Short answer
Dots is rolling out gradually. See if it has landed in your account before you change plans; the setup notes are below.
DevDay recap
Dots took the DevDay stage on September 29, 2026. Here’s the useful part after the applause: access, setup, price, and controls.
What Dots is
Dots is an always-on agent in ChatGPT, powered by GPT-6 Astra. It has a cloud computer, connected apps, memory, and ongoing tasks. You can inspect activity, schedule recurring checks, set action rules, and optionally connect a computer.
Who gets access
The first Dot is included in Pro and Business Premium plans. Pro rollout excludes the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK; Business Premium is available across supported regions. Enterprise users can try the beta when an admin enables it. OpenAI says Dots are rolling out across web, mobile, and desktop, and access may take several days to reach an account. OpenAI Help Center
The practical limits
Setup is a desktop job for now; mobile web is out, though the app may let you chat with an existing Dot as access rolls out. Texting is a limited beta for some US Pro users. Computer access is off by default; turn it on in the desktop app.
Pricing and usage
The first Dot is included at no extra cost in eligible Pro and Business Premium plans. For the next month, Dots usage won’t count toward eligible Pro, Business, and Enterprise plan allowances. OpenAI says it will share each plan’s usage terms after that period. It has not published a task count or prices for additional Dots. OpenAI Help Center
Review access before connecting apps
Connected information may be reviewed proactively and used to form memories. Disconnecting an app does not delete information already obtained. Reset deletes the Dot, including conversations, memories, and scheduled tasks.
The bits still in the fine print
Access varies by account and region. OpenAI hasn’t published task quotas or reliability numbers yet, so treat the first month like a trial run—not an autopilot lease.
OpenAI announcements and help
Read the DevDay 2026 recap and OpenAI’s Dots setup guide.
FAQ
When was OpenAI DevDay 2026?
September 29, 2026, in San Francisco.
Was Dots announced at DevDay?
Yes. The Help Center explains setup, eligibility, and controls.
What model powers Dots?
Dots are powered by GPT-6 Astra.
Are all DevDay Dots features available now?
No. Features are rolling out gradually and may not be available to every account yet.