Remember when robots were the wave of the future? Well, the future is now, and you can have one in your home. Amazon Astro Review explores this new home robot for home monitoring from Amazon. Take a look at the features as well as the pros and cons of this cute robot. Could this home robot be in your near future?
Why You Should Get Amazon Astro
The Amazon Astro has some really good uses. From a security robot to communicating with loved ones even tossing treats to your dog the ideas are near endless.
You can talk to your Astro through the phone app and have Astro check on noises or alert you when he spots someone that is unrecognized in your home.
If you have elderly relatives, grandchildren, or anyone you want to keep an eye on you are able to through Astro with the Alexa Together App.
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Features
- At Home use Alexa with Astro to:
- Detect Certain Sounds like Glass Breaking, or Smoke or Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Play Music
- Play Podcasts
- Play Shows
- Find You to Deliver Calls and Reminders, Alarms, and Timers
- Stay Connected With Remote Monitoring From Anywhere With The Amazon Astro App
- See a Live View of Your Home
- Activity Alerts
- Check on Specific Rooms Sounds
- Use Astro’s Periscope Camera For A Better Look
- Unrecognized Person
- Ring Protect Pro – Six Month Trial (Free)
- Proactively
- Schedule Patrols
- Investigate Activity
- Save Video Clips in Ring’s Cloud Storage For Up to 60 days
- Alexa Together Subscription (Coming Soon)
- Remotely Care for Aging Loved Ones
- Set Up Reminders
- Manage Shopping Lists
- Receive Activity Alerts
- Intelligent Motion
- Maps Your Rooms
- Magnify the Screen
- Invert Screen Colors
- Captioning and Closed Captioning
- Sound Siren
- Protect Your Privacy
- Turn off Mics, Cameras, and Motion
- Out of Bound Zones
- Returns to Charging Dock
- Voice Activated
- Compatible Products
- Detachable Cup Holder – Included
- Omron Blood Pressure Cuff and Monitor – Not Included
- Ziploc Container – Not Included
- Furbo Dog Camera – Not Included
- WhatComes In The Box
- Astro Home Robot (device)
- Cargo Bin Liner
- Cup Holder
- Charger and 6ft Power Cable
- Quick Start Guiden
- Welcome Kit
Warranty – 1 Year Limited
Pros
- Home Security
- Remote Access
- Mapping
Cons
- Hands-Free Voice Control Not Compatible with Mac OS X Devices
- Ships Only to 50 U.S. States
- Unable to Go Down Or Climb Stairs
A Few Words
The Amazon Astro is a household robot that acts as a security camera, personal assistant, and care person wrapped up in one device. The Day 1 Introduction includes a 6-month free trial subscription to Ring Protect Pro. Ring Protect Pro is a 24/7 home monitoring service with access to police, fire, and medical response. This is normally $20 a month but comes included for six months with the purchase Amazon’s Astro. You can cancel the subscription at any time. See more information on what the Ring Protect Pro Plan includes in the table below.
Alexa Together is a new app that is perfect if you have an older person that you either care for or want to monitor remotely. The app will allow you to set up activity alerts, manage shopping lists or set up reminders for your loved one (which Astro can deliver). Also, emergency response can be requested by verbally telling Astro to call for help to reach the emergency response team. Right now, there is a free trial offer for the Alexa Together App. In the future, the price will be in the vicinity of $19.99 a month or $199.00 annually.
When your Amazon Astro Robot isn’t keeping watch over your home while away, you can have Astro follow you to a different room. You can have podcasts or your favorite music playing. Is there someone in another room who is sick and needs some food or medication? Send Astro and have it delivered to them using Astro’s cargo bin.
Enable Amazon Kids on Astro for free parental controls, kid-friendly Alexa responses, and more.
With parental controls, you can have kid-friendly Alexa responses, and more. Just enable Amazon Kids for free on Astro.
Privacy concerns are on the minds of just about everyone these days. Amazon addresses this with multiple layers of privacy control. Is there an area you don’t want Astro to enter – you can set it up so it won’t. There is also the ability to turn off cameras and mics with a touch of a button. Astro has face recognition if you create a visual ID.
Right now Amazon is introducing the Amazon Astro by invitation only as it has been produced in limited numbers. However, you are able to request an invitation and by being accepted the Day 1 introductory price is $999.00 which is $500 less than when it becomes available to the masses. By being a Day 1 consumer you will have the opportunity to submit feedback that can help with future product ideas and development.
| Included With Astro | With Ring Protect Pro Subscription | |
| Access A Live View From The Astro App | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remotely Control Astro | ✔ | ✔ |
| Enable Two-Way Talk | ✔ | ✔ |
| Get Alerts When Astro Detects an Unrecognized Person | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access Ring Video History For Up to 60 Days | ✔ | |
| Schedule Autonomous Patrols | ✔ | |
| Configure Astro To Investigate Detected Events | ✔ | |
| Save Video From Investigations in Ring’s Cloud Storage | ✔ | |
| USING ALEXA GUARD WITH ASTRO | ||
| Get Smart Alerts for Smoke & CO Alarm Sounds | ✔ | ✔ |
| Get Smart Alerts for Glass Break Sounds | ✔ | ✔ |
| Auto Turn On/Off Smart Lights | ✔ | ✔ |
| Call the Emergency Helpline Hands-Free 1 | ✔ | |
| Get Smart Alerts for Activity Sounds | ✔ | |
| Sound Dogs Barking On Astro When Motion Is Detected Outside | ✔ | |
| Sound Siren On Astro When Activity Is Detected Outside | ✔ |
FAQ for Amazon Astro
Here are some commonly asked questions about the Amazon Astro:
How Long Does It Take for Amazon Astro to Charge?
- A Full Charge Takes 45 Minutes.
What Is Required to Run Amazon Astro?
- An active Amazon.com Account
- A Compatible Mobile Device Running iOS 13+ or Android 8+
- Astro App
What is the Height of the Periscope Camera?
- The Periscope Extends up to 42” From the Floor.
Conclusion
So that concludes this review of Amazon Astro Review. Whether you want added security for your home or the help of an assistant, the Amazon Astro is yours by special invitation.
With all products, features can change, so be sure the qualities that attract you to the product are still the same before purchasing.
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