Amazon launches new delivery service that makes deliveries even when you are not at home

The Cloud Cam is connected to the internet via your home Wi-Fi. Amazon's camera talks to the lock over Zigbee, a wireless protocol utilised by many smart home devices.

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Amazon just launched new delivery service called Amazon Keys

The courier person with a package can make an in-home delivery without you having to be there

Amazon Keys makes use of Amazon's Cloud Cam and a compatible smart lock

Amazon just launched new delivery service called Amazon Keys that lets them to make deliveries even if you are not at home. The courier person with a package can make an in-home delivery, without you having to be there or have anyone wait for it when it arrives.

Amazon Keys makes use of Amazon's Cloud Cam and a compatible smart lock. This enables the Amazon delivery person to open your front door and put your package safely inside your home.

The Cloud Cam is connected to the internet via your home Wi-Fi. Amazon's camera talks to the lock over Zigbee, a wireless protocol utilised by many smart home devices.

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Amazon authorises the delivery, then turns on Cloud Cam and unlocks your door. It then gives you a confirmation that your package was safely delivered and it also enables you to watch the delivery live or view a video clip of it after.

“Shop on Amazon and select “FREE in-home delivery” at checkout. On delivery day, we’ll notify you just before the delivery. Amazon will authorize the delivery and unlock your door. You can watch the delivery live in the Amazon Key App or see a video of it later. We’ll notify you once the delivery is complete and your door is relocked,” said the company on its website.

Amazon Keys also lets you grand access to the people you trust. It also enables you to schedule permanent access for your family members or gives temporary access to recurring visitors like dog walkers, house cleaners, or out-of-town guests.

It said it will notify you any time your guest locks or unlocks your door.

It further said that in the coming months, Amazon Key will provide customers with a convenient way to provide unattended access to professional service providers. This includes services from home cleaning experts Merry Maids and pet sitters and dog walkers from Rover.com, as well as over 1,200 services from Amazon Home Services.

The Amazon Key In-Home Kit together comes at a cost of $249.99 (around Rs 16,220). This will be launched in the US, however there is no information regarding when it will launched in India.