» Project Big Daddy: How Monroe landed Amazon’s next fulfillment center
How will you do your #holiday shopping this year? https://t.co/J57WqHpuSD @WHIORadio
— Kara Driscoll (@KaraDDriscoll) November 3, 2017
The services are not currently available in Dayton and the surrounding areas, but it is available in West Chester and Cincinnati. More locations will be rolling out over time.
"Amazon Key gives customers peace of mind knowing their orders have been safely delivered to their homes and are waiting for them when they walk through their doors," said Peter Larsen, vice president of Amazon's delivery technology.
» WATCH: Amazon’s new shopping concept means never waiting in lines
Amazon Key In-Home Kit starts at $249.99. Here’s how it works:
“This state-of-the-art technology doesn’t simply replace a key with a digital passcode. Each time a delivery driver requests access to a customer’s home, Amazon verifies that the correct driver is at the right address, at the intended time, through an encrypted authentication process. Once this process is successfully completed, Amazon Cloud Cam starts recording and the door is then unlocked. No access codes or keys are ever provided to delivery drivers. And, for added peace of mind, in-home delivery is backed by Amazon’s Happiness Guarantee,” Amazon said in a statement.
FIVE FAST BUSINESS READS
• UberEATS launches food delivery services in Dayton
• Dayton retailer brings Southern culture to Ohio
• 5 ways local communities gave back during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Robots have invaded Walmart: 5 things you need to know
• Target to offer free online shipping in November on all orders
About the Author