5 Easy Steps to Set a Mourning Alarm on Your Alexa App

Alexa Device with Mourning Alarm App
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Mourning is a process that takes time and requires self-care. If you’re struggling with the loss of a loved one, an Alexa alarm can provide comfort and guidance. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up a mourning alarm on your Alexa app:

First, open the Alexa app on your mobile device. Then, tap the “Skills” tab and search for “Mourning Alarm.” Once you find the skill, tap “Enable” and follow the prompts to link it to your account. Next, tap on the “Alarms” tab in the Alexa app, and then tap the “New Alarm” button. Enter a time for your alarm, and then tap on the “Repeat” option. Select “Custom” for the repeat schedule, and then choose the days of the week that you want the alarm to go off. For the alarm sound, tap on the “Sound” option and then select “Mourning Alarm” from the list of sounds.

Finally, tap on the “Save” button to create your mourning alarm. The Mourning Alarm skill will provide you with daily affirmations, meditations, and other resources to support you during your grieving process. You can also use the skill to track your progress and connect with other people who are grieving. If you’re looking for a way to support yourself during your mourning journey, an Alexa mourning alarm is a helpful tool that can provide comfort and guidance.

Set a Timed Reminder

To set a timed reminder, follow these steps:

Open the Alexa app.
Tap the “Reminders” icon. The Reminders icon is located in the bottom navigation bar, and it looks like a clock with a bell.
Tap the “Create Reminder” button.
Enter the text of your reminder.
Tap the “Time” field.
Set the time for your reminder.
Tap the “Done” button.
Your reminder will now be set.

Step #	Instructions
1	Open the Alexa app.
2	Tap the “Reminders” icon.
3	Tap the “Create Reminder” button.
4	Enter the text of your reminder.
5	Tap the “Time” field.
6	Set the time for your reminder.
7	Tap the “Done” button.
8	Your reminder will now be set.

Customize Alarm Parameters

Once you’ve set the time and date for your mourning alarm, you can customize a few other parameters to make sure it meets your specific needs.

Alarm Tone

The Alexa app offers a variety of alarm tones to choose from. You can select a soothing melody, a gentle chime, or even a motivating tune. Simply tap on the “Alarm Tone” option and browse through the available selections. If you don’t find anything you like, you can also choose a custom tone from your own music library.

Snooze Duration

The snooze duration determines how long the alarm will pause before it starts ringing again. You can choose from a range of options, including 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 30 minutes. If you find yourself hitting the snooze button too often, try setting a shorter snooze duration to encourage yourself to get out of bed more quickly.

Alarm Volume

The alarm volume controls how loud the alarm will sound. It’s important to find a volume that is loud enough to wake you up but not so loud that it startles you. You can adjust the volume using the slider provided in the Alexa app.

Parameter	Options
Alarm Tone	Soothing melody, gentle chime, motivating tune, custom tone from music library
Snooze Duration	5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes
Alarm Volume	Adjustable using slider

Use the Alexa App

Here are the steps on how to set a mourning alarm using the Alexa app:

1. Open the Alexa app

Tap the Alexa app icon on your mobile device to open the app.

2. Tap the Menu icon

Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the screen to open the menu.

3. Tap Routines

Scroll down and tap the “Routines” option.

4. Tap the “+” icon

In the top-right corner of the screen, tap the “+” icon to create a new routine.

On the next screen, you will be able to customize your mourning alarm routine. Here are the available options:

Option	Description
Name	Enter a name for your routine, such as “Mourning Alarm.”
When	Configure the time and days of the week when you want your routine to run.
Add action	Select the “Alexa says” action and enter the text you want Alexa to speak when the alarm goes off, such as “Good morning. Today is a new day, and you have the power to make it a great one.”
Add action	Select the “Play music” action and choose a song or playlist to play when the alarm goes off.
Add action	Select the “Flash lights” action to turn on or change the color of compatible smart lights when the alarm goes off.

Once you have customized your routine, tap the “Save” button in the top-right corner of the screen. Your mourning alarm will now be scheduled and will run according to the settings you have specified.

Enable Voice Commands

Before you can use voice commands to control your mourning alarm, you need to enable the Alexa skill for mourning. Here’s how:

Open the Alexa app.
Tap the menu icon in the upper-left corner.
Select “Skills & Games.
Type “Mourning” into the search bar.
Tap the “Enable” button for the Mourning skill.
Once the skill is enabled, you can say “Alexa, open Mourning” to begin using voice commands.

Use IFTTT (If This Then That)

Step 1: Create an IFTTT account

Visit the IFTTT website and create an account. You will need to provide your email address and create a password.

Step 2: Connect IFTTT to your Alexa device

Open the Alexa app on your mobile device. Tap the “Skills” tab and search for “IFTTT”. Tap the “Enable Skill” button and follow the on-screen instructions to link your Alexa account to your IFTTT account.

Step 3: Create an IFTTT applet

Open the IFTTT website and click on the “Create” button. Select the “If This Then That” option.

Step 4: Choose a trigger

In the “If This” field, choose the trigger that will start your mourning alarm. For example, you could choose “Every day at 7:00 AM”.

Step 5: Choose an action

In the “Then That” field, choose the action that you want Alexa to perform. For example, you could choose “Play a song” or “Say a phrase”.

Step 6: Configure your applet

Once you have chosen a trigger and an action, you will need to configure your applet. For example, if you chose to play a song, you will need to specify the song that you want Alexa to play. You have 3 options to choose from, Custom, Preset, or Spotify. You can choose each option to set up to your preference.

	Custom	Preset	Spotify
Description	Set up your own mouring alarm message.	Choose from a pre-made mouring alarm message.	Choose from a Spotify track, artist, or album.
Fields	Message	Message, Voice	Track, Artist, Album

Once you have configured your applet, click on the “Create” button. Your applet will now be activated and will run whenever the specified trigger occurs.

Utilize Smart Home Devices

Smart home devices, like the Amazon Echo and Google Home, can be used to set morning alarms. These devices can be programmed to play specific sounds or playlists, and can even be used to give you a personalized wake-up message. Here are the steps on how to set a morning alarm on an Amazon Echo:

Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet.
Tap the “Menu” icon in the top-left corner.
Select “Alarms & Timers”.
Tap the “+” icon in the bottom-right corner.
Set the time you want your alarm to go off.
Choose the days of the week you want your alarm to go off.
Select the sound or playlist you want your alarm to play.
Tap “Save”.

Additional Features

In addition to the basic steps above, there are a number of additional features that you can use to customize your morning alarm on an Amazon Echo:

Snooze time: You can set the amount of time you want your alarm to snooze for.
Alarm volume: You can adjust the volume of your alarm.
Wake-up message: You can record a personalized wake-up message that will play when your alarm goes off.

Personalize Alarm Content

The Alexa app provides options to customize the alarm’s content, making it more meaningful and suited to your needs.

Custom Audio

Replace the default alarm sound with a personal audio file. This could be a recorded message from a loved one, a comforting melody, or a soothing soundscape.

Recorded Message

Record a personal message to play as the alarm. This could convey words of encouragement, a quote from the deceased, or a memory that provides solace.

Personalized Greetings

Customize the alarm greeting with your preferred name or a special message. This adds a personal touch to the daily reminder of your loved one.

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How To Set A Mourning Alarm Alexa App

To set a mourning alarm on the Alexa app, follow these steps:

Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.
Tap the three lines in the top-left corner of the screen.
Select “Alarms & Timers.”
Tap the “+” button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Select “Alarm.”
Set the time you want the alarm to go off.
Select the days of the week you want the alarm to repeat.
Tap the “Mourning” button.
Select the “Gentle Wake” or “Sunrise” option.
Tap the “Save” button.