Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.

A virtual hug is exactly what it sounds like—Alexa sends a virtual hug on your behalf to another Echo device. When you say “Alexa, send a hug,” she will ask whom you want to send it to.

If you have Alexa but you're not using routines, you're missing out. Here's everything you can automate your Alexa app to do.