1. Set up text alerts and stay in the know
2. Get delivery photos so you know where your package is
If you get emails when your packages are delivered, the photo will be included. To see delivery photos from your desktop, hover your mouse over Account & Lists and click Orders. If you click on Track Package next to an order, you’ll see if an image was taken. On the mobile app, tap the three-line icon in the menu at the bottom of your screen followed by Your Orders. Tap an order to track it. Not every order will include a photo — and if you live in a house or apartment with a secure mailbox or mailroom, you might not get any photos at all. They’re taken at the discretion of the delivery person. To use in-garage delivery, you’ll need two things: A garage-door opener compatible with the myQ app and a Prime membership. This smart garage door opener hub from Chamberlain can be used to upgrade any garage door opener made after 1993 that has standard safety sensors. You can also purchase an optional upgrade that includes a Key-supported Cloud Cam to monitor your deliveries for extra security. Now that you’ve got the equipment you need, here’s how to set it up: You can also use some lockers for returns and exchanges. If that’s available in your area, you’ll see a nearby locker as a drop-off option when you initiate a return.
5. Not home to pick up your orders?
Porch pirates are a real problem. The last thing you need is someone running up to swipe your package before you get to it. Plus, unpredictable weather can leave your deliveries soaked. If you’ll be away from your house or are worried about thieves, secure delivery boxes are your best option.
Bonus: Are your packages being stolen? SimpliSafe can help you find out
Even if you have a secure delivery box, thieves to break in and steal your orders. To catch porch pirates in the act, a smart home security system with a wireless camera is the way to go. Our sponsor SimpliSafe lets you access your home camera right on your mobile device anytime, anywhere. With SimpliSafe, you get a push or text alert whenever your system detects activity — whether it’s outside your door or inside your house. With your SimpliSafe camera setup, you’ll know exactly when deliveries arrive, what time your kids returned home from school and even what the dog is up to. It’s a great way to ensure that your packages (and home) are safe as can be. Protect your home with the security system that protects Kim’s family, SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafeKim.com to get started with a free HD security camera. In the next few months, you’ll be getting a lot more packages in the mail. Take the time to protect them, and your holiday season will be free of gift mishaps — unless, of course, you buy the wrong items!
