Amazon adds location-specific reminders and routines to Alexa

Thanks to an update from Amazon, Alexa devices can perform time- and location-based routines and reminders, triggered at a given time or when you enter for leave a specific area. The update, which includes some features first introduced earlier this year, also adds the ability to place calls to businesses in your city and provide a summarized version of your emails. To make the new location-based features work, you'll need to update the Alexa app on your phone and give it access to your location. Once you've done that, you can set up routines or reminders that will kick in when you cross over a geofenced location -- like turning off your internet-connected lights when you walk out of the door. Similarly, if you set up a reminder based on location ("Alexa, remind me to take out the trash when I get home), Alexa will provide it to you on cue.