Creating a routine with Alexa and your Ring device
Routines are series of commands you can set your Alexa to perform when it is connected to a Ring device (such as a Video Doorbell or Security Camera), usually triggered by an event such as motion detection. Routines follow a simple formula: when this happens (for example, your doorbell detects motion) do that (your Alexa could announce "Motion at the front door" or your cameras could start recording). Important: To get started, first make sure that you've integrated Ring with Alexa. Learn how.
Create a Routine using Alexa
Once your devices are linked, to create a Routine in the Alexa app for your Ring Video Doorbell, Security Camera(s), or other devices:
- Open the Alexa app.
- TapMore.
- SelectRoutinesfrom the menu.
- Tap the+icon toCreate Routine.
- TapAdd an event.
- TapSmart Home.
- Select your device from theChoose Devicescreen.
- Choose the Ring device you are creating the Routine for.
- Select which behaviour will trigger your Routine.
- TapNext.
- Tap the+icon under theAlexa Willsection toAdd an action.
- Choose which action Alexa completes and which Ring device to control.
- You can tapSmart Hometo select a Ring camera to record1, tapAnnouncementto enter an announcement message or tapSend push notificationto receive a push notification when the device is triggered.
- TapNext.
- TapSave.
Note: To modify or delete a routine, go to the Routines section in the Alexa app. Choose a Routine to make your changes.
Create a voice command for snoozing Ring Motion Alerts on your Alexa device
Follow these steps to create a voice command Routine that can snooze alerts from your Ring Video Doorbell or Security Camera.
- Open the Alexa app.
- TapMore.
- SelectRoutinesfrom the menu.
- Tap the+icon toCreate Routine.
- TapRenameenter a new name for your Routine (for example, “you’ve got mail”).
- TapNext.
- TapAdd an eventunderWhen.
- TapVoice.
- Type out what you'd like your voice command to be, in this case "Alexa, snooze alerts".
- TapNext.
- TapAdd an actionunderAlexa will.
- TapDevice Settings
- TapDo Not Disturb.
- TapOnand select the Alexa devices for which you’d like to snooze alerts, or tapAll Devicesto select all.
- Tap the checkbox next toDurationto set the duration of the snooze.
- TapNext.
- TapSave. Wait about one minute for the Voice Routine to be ready to use.