Smart padlock protects front porch deliveries
The BoxLock is designed to prevent theft of delivery packages left by the front door. In addition to the anti-theft aspect, packages are protected from bad weather, which has victimized me.
The BoxLock smart padlock solves both these problems. According to BoxLock, this is the first of its kind, an internet-connected security padlock that is attached to a delivery storage box or anything of your choice. After a simple setup, you’ll see how well it works to protect your deliveries.
You’ll need to follow the included instructions. The setup isn’t complicated, but to ensure it works, you’ll have to set up a BoxLock account with a secure password within the accompanying app (iOS and Android). Once your account is active, follow the instructions to get the BoxLock set up, which includes getting it linked with your Wi-Fi.
You must have an online account with whoever delivers your package, which can include Amazon and major delivery services such as FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service. The BoxLock instructions tell you exactly what settings you’ll need to set up, which is all straightforward and only has to be done once, during the setup process.
After the setup, as a BoxLock company representative pointed out, you’ll be ready to fight off porch pirates since the receptacle with the BoxLock remains locked until a package is delivered.
When drivers get to your house for the delivery, they scan the package for their system (they all use handheld mobile scanners) and then scan the label with the BoxLock. Once the label is approved by the lock, it opens allowing the driver to leave the package securely inside. You’ll then get a push notification of the delivery.