Perhaps the most frustrating thing about Amazon deliveries is not being home when the delivery shows up. You come home to find a little note stuck to your door that says, "Sorry we missed you!" Then you have to wait another day at minimum, or have to go pick it up somewhere.

Amazon agrees that this is annoying, which is why they've come up with a solution. But depending on how much you value your privacy, you might prefer missing some packages.

Amazon's solution is called the "Amazon Key." It is a smart lock and security camera system that allows delivery people—and anyone else you approve—to enter your home even when you're not there.

Here's how it works: If you select the option for "in-home delivery" when ordering your package, a delivery driver will be able to enter your home even when you're not there and drop off your package. Amazon handles entry to your home so the driver never gets a key or access code to your home. The service also comes with a security camera so you can watch the delivery happen in real time.

This service is not just for package delivery. Amazon says the service can also grant access to "people you trust, like your family, friends, dog walker, or house cleaner." The company is also working with Merry Maids and Rover.com to bring their house cleaners and pet walkers, respectively, into your home.

If you regularly use these services, or you're notoriously bad at receiving packages, Amazon Key might seem like a good investment. But for everyone else, handing your keys over to a multinational corporation—and paying $250 for the privilege—might not be worth the small extra convenience.

Source: Amazon

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