Amazon Key is a new service that will become available to Prime customers beginning November 8th. The system allows delivery people to unlock your door and safely place deliveries inside when you aren’t home, instead of just leaving them on your porch. In order to use the service, you would have to purchase the whole system which includes a smart lock, Cloud Cam, and installation. The lock allows the courier to swipe in and out of your home, and the camera records the process to make sure they only do what they are supposed to. You will also get notifications through an app that update you during the delivery process. You could also use the service to let in family members, or other service workers when you aren’t home as well. I think this service definitely displays a significant advancement in the Internet of Things, however I think this crosses the creepy line. There are several security concerns, especially if the camera gets disabled. I would not be comfortable with allowing a stranger to enter my home while I am not there, especially because the system could become compromised. What do you think? Would you consider using this service?

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https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/25/16538834/amazon-key-in-home-delivery-unlock-door-prime-cloud-cam-smart-lock