End of last week… Waitrose announced that they will have an option – where delivery drivers come into your home, unpack your shopping… and then leave.
Now, the thought of someone else in my house… does not fill me with confidence.
But let’s look into this in a bit more detail.
Firstly…. Waitrose (may have.. not sure, can’t confirm) read my blog post about Smart Doors. And that Smart Locks you can buy these days.
So, part of this option/trial/experiment… Waitrose will provide you with a Yale Smart Lock (worth £200!)
The lock itself… needs a code to be inputted… and then you can enter.
The code is sent to the delivery driver at the time he needs to enter… it’s a one time code… and can’t be used again.
Now… that is a little better for me.
Also.. the driver will be wearing a camera. So all footbage from the moment the code is entered, to the moment he leaves… is all captured on camera.
The delivery driver will store everything where it needs to do. Fridge items in the fridge. Freezer items in the freezer…..
Now this is only available in South London. And it’s an experiment.
Personally, I think it’s a great idea…. it’s through these experiments and pilots, that ideas can really grow. The great thing here is the time that’s saved for the customer…. Firstly, they don’t even have to be at home!
Looks like we’re moving closer to the automated smart re-filling home.
Want to try it out?
Sure… go to https://www.wya.waitrose.com and apply now!