Yonomi Blog How To Automate Your Morning Routine With Smart Home Tech

Your morning routine sets the tone for the rest of your day. Since we’re all spending a lot more time at home these days, optimize your morning routine with the help of smart home technology to make waking up a little easier. These Routines and the Yonomi App will automate your A.M. flow.  Get Ready in the BathroomEven if you’re just getting ready to work from home, you still need to set the vibe for getting ready for a good day. Create a new Routine in the Yonomi App called “Getting Ready” with the following actions:Set bathroom lights to 50% cool lightPlay Morning Playlist on SonosWarm up the houseDevices you’ll need: Philips Hue or LIFX Bulbs, Sonos Speaker, Nest or Honeywell Thermostat  Sip A Cup Of CoffeeBrew a fresh cup that will be waiting for you in the kitchen with this Routine. If you don’t have a smart coffee maker, simply use a smart plug with any coffee maker that has an on/off switch. Create a new Routine in the Yonomi App called “Wake Up” with the following actions:Turn on the smart lights in your bedroomBroadcast your daily briefing on your SonosStart up your coffee makerWarm up the houseDevices you’ll need: Philips Hue or LIFX Bulbs, Sonos Speaker, Nest or Honeywell Thermostat, and a WeMo Coffee Maker or Switch   Set The Ambiance For BrunchEven though you’re eating at home, you can use smart bulbs to mimic the lighting of your favorite restaurant. Read more about how to create restaurant-quality lighting here. Create a new Routine in the Yonomi App called “Brunch Time” with the following actions:Living room bulbs set to 20% warm pink lightChandelier bulbs dim to 30% warm pink lightKitchen LIFX bulbs turn offTrigger Play Room Sonos One to announce, “Time to Eat!”Devices you’ll need: Smart bulbs and dimmers from Philips Hue, LIFX, or Lutron, Sonos Speaker   Kids Wake Up RoutineSometime you need a little help getting the kids out of bed in the morning. Create a new Routine called “Kids Wakeup” with the following actions:At 8:00 AM on weekdays: Set bedroom lights to a cool yellowBedroom Sonos announces, “It’s time to wake up!”Devices you’ll need: Philips Hue or LIFX Bulb, Sonos Speaker   Workout TimeLet the Roomba s9+ get to work on keeping things clean while you’re working out in the morning, for clean floors the rest of the day. Create a new Routine called “Workout Time” with the following actions:Start Roomba s9+Turn on Living Room Sonos to Pumped Pop playlistSet Living Room Floor Lamp brightness to 25% purple lightDevices you’ll need: Sonos Speaker, Roomba s9+, Philips Hue or LIFX Bulbs  Leaving for WorkSave yourself some brain power during rushed mornings by setting up this Routine.Create a new Routine called “Leaving for Work” with the following actions:Open garage door at 8:30 AMTurn off living room lightsTurn off SonosStart Roomba i7Decrease setpoint by 5 degrees on Ecobee thermostatDevices you’ll need: Genie Aladdin Connect, Schlage or August smart lock, Roomba i7, Sonos Speaker, Ecobee thermostat, Philips Hue or LIFX Bulbs