Title: Deter Porch Pirates with the Loud Alerting Hyve Parcel Safe
If you're tired of porch pirates giving your door cameras a run for their money, it might be time to consider investing in Hyve's "delivery pod." This ingenious device, showcased at CES 2025, is essentially a solar-powered, high-tech package safe that's secured to your doorframe.
While it may not boast the advanced features of Ring-type door cameras, the Hyve delivery pod still packs a punch with its simplicity. It includes a pin code and app-activated lock on the exterior, and a quarter-inch carbon fiber cable is screwed to your front doorframe, making it somewhat challenging to force open. An accelerometer inside the pod detects any motion, triggering a high-pitched screech and sending an alert to the owner or neighbors via an app.
The pod can also be leveraged by granting Bluetooth or WiFi access to multiple users, enabling them to retrieve packages at their convenience. However, relying on delivery drivers to adhere to these instructions isn't always guaranteed. Conveniently, the device incorporates a photo window, allowing drivers to snap a picture of delivered packages for confirmation.
Now, for a potential game-changer, Hyve is in discussions with a delivery company to grant drivers access to the pods without requiring homeowners' pin codes. This could mean retailers losing the individual packaging for each order, requiring adjustments to their distribution procedures. On the flip side, if the Hyve delivery pod gains widespread popularity, it could also find utility in handling returns, effectively pinging nearby delivery trucks to notify them of returned packages.
Hyve is set to ship in June 2023, with an initial price of $300. A yearly subscription fee is required for use of the app.
The Hyve delivery pod's integration with delivery services could lead to changes in packaging for individual orders from retailers. In the future, this tech-driven device could be used for more than just package delivery, potentially handling returns as well.
As we move towards a more tech-savvy future, the Hyve delivery pod is expected to become a common sight on doorframes, offering both convenience and security for package deliveries.