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Yale's delivery box is one of the smartest I've tried. Tyler Lacoma/CNET
I've written before about the new kind of home tech that's defeating porch pirates.
It's a box, but a smart one, designed to keep porch pirates from stealing packages when they're dropped off (as opposed to a video doorbell, which they may not notice or care about).
This mail protection system is centuries old, but Yale has one of the more advanced smart delivery boxes ($280) for the modern home. Other brands aren't far behind, from Loxx Boxx to Hyve. Since Yale has the longest record in home security with its high-quality safes and locks, I was especially interested in testing its solution for package theft, too.
What I found was a large, innovative box that can protect packages from thieves and the elements. However, this box comes with new delivery requirements that not everyone is ready for. Here's my experience and the details you should know before making this box a permanent part of your porch.
Read more: My 7 Expert-Tested Tech Tricks to Stop Porch Pirates in Their Tracks
Big bin basics
Yale's delivery boxes are larger, so you need room for them in the right spots. Tyler Lacoma
Yale's hard plastic box comes in two slightly different styles, but both are quite large: My model was 28 by 24.63 by 19 inches. It can fit on a small porch, but you may have to make room for it, and it's probably too big to put on a walkway. You'll need to take measurements before you buy.
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