Music

To use them:

  1. Tap on the link from your mobile phone
  2. When the Alexa app opens, tap View Routine
  3. Confirm the actions when prompted
  4. Customise it, if you want to
  5. Select the device from which you want Alexa to respond, then tap Save

More information on Alexa routines can be found on the .