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The most common bedtime automation or voice command is one that automatically turns off all your lights, but there are ways to get the most out of your other smart devices. A single command can automatically turn off the pertinent lights, sure, but it can also lock all your smart locks, close the garage if open, shut down idle devices, ensure that devices in common areas turn off, and close your smart blinds.
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The best bedtime automation is one that replaces your ritual of walking around the house, switching off lights, and locking the doors. I have a few devices that I forget to switch off, so I’ve added them to my bedtime routine. When I call the routine, my smart home doesn’t just turn off my lights; it performs the following actions with a single command:
Single command turns off:
- Lights in the bedroom and living area
- Air purifier in my office
- Outdoor string lights (with a smart plug)
- Kitchen smart plugs and undercabinet lights
- All the TVs (dumb ones have a smart plug)
And turns on:
- Kids’ night lights
- Kids’ white noise machine (with a smart plug)
- Pedestal fan
- Air purifier in my room
- Smart humidifier
- Robot vacuum cleans living areas
