A separate survey of 1,000 people in the US found that 17 percent of shoppers
have actually experienced package theft. Another 16 percent weren’t sure—so
perhaps they’re shopping so much online that they don’t notice when a
purchase goes missing!
If you’ve ever had to rush home to bring in a package, perhaps you should
consider one of these gadgets or services to help secure those deliveries. Peace
of mind can often be worth the price you might have to pay for it.
KEY BY AMAZON FOR GARAGE AND GATE DELIVERIES
If you’re comfortable with a delivery person coming into your garage or opening
your electronic gate and leaving your delivery inside while you’re away, check
out Key by Amazon (free for Prime members). Set up the service and schedule
deliveries in the Key by Amazon app, then use compatible Ring video doorbells
and cameras to watch the delivery person leave your package.
Garage deliveries are available in select areas and for certain garage-door
brands; you can check your eligibility on Amazon’s website. A Key by Amazon
Smart Garage Kit is required to use the service. For gate deliveries, Amazon can
gain access to your electronic gate as long as you have the Ring Access
Controller Pro installed.