Amazon Key
An in-home security camera and smart lock
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Amazon Key - An in-home security camera and smart lock

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Amazon Key allows Prime members to receive packages inside their homes with smart key access and a cloud security camera.

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Amazon is trying to sell to the "I can't afford furniture but I can afford an automatic lock system and house cleaners" demographic.
Yeah lemme grab my wallet
sounds like me TBH :D
everyone needs a door lock. Less are concerned with furniture. 😅
I guess that's what they'd call "minimalism" nowadays.
that demographic is huge
Brilliant (and obvious move) by Amazon. This furthers their integration into the home, enabling them to become the connector (and provider) for a variety of services beyond package delivery such as in-home cleaning, dog walking, etc.
Hunter
This has me wondering if Amazon made any attempts to buy Task Rabbit.
ahh, good question. I'm sure can't share but cc'ing her here as she would have unique insights on this space.
Didn't Ikea just buy that?
Hunter
They did. I think Ikea is a good fit but imagine an army of taskers deployed with access via Amazon Key. Amazon has some home services I've tried to use but was not impressed with the implementation.
Just a thought... What about the scenario when owners have a dog? 🐶
they mention the dog walker scenario...
I think his point was that dogs don't like strangers, especially those of the "intruder" type.
Yeah, I meant that
Must have been some consideration to this in the UX. E.g. "Do you own a pet/dog?"
The FAQ page states Can I receive in-home delivery if I have a pet? We do not recommend using in-home delivery if your pet can access the front door on delivery day.
The industrial design on this feels incongruent with the Echo line. Different departments?
💯 I think it has to look like a durable lock, so they just went ahead and threw design out the window
Seems the lock is actually designed by Yale from what I can tell. The camera though, which does appear to be designed by Amazon, looks a touch more Echo like.
Hunter
I was thrown off about how different they look together as a set. The cam and lock options don't feel like a system.
yeah, I specifically meant the camera, since the locks are made by 3rd parties. Like, it doesn't feel that consistent w/ the Echo Look.
I actually think it's a smart design: the Echo Look is a "friendly" device you interact with, and should feel approachable and friendly. The Cloud Cam is surveillance, it's meant to create a sense of "you are being watched" and so the design should reflect that. It sets the expectation correctly. Well, IMHO, at least.
I knew this day would come. This looks like the lock you find on a public restroom. Now that Amazon is starting their own fleet of delivery drivers, they’re going to have to have access to restrooms somewhere, so why not yours when you’re not home? Why not anyone? That’s it! This is my hackathon idea: Airpoonpee—💩 anywhere with Amazon Key.
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lol yeah seen it, but does it integrate with Amazon Key...?😜. Quick name change to Poober
hahaha I like Deuces ✌🏼
This is so crazy, and yet so genius, that it will eventually work. Basically, gimme a key to your home, I will buy your groceries, walk your dog, put your new books into the shelves and clean your house. AND YOU WILL PAY FOR EVERY SINGLE THING. Even for giving me a key. I just wish Amazon decides to leave us something to work on.
"Nah...I’m good." –

I think it's a good idea and if an Amazon employee were to steal it would be on video anyways.

Pros:

You can watch everything from your phone and allow people to unlock your door.

Cons:

Amazon has access to open your door and if someone were to hack the system it would open a lot of doors and someone could steal from you.

Really interesting move by Amazon. I think the teaser video did a great job of showcasing a scenario of how this can be beneficial in numerous situations. What I am curious about is if there will ever be a solution for people who rent homes/apartments that aren't allowed to change their door locks.
Agreed. That video was well done. This is going to be one people will be skeptical about, so providing examples of how regular people will use it will be key.
The solution would be for the building owners to install the locks, and give access to the tenant to control lock access.
I don't trust delivery drivers to put my delivery outside my home (a Yodel driver left a package in a recycling bin that was being emptied a few hours later) let alone open the front door and inside my home
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