AMAZON is set to take the words 'home delivery' to a whole new level - as it is trialling technology which would allow its workers to deliver parcels INSIDE your house.

A report in The Information has revealed two smart home companies, August and Garageio, which make connected locks and garage door openers, have teamed up with Amazon to try and make in-home deliveries possible.

1 The technology has already been trialled in the United States Credit: Alamy

Initial tests using the revolutionary technology have already been carried out in Seattle, USA - and if in-home delivery becomes a standard option in the future, it could reduce post and packaging costs for companies, and even customers.

It's also a more environmentally-friendly option, as parcels wouldn't need the robust packaging usually required to protect them from adverse weather conditions.

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In-home delivery would work by selecting an option during the purchasing process, which would in turn allow the courier one-time access to your home via an August-locked door or Garageio-controlled garage.

This would allow the courier to leave your package safely inside your home - but once they've closed the door, they wouldn't be able to enter again.

Amazon has not yet announced if the new service, which some customers may be uncomfortable with, will become widely available.