A new service "Amazon Key" to deliver to the house even if you are away-for cleaning and walking dogs

Amazon, who focuses on delivery, aims for a new height.This time, the product will be delivered to the house.On October 25, the company of e -commerce giant, on October 25, announced a new service for "PRIME" members, "Amazon Key."With a new "Alexa" device called "Amazon Cloud CAM", you can safely deliver delivery to the house.

The Amazon Key system is sold as a kit consisting of one of the compatible smart locks manufactured by Amazon Cloud Cam, Amazon Key app, rock maker YALE and Kwikset.The kit is 249.It is sold at a price of $ 99, but the service can be used for free if you are a PRIME member.

Customers set up the system and select the "IN-HOME" (independent) delivery option in Amazon shopping.At the time of delivery, the system confirms that it is the correct delivery driver standing in front of the door, launches Cloud Cam, a home surveillance camera, unlocks the door, and delivered the delivery.Record the state placed in, and finally close the door and lock.

Residents can watch the delivery status live or check the video after the delivery is over.

According to Amazon, every time a delivery driver asks for unlocking a customer's home, the encrypted authentication process will confirm that the correct delivery driver is visiting the correct address.

This system can be used for family and friends so that they can enter the house without having a key, or for reserved services.As an example of a service provider, in addition to the company's "Amazon Home Services" business, a cleaning service by Merry Maids and a dog walk by Rover.Amazon Home Services will also introduce this key system for free.

Amazon Key will be available on 37 cities throughout the United States on November 8, and will be launched in other cities.

This article edited an article from overseas CBS Interactive by Asahi Interactive for Japan.