if via camera failed to dissuade porch pirates It could be a giant safe package locked with a PIN code that Hyve Delivery Pod Ask the driver to put the package in the trash can attached to your door frame. Even though the pirates managed to capture the pod, The safe will just scream at them until they put it down. Hyve isn't just another attempt to shake up the home delivery market. It's a great way to expose the many problems with today's online retail environment.
Startup Hyve launched its first solar-powered delivery lock box at CES 2025. It can connect to other Matter-compatible smart security systems, although the delivery pod is relatively low-tech. Compared to a ring door camera. There is a pin code and app-enabled lock on the outside. Instead, the pod itself is tied to a quarter-inch carbon fiber cable that you screw to the inside of the front door frame. You might be able to get past this using an industrial-sized cutter. But it has additional security with a built-in accelerometer. If you start moving The pod emits a high-pitched sound. It then sends a notification to the connected owner or neighbor through the app.
You can grant access to your pod via Bluetooth or WiFi to any number of users. To be able to pull packages, Hyve pods rely on drivers to do their part. You can leave your PIN and shipping instructions with your online order. But we do not guarantee that drivers will follow those instructions. At least the pod has a window so the driver can take photos of the delivered packages.
Hyve co-founder Melissa Kieling told Gizmodo that the startup is currently finalizing a deal with a delivery company to allow drivers to access the pod without requiring a homeowner's PIN. Another aspect of these partnerships is the possibility that Amazon or other online retailers There will be no need for separate boxes for each order. However, that will allow companies to They also had to adjust their distribution processes.
But if Hyve becomes popular It might finally pay off. The device can ping nearby drivers to notify them of returned packages. Instead of the company requiring the customer to send the package to them.
Hyve will ship in June this year. The starting price is $300, and the app requires an annual subscription fee.