Invite only Amazon, home companion

Amazon Astro

The Amazon Astro is sold by invitation only, last listed for $1,599.

  • The Gadgeteer reported the Amazon listing is live, tagged Day 1 Edition, by invitation.the-gadgeteer.com, May 20, 2026
  • Consumer Astro is $1,600 and invite-only through Day 1 Editions; Amazon gave no general-availability timeline.geekwire.com, Jul 3, 2024
Price$1,599Invite only through Amazon Day 1 Editions. $1,599 is the price The Gadgeteer reported behind the invite gate in May 2026; Amazon's 2021 announcement gave $1,449.99 ($999.99 introductory).the-gadgeteer.com, checked Oct 25, 2026
StatusInvite only the-gadgeteer.com, checked Oct 25, 2026
Sold to US buyersYesaboutamazon.com
AutonomyAutonomous

Spec sources: en.wikipedia.org, householdrobot.net, tomsguide.com. Method.

Price and terms

  • The Gadgeteer reported Astro offered by invitation at $1,599.the-gadgeteer.com, May 20, 2026
  • A May 2026 report says Astro is still listed at $1,599 behind an invite gate.the-gadgeteer.com, May 20, 2026

What it can do at home

Patrol the house Sold robot does it, per maker"Patrols rooms and streams video to your phone"the-gadgeteer.com
Carry loads Sold robot does it, per maker"Carries small items between rooms with the cargo bin"the-gadgeteer.com

Nobody we can cite claims it can fold laundry, do the dishes, tidy up, fetch things, vacuum or keep you company. See the chore matrix.

How it compares with other home companions

  • $1,599: 6 of the 6 other home companions with a USD price cost less, the cheapest being the Miko Mini.
  • 2 of our 8 chores claimed or shown (patrol the house, carry loads); other home companions average 1.2.

Availability and history

  • The Gadgeteer reported the Amazon listing is live, tagged Day 1 Edition, by invitation.the-gadgeteer.com, May 20, 2026
  • Astro for Business robots stopped working on Sept. 25.geekwire.com, Sep 25, 2024
  • Amazon announced it would discontinue Astro for Business.geekwire.com, Jul 3, 2024
  • Consumer Astro is $1,600 and invite-only through Day 1 Editions; Amazon gave no general-availability timeline.geekwire.com, Jul 3, 2024
  • Amazon discontinued Astro for Business in 2024 to focus on the home robot.techhive.com, Jul 3, 2024

Safety and privacy

  • Astro's microphone-and-camera off button stops it from moving or capturing video or audio.aboutamazon.com
  • Owners can mark areas as out of bounds, and Astro will avoid entering them.aboutamazon.com
  • Astro's visual ID face recognition is stored and processed on the device.aboutamazon.com
  • The light on Astro's periscope turns green whenever video is streamed to the cloud.aboutamazon.com

Questions people ask

Can I buy the Amazon Astro?

The Amazon Astro is sold by invitation only, last listed for $1,599.

How much does the Amazon Astro cost?

$1,599. The Gadgeteer reported Astro offered by invitation at $1,599.

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