Enable Alexa to schedule home automation commands like she does timers and alarms -
eg:
When going to bed: Alexa Turn Off Bedroom Fan in 2 hours
When you need to get up usually early for work travel: Alexa switch the heating (or hotwater) on at 4am.
When your friends are on there way: Alexa switch on (meaning open) garden gate at 3pm
When you want to limit TV time or do a sleep timer: Alexa turn the TV off at 1am