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Amazon is ready for the next step in its delivery service: dropping packages right inside your home.

On Wednesday, the tech giant revealed Amazon Key, an in-home delivery service where drivers can drop packages inside your home near the front door. It's potentially a great option for consumers worried about package thieves, or concerned their box might sit outside on a rainy day.

An Amazon Logistics delivery person places a package inside the front door of a customer after having the smart lock on the door opened by the Amazon Key system. (Photo: Elizabeth Weise)

It's available starting Nov. 8 in 37 U.S. cities. Here's everything you need to know about Amazon Key:
What do I need to start using it?

It requires the use of a smart lock and cloud-enabled camera. Amazon sells a Key In-Home Kit for $249.99. Users choose between two lock brands: Kwikset and Yale. The service is only available to members of Amazon Prime. Users can choose to have it installed by an Amazon-provided professional for free.
How exactly does a Key delivery work?

The morning your package is due to arrive, you get a notification through the Amazon Key app of the four-hour window a driver will appear. Users are also notified just before the driver is at your address. Amazon says the driver knocks first before attempting to unlock your front door. When this happens, the camera turns on and records the delivery, which users can watch live or once the delivery is complete. When your door is locked again, you will get notified on your phone, and given the choice to watch a short video clip.