One of the best features turns any compatible machine into an alarm clock.

To use Alexa as an alarm clock, you need toset it up properly.

Test the range before you set this up.

The More menu, Reminders & Alarms, and Add Alarm button in the Alexa app

Simply say, “Alexa, set a repeating alarm” for the day and time.

Tap thePlus(+)to configure the alarm.

Set the time for your alarm using the dials at the top of the screen.

Creating an alarm in the Alexa iOS app

pick the gear, repetition, day, and the sound you want for the alarm.

To set a daily alarm, tapRepeatand selectDaily.

TapSaveto finalize the alarm.

The More menu, Things to Try, and Music options in the Alexa app

First, connect Alexa to your preferred music service.

Some services won’t work with Alexa on the services' free tier.

Check your preferred music service’s FAQs to see if it works.

Linking a music service in the Alexa app for iOS

Tap theMoremenu in the lower-right corner.

SelectLink New Service, or choose one of the available options.

To do this, configure a routine through the app.

Creating a new routine in the Alexa app for iOS

bring up the Alexa app, then tap theMoremenu.

Select thePlus(+).

Set the alarm for individual days or use a shortcut likeEvery Day,Weekdays, orWeekends.

Setting a trigger for a routine in the Alexa app

Choose a time for the alarm and selectNext.

You’ll return to the previous screen.

Select theplus signnext toAdd action.

Setting a frequency and time for a routine in the Alexa app

Scroll down and selectNews.

A confirmation screen appears.

UnderFrom, selectChoose gear.

The “Add Action,” News, and Next items in Alexa

Tap the name of the equipment you want to play the news from.

The “Choose Device” and “Save” buttons for a routine in the Alexa app