Alexa Routine Hear From Multiple Devices: Step-by-Step Setup (2026)
Learn how to set up an Alexa routine that plays a response from multiple devices at once, with steps, grouping tips, and fixes for common problems.
Multi-Device Routines
Routines and scenes in Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and SmartThings.
Smart Home Routines Not Running: Causes and Fixes
Learn why your smart home routines stop working and how to fix common issues like offline devices, incorrect settings, and conflicting automations.
Smart Home Routines and Scenes Across Platforms
Learn the difference between scenes and routines, how to set them up across Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and SmartThings, and tips for cross-platform compatibility using Matter.
Multi-Device Routines: Device Guide
Multi-device routines let you connect smart home gadgets to act together. Start by exploring the basics of home automation to see how routines fit into a connected home.
For a practical walkthrough on building cross-platform scenes and automations, check out the guide to smart home routines. It covers triggers and actions that involve devices from multiple ecosystems.