Amazon Key news and trends

Amazon Key Boosts Security With Fingerprint ID
Amazon // March 21, 2018

In an effort to boost security, Amazon has added fingerprint ID to its new Key app for Android users, as reported by TechCruch. Launched in November, Amazon Key is a service for Amazon Prime subscribers that facilitates unattended in-home deliveries. “Amazon Key gives customers peace...

Not All Consumers Are Willing To Use Amazon Key
Amazon Delivery // March 16, 2018

While almost 64 percent of Americans trust Amazon, only about 31 percent are willing to use Amazon’s in-home delivery service, InsuranceQuotes.com reported. The willingness of Americans to use the service, which is known as Amazon Key, differs by factors such as gender. While 40 percent...

Another Hack Opens Amazon’s Key
Safety and Security // February 06, 2018

Amazon Key customers beware: A security researcher has discovered a hack that hinders Amazon Key’s ability to lock, allowing anyone to get into a Key-enabled home. According to Tom’s Guide, the Bay Area researcher, identified simply as MG, posted a proof-of-concept video on Twitter on...

Amazon Key Security Cam Might Not Be So Secure
Amazon Delivery // November 17, 2017

Amazon’s new delivery service, dubbed Amazon Key – which enables delivery agents to leave packages inside homes and apartments, and comes with a camera to ensure safety and security – can reportedly be hacked. According to a Wired news report citing security researchers, the internet-enabled...

Interviews & Exclusives
Same-Day ACH And Remote Retail Sizzle While Amazon Notches The Rare Fizzle Two-fer

November 10, 2017
It was a good week for same day ACH, voice activated virtual assistants and finding ways to attend to unattended retail - and sizzle abounded. It wasn't quite as good a week to be Amazon - which notched the rare double fizzle with a suburban grocery delivery signing off - and the Amazon Key getting the cold should from Prime members.

Quick Reads
Amazon Unlocks New Features For Amazon Key

April 06, 2018
Expanding upon the in-home delivery feature of Amazon Key, Amazon has rolled out smart entry upgrades to all customers nationwide, such as keyless entry, remote lock and unlock and guest access. The eCommerce retailer also has added exit and entry clips for guests, friends and family, so customers can see when someone enters or leaves […]

Amazon Key Boosts Security With Fingerprint ID

March 21, 2018
In an effort to boost security, Amazon has added fingerprint ID to its new Key app for Android users, as reported by TechCruch. Launched in November, Amazon Key is a...

Not All Consumers Are Willing To Use Amazon Key

March 16, 2018
While almost 64 percent of Americans trust Amazon, only about 31 percent are willing to use Amazon’s in-home delivery service, InsuranceQuotes.com reported. The willingness of Americans to use the service,...

Another Hack Opens Amazon’s Key

February 06, 2018
Amazon Key customers beware: A security researcher has discovered a hack that hinders Amazon Key’s ability to lock, allowing anyone to get into a Key-enabled home. According to Tom’s Guide,...