«We're excited to be running this test in Silicon Valley with a handful of
August Home customers, all of whom have opted - in to participate in testing this new concept,» said Sloan Eddleston, Vice President, Walmart eCommerce Strategy & Business Operations, in Walmart's announcement.
The test is being conducted in Silicon Valley using a few
August Home customers, according to a blog post from Sloan Eddleston, vice president of Walmart e-Commerce Strategy and Business Operations, posted on the company website.
The retailer, looking to get any new advantage it can in grocery delivery over Amazon.com (amzn) now that its biggest rival has bought Whole Foods, is testing the idea in Silicon Valley only for now and restricting it to
August Home customers who opt in.
Not exact matches
In late
August 2016, Elon Musk went to check out the first iteration of his new «solar roof» product on a
customer's
home.
More news in today from Engadget — they hear it's vanishing from retail outlets, noted it's temporarily down at Dell
Home and Dell
customer service said that it was temporarily being pulled for an update and that it'll be back in
August.
August Smart Lock also partnered with Apple, Airbnb, Logitech, Nest and Xfinity
Home to provide a streamlined service to its
customers.
Together,
August's open platform along with Deliv's last mile fulfillment solutions, gives retailers new options for offering
customers safe, secure and convenient, in -
home delivery.
With this new partnership,
August Access
customers will be able to opt for secure in -
home delivery after the transaction with the retailer or business is completed.
If the
customer authorizes an in -
home delivery,
August generates a one - time passcode.
Customers can watch the process on the
August Home app, and will receive confirmation that the door has been locked behind them.
«In our quest to help consumers solve everyday problems using their
August Smart Lock, we are delighted to be working with Walmart and Deliv to make our
customers» lives easier,» said Jason Johnson, CEO for
August Home.
August for years has been running
August Access, a
home delivery service that provides retailers and services of all stripes — including Sears Home Delivery and dog - walking service Wag — with the ability to get secure access to customers» ho
home delivery service that provides retailers and services of all stripes — including Sears
Home Delivery and dog - walking service Wag — with the ability to get secure access to customers» ho
Home Delivery and dog - walking service Wag — with the ability to get secure access to
customers»
homes.
This means
August might be positioning itself as a viable choice for smart
home customers on a budget.
The partnership, which was announced back in
August, allows
customers to place Walmart orders at Express.google.com, on the Google Express app, or through Google Assistant - enabled devices like Google
Home.
«The Alexa smart
home category has been tremendously popular with our
customers, and continues to grow with great developers such as
August introducing new Alexa capabilities, showcasing the benefit of hands - free, voice control throughout the
home.»
«Our updated skill for
August Home cameras and locks using the new API gives
customers the flexibility to use Routines, Groups, and the Alexa App with our products.»
Back in
August the company told
customers that support was ready, but quickly retracted the advice when word spread online.IKEA has promised HomeKit support for its affordable range of
home lighting products since May.
«As one of the first Alexa smart
home skills, we solidified in our
customers» mind that
August is focused on delighting users by adding new value to their
August products, enabling them to use the latest smart
home innovations.»
In addition, thanks to enhancements in both the API and in the Alexa app, Alexa can report the status of any
August lock, whether the
customer is at
home or on the go.
«Smart
home technology today is rapidly on its way to mainstream; however there are still many challenges that
customers and service providers face when it comes to simple, secure
home access,»
August chief executive and cofounder Jason Johnson said in a statement.
The
customers will utilize an
August smart lock to allow delivery drivers a one - time entry into their
home.
Similar to Amazon Key,
customers who use
August's service will grant Deliv drivers one - time access into their
home so that packages aren't left outside (via TechCrunch).
Amazon Key, on the other hand, launched in November in just 37 cities across the US, so
August Home has the option to ramp up Access quickly to ultimately serve more
customers than Amazon Key is capable of.
In order to participate in the program,
customers must purchase a smart lock from
August Home or its parent company, Assa Abloy.
When
August Access
customers buy something from a business that Deliv serves, they'll be given the option of authorizing in -
home delivery.
August Home steps in by giving Deliv drivers a one - time passcode that a
customer pre-authorizes so that they can open the person's smart lock.
Star Builders, Houston, TX House Painter
August 2004 — Present • Represent employer in a professional manner • Maintain a high degree of respect and professionalism for both clients and colleagues • Paint interior and exterior of buildings using a spray gun, brushes, and roller brushes • Maintain quality control to ensure painting demands of clients • Motivate staff members to carry out their jobs at their best to get maximum
customer satisfaction • Assist
customers in selecting colors for their
home