Setting the perfect mood for movie night used to involve dimming lights, adjusting soundbars, launching apps, and finding remotes. Not anymore. With the LG C3 OLED and Alexa routines, you can transform your home theater experience with a single voice command.
In this guide, we walk through how to build custom Alexa routines for movie night using your LG OLED, including lighting, app control, TV settings, and smart speaker integration.
Why Use Alexa Routines with LG C3 OLED?
The LG C3 OLED includes Alexa Built-In, allowing seamless interaction with your smart home via voice or the Alexa app. Routines allow you to chain multiple commands into one voice prompt — like “Alexa, movie night.”
What routines can do:
Power on your LG TV
Launch Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video
Adjust picture mode to Filmmaker or Cinema
Dim smart lights or change to warm hue
Activate soundbar presets
How to Create a Movie Night Routine (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Open the Alexa App
Tap “More” > “Routines” > “+” to create a new routine
Step 2: Choose a Trigger Phrase
Example: “Alexa, movie night”
You can also set time-based triggers (e.g., 8 PM every Friday)
Step 3: Add LG TV Actions
Select “Smart Home” > Your LG TV > Choose actions like:
Turn on LG TV
Change input (e.g., HDMI 1)
Set volume
Step 4: Add Media Launch Commands
Add Alexa custom action: “Alexa, open Netflix on LG TV”
You can also launch other apps like Prime Video, YouTube, Plex
Step 5: Add Ambient Lighting
Control Hue, Sengled, or Kasa smart bulbs
Set to soft white, dim 30%, or color temperature warm
Step 6: Adjust Audio or Atmos Soundbar
Toggle soundbar preset to “Movie” or “Surround”
Adjust volume or enable Night Mode
Routine Variations You Can Try
| Routine Name | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Movie Night | TV on, lights dimmed, Netflix launched, audio adjusted |
| Gaming Mode | Switch to HDMI 2, brightness boost, RGB lights activated |
| Late Night Watch | Volume lowered, Night mode, lights set to red low setting |
| Romantic Night | TV on, Apple Music playlist, smart lights to candlelight hue |
Devices That Pair Well with LG C3 for Routines
Echo Dot / Echo Show – voice command mic + display
Philips Hue Bridge – color-changing smart lighting
Sonos Beam / Samsung Q-Symphony – surround soundbars
Logitech Harmony Hub – multi-device scene control (if still supported)
Advanced Tips for Smart Home Scenes
Use Alexa Groups: Group LG TV with soundbar and lights for room-wide control
Name devices clearly: “Living Room TV” vs “Main TV” prevents confusion
Combine Alexa + ThinQ: Use Alexa to launch apps and ThinQ to change picture presets
Enable Follow-Up Mode: Give Alexa multiple commands without repeating the wake word
Smart Home Scenario: The Ideal Movie Night
Scenario:
User says: “Alexa, movie night”
LG C3 OLED turns on
Netflix launches on HDMI 1
Lights dim to 30% warm white
Sonos Beam switches to Night Mode
Echo Show displays IMDb trivia for current film
Final Thoughts
The LG C3 OLED is already one of the best TVs for home theater — but when paired with Alexa routines, it becomes a fully automated experience. Whether you’re watching with family, gaming solo, or relaxing after work, Alexa routines turn your home into a smarter, more immersive entertainment space.
All it takes is a simple voice command to bring your room — and your content — to life.