The company introduced Astro, which includes Alexa, computer vision and AI. Astro will cost $1,449.99, but as part of the Day 1 Editions program, it will be available for an introductory price of $999.99 with a six-month trial of the Ring Protect Pro subscription included. Limp said he has been using Astro for a year in testing to check on loved ones and pets. A periscope feature can check on objects and investigate activity. Via an app, videos can be saved to a Ring account.
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Key Astro features include:
Integration with Alexa Together, a service designed to connect family members remotely and call for help if needed. Integration with Ring and Alexa. Astro has simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology to avoid obstacles. A dedicated safety processor. On-device processing. Ability to turn microphones and cameras off.
