The client opens the door remotely, lets inside the courier and watches it through the webcam.
Amazon Key - a new service for home delivery, which allows you to let the courier to the house remotely. The client needs to download the application, install the "smart" lock and buy a Cloud Cam camera.
The application on the smartphone is connected to the service "Amazon Home Services". You can order food delivery or cleaning at home through this application. The client sets a password on the door and monitors the process through the smartphone, while he is not at home. The courier or cleaner will enter the house if he enters the password and receives confirmation from the client.
In Amazon noted that Key is useful to customers who don't want left he parcelst on the doorstep or in the mailbox. According to a survey conducted by Shorr Packaging, in 31% of cases, users faced theft.
November 8 Amazon Key will start working in 37 US cities: a full set of devices will cost $ 320. The Cloud Cloud Camera can be purchased separately for $ 120.