Many people are aware of the abundance of live cams now available on YouTube.
However, for loved ones in assisted living homes and similar settings, these aren't easily accessible via computer.
Using an Echo Shows or Amazon Cubes having Fire TV, I've created simple Alexa routines so my mom can just say, "Alexa, [routine name]," and her favorite live cams appear right away.
Sharing the love—and the setup—below!
This one displays the stunning live feed from the International Space Station, offering breathtaking views of Earth from orbit (note: it may show darkness when the ISS is on the night side).
This routine brings up a serene live view of a desert watering hole, where you can watch wildlife coming and going in a beautiful arid landscape.
This routine brings up a live view of a bird feeder that has attracted over 30 different species of beautiful birds. Situated among open fields and woodlands, the camera captures a variety of other wildlife including deer, wild turkeys, foxes, raccoons, squirrels and more.
Right here next to the stream and underneath the old tree is a favourite place for the badger, the fox, the marten and many other animals and birds that come here everyday for a snack.
This live camera is located in the Northern part of Denmark on a 11 Hectares piece of land.
Get an up close and underwater look at salmon swimming upstream to spawn in Katmai National Park's Brooks River... and keep an eye out for the brown bears hunting them!
Welcome to the vibrant and sun-soaked paradise of Key West, where every moment is a celebration of life, and the Southernmost Point is a true highlight not to be missed! We are thrilled to introduce our live camera feed, brought to you by Southernmost Video Production, capturing the iconic Southernmost Point Buoy, a cherished landmark that signifies the southernmost point of the continental United States.
Now you can feed us! That's right, you 👋, watching on YouTube, you can give treats to the chickens any time using Treat Packs! It's a fun way to donate to the stream, much like a Super Chat - except you also get to watch the birds come running to the feeder!
Sitting in your office bored or just checking out what’s going on before stopping by? Get a full view of what’s going on at Robbie’s right now!
First, ensure the Alexa App is installed on the phone or tablet you are using to access and configure your Fire TV devices (such as Echo Show 10' or 15'; or Amazon Fire TV Cube).
Click on the Install Link(s) provided above from the same phone or tablet where the Alexa App is installed, then follow the on-screen steps. Adjust each Alexa Action as needed to match your specific devices.
For those who wish to understand how to build the routine(s) from the ground up, the steps are as follows, with options on Part A and Part G for above desired routine.
Open The Alexa App and navigate to Your Routines as seen in the following photo carousel:
that triggers when you say
For Routine 1: Live Cam Space Station
"Alexa, Live Cam Space Station"
For Routine 2: Live Cam Desert
"Alexa, Live Cam Desert"
For Routine 3: Live Cam Birds
"Alexa, Live Cam Birds"
For Routine 4: Live Cam Denmark Forest
"Alexa, Live Cam Denmark Forest"
For Routine 5: Live Cam Underwater Salmon
"Alexa, Live Cam Underwater Salmon
For Routine 6: Live Cam Southernmost Point
"Alexa, Live Cam Southernmost Point
For Routine 7: Live Cam Hungrey Hens
"Alexa, Live Cam Hungrey Hens
For Routine 8: Live Cam Tarpoon Feeding
"Alexa, Live Cam Tarpoon Feeding
(which turns on TV if needed)
(to allow TV fully to power on)
Note: YouTube App must be installed as one of the Fire TV apps. (Subscription not necessary)
to "Choose" (the YouTube User)
For Routine 1: Live Cam Space Station
play YouTube Live Now: 24/7 Overview Camera - View Earth from afarTV
For Routine 2: Live Cam Desert
play YouTube Namibia: Live stream in the Namib Desert from NamibiaCam
For Routine 3: Live Cam Birds
play YouTube LIVE Bird Feeder and Wildlife Cam (4K) Gett from Gettysburg LiveCam
For Routine 4: Live Cam Denmark Forest
playYouTube Wildlife In The Forest - 24/7 LIVE by Mo from Nature Live Camera
For Routine 5: Live Cam Underwater Salmon
play YouTube Underwater Salmon Cam - Katmai National from Explore Bears & Bison
For Routine 6: Live Cam Southenmost Point
play YouTube Southernmost Point Live from Southernmost video production
For Routine 7: Live Cam Hungrey Hens
play YouTube Hungry Hens - Live Chicken Coop Cam! - Live Ani from How Joe Did It
For Routine 8: Live Cam Tarpoon feeding
play YouTube Tarpon Feeding Dock at Robbie's Marina from Robbie's of Islamorada