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Walmart wants you to let delivery people into your home while you're away

10 points by throwaway2016a 9y ago

azdle 9y ago
> This test will also include online grocery orders, which won’t just be placed inside the house like the packages, but will be put away in the fridge and freezer, when appropriate. 0_0
- gozur88 9y ago
  Yeah, I think not. I could see letting them drop the delivery onto an enclosed porch and maybe putting a refrigerator (or ice chest) there, but the idea of giving delivery people the run of my house is a nonstarter. Have to believe that's true for most other people, too.
kw71 9y ago
The article title is actually Walmart partners with smart lock maker August to test in-home delivery of packages and groceries
DannyB2 9y ago
I can't imagine anything that could go wrong. Oh, and what about the dogs?
moonka 9y ago
A lot of older homes in Seattle have a separate entry way/tiny porch that can be locked. When I was looking I didn't really understand the utility, but this would make a lot of sense. I don't think I'd be comfortable letting someone into my house to put away groceries, but I am a little paranoid on that stuff, plus having dogs makes it a tough proposition.
- mesozoic 9y ago
  Package delivery air lock system
- pasbesoin 9y ago
  Sounds like a "mud room". Or, is it something different? Wish I had one in my house. So, if you have a mud room (or whatever), put a mini-fridge in it, and you're all set? (Well, added power consumption aside.)
glbrew 9y ago
First they laugh at you, then, actually, they keep laughing at you.
Eridrus 9y ago
Stick one of the consumer security cams in your house and this becomes pretty convenient? You could even watch them on your phone if that's your thing. Not that this won't be a tough sell, but (for people without pets), this doesn't seem completely crazy. Could have a cost edge over chilled delivery boxes. Not really a thing I want, but I would continue to bet on the general population choosing price and convenience over privacy and security.

> This test will also include online grocery orders, which won’t just be placed inside the house like the packages, but will be put away in the fridge and freezer, when appropriate. 0_0

gozur88 9y ago
Yeah, I think not. I could see letting them drop the delivery onto an enclosed porch and maybe putting a refrigerator (or ice chest) there, but the idea of giving delivery people the run of my house is a nonstarter. Have to believe that's true for most other people, too.

kw71 9y ago

The article title is actually Walmart partners with smart lock maker August to test in-home delivery of packages and groceries

DannyB2 9y ago

I can't imagine anything that could go wrong. Oh, and what about the dogs?

moonka 9y ago

A lot of older homes in Seattle have a separate entry way/tiny porch that can be locked. When I was looking I didn't really understand the utility, but this would make a lot of sense. I don't think I'd be comfortable letting someone into my house to put away groceries, but I am a little paranoid on that stuff, plus having dogs makes it a tough proposition.

mesozoic 9y ago
Package delivery air lock system
pasbesoin 9y ago
Sounds like a "mud room". Or, is it something different? Wish I had one in my house. So, if you have a mud room (or whatever), put a mini-fridge in it, and you're all set? (Well, added power consumption aside.)

glbrew 9y ago

First they laugh at you, then, actually, they keep laughing at you.

Eridrus 9y ago

Stick one of the consumer security cams in your house and this becomes pretty convenient? You could even watch them on your phone if that's your thing. Not that this won't be a tough sell, but (for people without pets), this doesn't seem completely crazy. Could have a cost edge over chilled delivery boxes. Not really a thing I want, but I would continue to bet on the general population choosing price and convenience over privacy and security.