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Astro the home robot, and 7 other newly unveiled Amazon products

Amazon's new home robot Astro
Amazon's new home robot Astro Photo credit Amazon via AP
By Eldis Sula, Audacy

Amazon is coming in hot with new products just before the holiday season.

On Tuesday, the online retail giant unveiled a slew of new products that it is launching, including a smart thermostat, a large Echo Show 15 that hangs on the wall, and its first home robot called Astro.

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Here’s what you need to know about Amazon’s newest gadgets.

Astro
Astro Photo credit Amazon

Astro

Astro is Amazon’s new home robot. The company dubs Astro “the household robot for home monitoring.” Its features include intelligent navigation technology so it can make its way around your home without bumping into things. It’s also compatible with a range of products including Alexa, OMRON blood pressure monitors, Furbo Dog Camera, and even Ring cameras (each one comes with a 6-month free trial of Ring Protect Pro subscription). Astro costs $999 and is currently only available by invite only — request your invitation on Amazon.

Echo Show 15
Echo Show 15 Photo credit Amazon

Echo Show 15

Amazon upgraded its Echo Show with this new model, which is meant to be hung on a wall in your home, be compatible with Alexa and helps keep your family organized with widgets like shared calendars, to-do lists, reminders and more. The smart display screen measures in at 15.6 inches and can be displayed landscape or portrait so you and the fam can enjoy catching up on your favorite shows from Prime Video and Netflix or your favorite streaming platforms like the Audacy app. Echo Show 15 is priced at $249.99. Request an email for when it’s officially released on Amazon.

Amazon Smart Thermostat
Amazon Smart Thermostat Photo credit Amazon

Amazon Smart Thermostat

Amazon Smart Thermostat not only lets you set the temperature while you’re on the go — it can program it for you. Featuring Alexa compatibility, Amazon created this home device in partnership with Resideo, the maker of Honeywell Home Thermostat Technology. The smart thermostat is available Nov. 4 for $59.99. Pre-order on Amazon.

Amazon Glow
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Amazon Glow

Perfect for family members looking for engaging ways to connect with child relatives who are far away, Amazon Glow is an interactive projector and video-calling device that allows you to plan and interact with kids remotely. It’s currently priced at $249.99 and available exclusively by invitation — request an invite on Amazon.

Halo View
Halo View Photo credit Amazon

Halo View

Halo View is the retail giant’s new fitness tracker that reports on a range of health metrics like heart rate, activity points, sleep score, and blood oxygen levels. Priced at $79.99, the Halo View will be available soon, according to the site. Request an email to be notified on Amazon.

Blink Video Doorbell
Blink Video Doorbell Photo credit Amazon

Blink Video Doorbell

With two-way audio, HD video and Alexa compatibility, the Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door from your smartphone — wherever you are. Priced at $49.99, the doorbell will be available on Oct. 21. Pre-order on Amazon.

Ring Alarm Pro
Ring Alarm Pro Photo credit Amazon

Ring Alarm Pro

This home security system includes an Alarm Pro Base Station, one Keypad, four Contact Sensors, one Motion Detector, and one Alarm Range Extender to keep your home safe. The 8-piece set is available Nov. 3. Pre-order for $299.99 on Amazon.

Hey Disney
Hey Disney Photo credit Amazon

‘Hey Disney’ Alexa partnership with Disney

This Disney-themed voice assistant for Alexa will you, as Amazon explains on its site, “to get the weather with Mickey, joke around with the galaxy’s funniest droids C-3PO and R2-D2, go on adventures with Dory or Olaf, listen to your favorite Disney stories, plus a lot more.” Request an email to be notified when it’s available.

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