How Smart Garage Can Help Homeowners

Avoid Missed Deliveries

We’ve all been there: You’re eagerly awaiting a package and tracking its journey to your home. The status shows “out for delivery,” but you figure you still have some time to step out and run some errands. When you return, you see that dreaded yellow sticker affixed to your door: “Sorry we missed you!”

Gone thirty minutes, stuck waiting 24 hours.

Wondering how to prevent missed deliveries like this? With Smart Garage technology, it’s simpler (and more convenient) than you think.

The Problem with Missed Deliveries

Package deliveries rarely unfold seamlessly. In fact, they all too often go awry, wasting time and energy for delivery drivers and recipients alike.

All sorts of factors can impact what should be a simple procedure. These include:

• Theft risk – Dropping packages at an unattended house leaves them vulnerable to “porch pirates” (those who cruise neighborhoods looking for packages to swipe). For valuable content, theft costs can be steep.
• Weather exposure – Most packages can’t withstand an onslaught of rain or ice. (And the last thing you need is for your pricey new drone to short out from waterlogged circuits.)
• Failed delivery attempts – Many delivery services work to avoid liability for theft or damage by requiring a signature or a safe location to drop the package. If the intended recipient is unable to meet these conditions, the delivery service may hang on to the package and try again later.

Basically, doorstep drop-offs measure low in convenience and high in risk. Not ideal.

How Smart Garage Technology Ensures Secure and Reliable Deliveries

Fortunately, when it comes to avoiding missed deliveries, you may already have a ready-made partner in your corner: your garage.

When equipped with smart garage technology, such as a Smart Garage Video Keypad, your garage can transform into a second set of eyes and ears.

Even if you’re miles away during a delivery time, you can easily receive a notification that the delivery has arrived, dial-in via camera, and grant temporary remote access to your garage. The driver can then leave the package inside and go about their day knowing your delivery is stored safely.

Why myQ is the Best Smart Garage Solution for Secure Package Delivery

When it comes to smart garage solutions, you may have seen other offers. Truth is, the myQ Smart Garage stands out from the competition. How?

For starters, it features:

• Amazon Key compatibility – Amazon allows Prime members to receive one-time deliveries inside their garage. myQ Smart Garage integrates seamlessly with Amazon Key, ensuring streamlined deliveries of all your essentials.
• Real-time notifications – Receive instant notifications whenever a package arrives. That means no more missed delivery notices—simply open the myQ app and receive every delivery from afar.
• Remote access – No need to worry about rushing home or calling a neighbor to open the door when you aren’t around to receive a package. A single swipe lets you grant easy access to your garage. Alternatively, you can make use of one-time PINs for keypad entry options.

Features of this magnitude must come with a headache-inducing amount of setup, though, right?

Nope! With myQ’s easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll breeze through the startup process—no professional installation is required. Plus, myQ Smart Garage integrates seamlessly with existing smart home ecosystems, so there’s also no need for complicated rewiring.

Additional Tips to Ensure a Smooth Delivery Experience

Beyond getting into the smart garage game, you can take a few other steps to ensure flawless deliveries every time. Consider the following tips to secure package deliveries:

• Scheduling deliveries – Some services allow for pre-scheduled drop-offs, so you can choose a delivery window that works with your schedule.
• Turning on delivery alerts – Track your package every step of the way to ensure a smooth drop–off and stay ahead of any last-minute changes.
• Including detailed instructions – If you live in a complicated delivery environment, such as an apartment complex, include tips on finding the correct garage/gate.

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, porch pirates may come sailing through anyway. To truly protect your deliveries, learn how to prevent package theft by combining Smart Garage features with a set of Smart Outdoor Wired Cameras for added protection. Let these innovative tools serve as your 24/7 guard dog.

myQ: The End of Missed Deliveries

As technology has developed, convenience has improved—including the convenience of ensuring you receive your packages every time.

Learning how to prevent missed deliveries with smart technology is simpler than you think. With advancements in smart tech for secure package delivery, you can take control of your deliveries and keep them protected. And with myQ’s suite of sleek, easy-to-install Smart Home products, you can do more than avoid missed deliveries. Grant remote home access to your guests, receive instant notifications whenever a package arrives (or whenever a door is left open), or drop in from afar to check in on pets or any suspicious activity.

If you’re ready to outfit your home (and vehicle) with technology that promotes convenience, safety, and peace of mind, explore myQ today.

Sources:

CBS News. "Porch pirates" stole $12 billion in goods in the last year alone. Here's what you can do. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/porch-pirates-package-theft-insurance/

Amazon.com. How Does Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery Work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GCDL25VJ6YTBTY78