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Amazon Astro

by Amazon · January 2022

Amazon Astro is a mobile household robot that combines a wheeled Alexa assistant with autonomous home security monitoring. Astro can patrol your home, follow you room to room, and send alerts when it detects unexpected motion or people. The periscope camera extends upward to check countertops and elevated areas.

SL 6: Interactive Recognizes faces, understands speech, and holds basic conversations. Socially aware
Use cases: Security Companionship
$1,600 USD

Capabilities

Autonomous Navigation Built-in AI Voice Control Self-Charging Face Recognition Wheeled Mobility

Specifications

Physical

Weight 9.3 kg (20.6 lbs)

Power & Battery

Battery ~2 hours
Charging ~45 min

Sensing & Perception

Cameras 5MP bezel camera + 1080p periscope (132-degree FOV)
Sensors Obstacle avoidance, drop detection, person recognition

Computing & AI

Display 10.1" HD (1280x800) touchscreen
Ai Alexa built-in, Ring integration

Connectivity

Connectivity Wi-Fi, Zigbee (built-in hub)

Safety & Environment

Safety Features Auto-pause when picked up, drop prevention
Operating Environment Home, indoor
Works with: alexa

Pricing and Availability

$1,600 USD Available Now

This robot is currently available for purchase from the manufacturer or authorized retailers.

Price last verified: March 2026

AI, Data & Privacy

Caution - data processed in the United States

This robot sends data to cloud servers in the United States. For EU residents, this means personal data is transferred outside the EU. While some companies use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms to comply with GDPR for transatlantic transfers, the data is not under direct EU jurisdiction. EU residents should review the manufacturer's Data Processing Agreement and privacy policy carefully.

AI Brain
Alexa AI with on-device navigation and Ring integration
Your Data Goes To
Cloud (US)
GDPR
Unconfirmed
You Can Configure
App Only

How to keep it private

Needs internet
Offline

Navigation sensor data is processed entirely on-device and never sent to the cloud. However, Alexa voice features, video calling, live view streaming, and Ring integration all require cloud connectivity. With the hardware mic/camera off button pressed, Astro cannot move or capture any audio or video.

Available privacy controls

Hardware mic/camera off button

Physical button disconnects power to microphones, bezel camera, periscope camera, and navigation/depth sensors. Dedicated red LED confirms sensors are disabled.

On-device navigation processing

All navigation sensor data is processed on-device and never sent to the cloud

On-device Visual ID

Person recognition uses on-device processing to match faces. No images or video are stored in the cloud for Visual ID.

Visual ID opt-in and deletion

Visual ID enrollment is opt-in. Can be deleted anytime through Settings. Automatically deleted after 18 months of non-recognition.

Live view notification

Visual indicator warns people nearby when a live view session begins, with option for nearby people to cancel the stream

Out-of-bounds zones

Set specific areas where Astro cannot navigate or patrol

Alexa privacy controls

Auto-delete voice recordings after 3 or 18 months, or choose not to save any recordings. Delete recordings by voice command.

Privacy tip

Use the hardware mic/camera off button (red LED indicator) whenever you want guaranteed privacy. This physically disconnects all sensors and prevents movement. Set up out-of-bounds zones for private areas. In Alexa Privacy Settings, enable auto-delete of voice recordings and opt out of "Help Improve Alexa" data usage. Note that Amazon removed the local voice processing option in March 2025, so all voice requests now go through the cloud.

What this means for EU residents
Data location Cloud (US)
EU processing Not available
GDPR Unconfirmed

Navigation sensor data processed on-device and not sent to cloud. Video and images streamed to cloud only during live view, video calling, or patrol recording with Ring subscription. Microphones and cameras can be physically disconnected via hardware button with red indicator light. Wake word required before audio is sent to cloud.

Based on

Amazon Astro Privacy Information (2026-03-29) Amazon Astro Mozilla Privacy Guide (2026-03-29)
What the AI can do 8 capabilities
autonomous-navigationperson-recognitionhome-patrolvoice-assistantvideo-callingperiscope-camera-inspectionmotion-detection-alertsdrop-detection
External AI connections Not allowed

This robot does not support external AI connections. All AI processing happens through the built-in system.

alexaring
Security features 5 features
  • on-device-navigation-processing
  • hardware-mic-camera-off-button
  • wake-word-only-audio
  • visual-streaming-indicator
  • zigbee-smart-home-hub
Configurability details App Only

Amazon Astro app for home monitoring zones, patrol schedules, and person recognition settings. Built-in Alexa voice assistant. Ring Home subscription for enhanced security features. Built-in Zigbee hub for smart home devices. Astro for Business discontinued to focus on consumer version.

Research notice

The information above is compiled from manufacturer documentation, published privacy policies, independent security research, and community findings as of the dates listed in our sources. AI capabilities, privacy features, and data handling practices may change with firmware updates or policy revisions. We make every effort to be accurate, but errors are possible. Always do your own research before purchasing. Check the manufacturer's latest privacy policy and terms of service directly for the most current information.

Sources

All information on this page is based on the following sources. Links open in a new tab.

  1. Amazon Astro Product Page - accessed 2026-03-29
  2. Amazon Astro Privacy Information - accessed 2026-03-29
  3. Amazon Astro Mozilla Privacy Guide - accessed 2026-03-29