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This would’ve been a great idea years ago. With so many folks now working from home, deliveries are usually made to a person… unless it’s Evri or Yodel - god knows where their parcels end up!
Great idea but the Ketter Parcel Delivery box is good if you want something cheaper. The lid is lifted and the parcel slides down 2 angled shelves which drops the parcel into the bottom. The bottom door is padlocked which you open to retrieve your parcel. The box has a false bottom that you can load with bricks or ballast to stop anyone stealing the box.
Might have to light the area up, especially for the winter time, then add a notice in 10 different languages then hope your internet never goes down, also might want to add some plates around the bottom as it now being raised means Bundy can bring his crowbar underneath it
Average delivery driver near me just puts it in the waste bin... regardless of if its bin day. Then marks it as "left in safe place" I could see them leaving the parcel *ON* this, unless you react to unlock it within 7 seconds of them pressing it.
Just as another tip for drilling from the outside in, always drill at a slight angle so that water cannot wick through the hole and into the cavity, even if you seal it, the sealant will fail at some point and it's just an extra layer of protection against it.
This needs a built in weight scale and/or internal camera so you can see that the delivery person didn't pull something out of the box. Though it may trigger falsely if they move packages around to make room for the new package.
Good idea. Just needs the awareness out there so delivery drivers know what it is. Coupled with your Ring door bell should make it easier though because if they press the doorbell and you're not home, you can tell them to stick it in the box round the corner and press the button on the front or whatever.
That’s why one of the unique features of IParcelBox is that if it’s empty it immediately unlocks when they press the button. It’s far quicker for couriers than even knocking on your door then running away!
So, how would you know it's the delivery person pressing the button. In my mind, I'd want to open it quickly to not waste their time. Great plumbing content as always 😀😀😀 Seriously, been following for years and always great content. PB n' Tiff are catching you though 😂👌
First delivery is automatically accepted as the box knows it's empty. For subsequent deliveries, you'll often get prior notification from the courier so you'll know a delivery is coming. Many people combine their iParcelBox with a cctv camera so that you can see exactly who is requesting the delivery, and decide whether to allow access or not.
A few questions about how it works: 1) If it's unlocked waiting for a parcel, what happens if the power fails (power cut, unplugged, cable cut)? 2) If it has a parcel in it and is locked, what happens if the power fails? 3) What does it do if it loses internet connection? Is there a manual key so you can get into it if the app isn't working?
It’s designed to fail safe. The battery version will still allow a delivery when empty. The owner can also use the app to connect directly to the IParcelBox to unlock it, even if your main WiFi fails.
@@Iparcelbox Thanks, so does the fail safe mean if there is no power it is locked? And presumably the battery version is locked if the batteries are flat?
@@mrhumbug5353 yes that’s correct. By default the IParcelBox is locked. If it’s empty it automatically opens when the button is pressed. If it’s full it only unlocks when the owner allows the delivery in the app. If power fails (or for the battery version, the battery is flat) it stays locked until power is restored.
@@Iparcelbox Thanks, good answers. One last thing, since it's your product and I will understand if you don't want to answer. Presumably you are running a server infrastructure to support the app's remote connection to the box. What's your business model for making this sustainable in the future? That is, if I buy one of these boxes now, will it still work with the app in ten years? Presumably you will need to update the app owing to changes in phone software and servers don't run for free.
I'm surprised I haven't had a single parcel robbed of my door stop, some been there for a week whilst I was on holiday, worst I had was the delivery driver himself that "hide" it in the pile of crap I had in the front garden waiting for a skip, old found it when I loaded the skip. Seems like a good idea though.
@@MKRM27 why am I not in a position to comment. Developments are thrown up and huge profits made. The spec and quality control particularly need to be much tighter. Why not include things like parcel drop offs and solar and standard along with eV charge points. Make homes that are truly fit the the current day and age. 🤷🏻♂️
Very interesting one James, love it. The only caveat is not having space to place outside my home - this idea does not works, one other is its wired - could be smarter with BlueTooth or direct Wifi connection :)
Hi James. Great video as always. I need your advice on something. I'm planning on doing a plumbing and heating level 3 nvq course and want to know if this is something you would recommend. Thanks 👍
If the lid should slip from the courier's hand before they actually get your parcel in the box, the box will auto-lock. I can't see many couriers willing to stand there faffing about with buttons waiting for the box to be activated again by the customer. Couriers all seem to be in a mad-dash hurry these days.
Yep we allowed for that - there’s a few seconds grace period after making a delivery so they can lift the lid again, just in case they forgot to take a photo / left their phone in the box etc!
@@Iparcelbox That was the owner, James. Not the courier. The other problem that has been mentioned, how does the box know for certain that it is a courier at the box and not a thief. The unsuspecting customer could simply allow delivery, and there you go, your box is now empty.
I'd like to state that having any courier use this requires declaring it as a "safe place" whereby you have to sign a disclaimer. This means that if for any reason the "delivered" parcel isn't in the parcel box, you can't make a claim against the courier. This applies to any "safe place" that you ask a courier to use.
Fortunately that’s not been an issue for me. Had loads of deliveries. (Check the trees out in the vid - we filmed this 2 months ago!) So impressed with this product though. We’ll made. British. Love it! 😎
We have a similar non-smart parcel box but we're out in the sticks however I sell online and most issues would be better solved with cameras. We get a lot of customers saying items havent been left by the courier or they have been left and then stolen. This solves some issues but a camera solves ALL issues. I would point a camera at the parcel box still.
I'd argue that a camera doesn't prevent a parcel being stolen, it just allows you to watch it being stolen! Research from Middle Tennessee State University in the US proved that having a camera does not act as any deterrent on parcel theft, and having a secure place for parcels to be left is the best solution.
@@Iparcelbox Its a massive deterrent though especially if its obvious. These boxes also do not prevent parcels being stolen nor do they prevent an unscrupulous courier opening the box and then shutting it and walking off with the parcel. They exist believe me! I'm not saying these arent good, I bought a similar one but I dont even lock it as that creates delays and other issues for couriers, for instance if I dont see the notification and he gets bored of waiting. We've seen parcels get delivered and then another courier comes along same day and takes the first parcel for instance! Again at least with a camera in tandem you KNOW what's gone on. Nothing will stop a thief that is determined and doesn't care about being caught and they also exist. Add to this that a lot of "I haven't got my parcel" reports made to sellers are in fact just the customer trying it on sadly.
@@scott.whittaker Understood. One of the unique features of iParcelBox is that it immediately and automatically unlocks if it's empty - so for the first delivery there is no waiting around for the courier. We've found that as soon as couriers work this out, they prefer delivering straight to the iParcelBox, rather than ringing the doorbell. I believe James has had a similar experience. It's then locked until you choose to unlock it, either to empty it when you get home or to allow a subsequent delivery. I agree that for multiple deliveries, having a camera so that you can see it's a real courier adds a further level of assurance.
@@Iparcelbox Yes that's a nice feature 👍 I couldn't be a courier myself as we find most people don't accommodate their deliveries and just expect them to keep trying until they catch them at home then actually complain when it's left on their doorstep 🤣 I think most houses need parcel boxes these days instead of letter boxes, our postie already uses our parcel box.
Online delivery will increase massively. A new cost effective and safe method of parcel(s) delivery will need to be addressed for all property types. Basically the the front door post flap needs upgrading 😁
BLOODY HECK FINALLY, IVE ASKED ROYAL MAIL WHEN ARE THEY GONNA SUPPLY OUT-OF-HOME POSTAL BOXES AND THEY'RE LIKE "NOOO WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT IS". I'll wait for these to get a bit better then I'm 1000000% buying one.
@@MKRM27 Because they deliver mail and have various post box services and "Hold your mail for you until you get back home" services. Or you didn't know? In some areas they provide similar boxes.
@@dimitar4y you’re on another planet, if you think RM would provide this. They deliver the post, it’s your problem to deal with receiving it. Only those with a great sense of entitlement could possibly think otherwise - didn’t you know?
@@MKRM27 what the heck are you on about mate, what entitlement are you talking about, why would a mail company not have mail related services?? Who shat in your tea?
I wonder if people check how many deliveries everyone in household has. I’d forget, see notification and just accept it assuming delivery for my partner but it could be a random person stealing your shit pressing the button 😂 they should come with a camera.
We sell optional cameras on our website, however we found many customers already have their own. You can integrate many makes and models of camera directly into the app.
Since all you have to do to make a delivery is press a button, what's to stop porch pirates doing this to steal your parcels? This is a very expensive option. There are better/cheaper alternatives, so any potential buyers should thoroughly research them all and read the reviews. I have a brize box.
If it already has a parcel inside, it stays locked when you press the button until the customer remotely unlocks it by allowing the delivery. For comparable parcel capacities, IParcelBox is cheaper than the “dumb” competitors such as BrizeBox.
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Just yesterday the Mrs let some old boy into the box (don’t laugh!) on the app and it worked fine. Really quick. Also works with the watch thingy if that’s you thing.
@@plumberparts I understand that but in London some drivers are self employed and only get 0.30p per delivery and don’t have time to wait around. Hope it works out well. Royal Mail always use my box. Also Amazon when it’s Amazon themselves delivering. I’ve had a £550 Bosch drill left on my doorstep right beside my smart parcel box and I was out the whole day. Luckily I live in a somewhat affluent area where crime is low. I’m assuming it was left there to take the required picture.
I think it only shows green if its unlocked because no delivery has been made yet so it would be empty? Then when the first delivery gets made they can lift it up, put it in without waiting for owner to unlock it. Then when they lower lid it then locks itself. Any deliveries after that have to be unlocked by owner.
We did some research with couriers and the vast majority of parcels will fit. It’s perfectly sized for a case of wine, food box delivery etc. If you order a new broom, then I guess not! We also do an XL model which is the same footprint but almost twice as high, for those who get LOTS of parcels.
@@Iparcelbox Nah, I shan't be ordering a new broom - I've had the same broom for the last 20 years and it's had 17 new heads and 14 new handles........... 🤣
Viewers should be careful drilling into the wall.... be aware that anything horizontal or vertical of a socket or switch is classed as an electrical "safe" zone. It is not safe to drill into. its called a safe zone for the electrical installer to run mains cables safely. So at 5:27 in this vid.... you should not drill horizontal to the socket!!
Yep, that’s why we designed it so that when it’s empty (which for many customers is most of the time) it immediately unlocks when the button is pressed. That allows the courier to make a successful delivery in about 3 seconds.
Because we have full tracking of when the IParcelBox is opened, combined with the delivery driver’s activity being tracked via their handheld device, they know full well that if they stole a parcel already in the box, we’d be able to prove it was them. Also, they have a van full of parcels if they wanted to steal one. As a result, our theft rate since 2018 is 0%.
Yup don't think that's going to work, the problem is they press the button and then wait hmm I don't think so, not will they read anything. Great idea but a waste of money in my view
Our customers get well over 50,000 deliveries a year to their iParcelBoxes, so we can say with absolute confidence that it works very well, and couriers love it!
@iParcelBox come now you and I know that is a very small number, I'm not disputing that it's not a great product because it is, the problem is many couriers don't even bother to ring the doorbell let alone wait for someone to maybe pick up their phone and unlock the box. Slam lock would be a better option however that only works for the first delivery.
Yep, there’s about 18kg of steel in the standard sized model. If you can get a sheet steel fabricator to make up boxes and powder coat them for less than £10 each (before electronics, branding, accessories, packaging, postage and VAT), I’d LOVE their details!!!
@@Iparcelbox that rather beefy gauge steel, fabricated and nicely powder coated... I think most shops would do it as a favor no less than £100, no? I think just one side of that cube is £20 in raw sheet stock material alone... not to mention the cost of welding, powder coating... If someone can make these no powdercoating for £10 each I'm placing an order now for a good 30-40 of them...
@@dimitar4y exactly! The cost of the “raw” metal box is by far our biggest cost. It’s 1.6mm galv/zintec, so thicker than most of the competitors. We would LOVE to make £200 profit on each unit, but with raw material costs as they are, the retail cost is simply a reflection of the big production costs of a product of this quality.
How has CCTV helped you when a parcel is left in the open and taken by a scumbag? With your CCTV footage did the police make it their top priority? I doubt it.
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The cable clipping hurt my soul 😮
All that effort, and it looks like my 7 year old did the cable clipping😂
You swine! 😂😂😂
Go and pull Ur wire young Bundy pants I'm subscriber of urs to pay were u get Ur Bosch kit need help on gettin have loads of bosh I'll pm my number u keep me right chez 🇮🇪🇮🇪😊❤
This would’ve been a great idea years ago. With so many folks now working from home, deliveries are usually made to a person… unless it’s Evri or Yodel - god knows where their parcels end up!
Yeah that's a fair point!
Great idea but the Ketter Parcel Delivery box is good if you want something cheaper. The lid is lifted and the parcel slides down 2 angled shelves which drops the parcel into the bottom. The bottom door is padlocked which you open to retrieve your parcel. The box has a false bottom that you can load with bricks or ballast to stop anyone stealing the box.
Might have to light the area up, especially for the winter time, then add a notice in 10 different languages then hope your internet never goes down, also might want to add some plates around the bottom as it now being raised means Bundy can bring his crowbar underneath it
Average delivery driver near me just puts it in the waste bin... regardless of if its bin day.
Then marks it as "left in safe place"
I could see them leaving the parcel *ON* this, unless you react to unlock it within 7 seconds of them pressing it.
Feel your pain mate, although they’ve all been trained to leave it in the IParcelBox now.
Just as another tip for drilling from the outside in, always drill at a slight angle so that water cannot wick through the hole and into the cavity, even if you seal it, the sealant will fail at some point and it's just an extra layer of protection against it.
This needs a built in weight scale and/or internal camera so you can see that the delivery person didn't pull something out of the box. Though it may trigger falsely if they move packages around to make room for the new package.
Maybe you could just point a camera at it which is able to see inside.
Good idea. Just needs the awareness out there so delivery drivers know what it is. Coupled with your Ring door bell should make it easier though because if they press the doorbell and you're not home, you can tell them to stick it in the box round the corner and press the button on the front or whatever.
Yeah it’s taken a few week (we filmed this 2 months ago) but now they use it without even ringing the doorbell - even when we’re in!
Love your vids mate, need to check the prices now for an Amazon iBox. 😂 Allways costs me money when I watch your vids 😢
My delivery driver doesn't have the time to even come up my steps, so he'll not wait 30 seconds for me to open the box.
That’s why one of the unique features of IParcelBox is that if it’s empty it immediately unlocks when they press the button. It’s far quicker for couriers than even knocking on your door then running away!
Its my house I will do what I like haha. Love it. Great product as well.
So, how would you know it's the delivery person pressing the button. In my mind, I'd want to open it quickly to not waste their time. Great plumbing content as always 😀😀😀
Seriously, been following for years and always great content. PB n' Tiff are catching you though 😂👌
First delivery is automatically accepted as the box knows it's empty. For subsequent deliveries, you'll often get prior notification from the courier so you'll know a delivery is coming. Many people combine their iParcelBox with a cctv camera so that you can see exactly who is requesting the delivery, and decide whether to allow access or not.
Off to now TV. Owned by Sky 😂😂. Box look great. Maybe they should do a bigger one for bigger parcels.
We do an XL version which is nearly twice as tall.
A few questions about how it works:
1) If it's unlocked waiting for a parcel, what happens if the power fails (power cut, unplugged, cable cut)?
2) If it has a parcel in it and is locked, what happens if the power fails?
3) What does it do if it loses internet connection? Is there a manual key so you can get into it if the app isn't working?
It’s designed to fail safe. The battery version will still allow a delivery when empty. The owner can also use the app to connect directly to the IParcelBox to unlock it, even if your main WiFi fails.
@@Iparcelbox Thanks, so does the fail safe mean if there is no power it is locked? And presumably the battery version is locked if the batteries are flat?
@@mrhumbug5353 yes that’s correct. By default the IParcelBox is locked. If it’s empty it automatically opens when the button is pressed. If it’s full it only unlocks when the owner allows the delivery in the app. If power fails (or for the battery version, the battery is flat) it stays locked until power is restored.
@@Iparcelbox Thanks, good answers. One last thing, since it's your product and I will understand if you don't want to answer. Presumably you are running a server infrastructure to support the app's remote connection to the box. What's your business model for making this sustainable in the future? That is, if I buy one of these boxes now, will it still work with the app in ten years? Presumably you will need to update the app owing to changes in phone software and servers don't run for free.
I'm surprised I haven't had a single parcel robbed of my door stop, some been there for a week whilst I was on holiday, worst I had was the delivery driver himself that "hide" it in the pile of crap I had in the front garden waiting for a skip, old found it when I loaded the skip. Seems like a good idea though.
Happy for you mate. Unfortunately the house I bought with the money I earned is surrounded by knobs who’ve been given their gaff and don’t give a BUM!
@@plumberparts I hear you loud and clear.! Especially on the money I earnt part.
Funny to see a drone delivery try to use the box 😅 oh and the entry on your wall would’ve looked better with a white cable cover 😉
Dronedek do this
Should be standard on new builds in this day and age. Along with solar.
So, you’re buying one?
@@MKRM27 I don't have a front garden on my house. 😂 Fronts onto pavement unfortunately.
@@Tom_Plumb_PHS then you’re not in a good position to make comment. Well, at least not a good comment.
@@MKRM27 why am I not in a position to comment. Developments are thrown up and huge profits made. The spec and quality control particularly need to be much tighter. Why not include things like parcel drop offs and solar and standard along with eV charge points. Make homes that are truly fit the the current day and age. 🤷🏻♂️
Very interesting one James, love it. The only caveat is not having space to place outside my home - this idea does not works, one other is its wired - could be smarter with BlueTooth or direct Wifi connection :)
James chose to buy the mains powered version, but we also have a battery powered model. They are all WiFi.
Can you get one of those for Nick Bundy, all his presents/parcels from Artisan seem to always go missing? Ciao Bella
Hi James. Great video as always. I need your advice on something. I'm planning on doing a plumbing and heating level 3 nvq course and want to know if this is something you would recommend. Thanks 👍
If the lid should slip from the courier's hand before they actually get your parcel in the box, the box will auto-lock. I can't see many couriers willing to stand there faffing about with buttons waiting for the box to be activated again by the customer. Couriers all seem to be in a mad-dash hurry these days.
Yep we allowed for that - there’s a few seconds grace period after making a delivery so they can lift the lid again, just in case they forgot to take a photo / left their phone in the box etc!
@@Iparcelbox On the demo @18.11 once James closes the box, it locks with no few seconds grace.
@@cliffcarlo180 yep, and if he’d pressed the button in the few second the light was red, it would have unlocked.
@@Iparcelbox That was the owner, James. Not the courier.
The other problem that has been mentioned, how does the box know for certain that it is a courier at the box and not a thief. The unsuspecting customer could simply allow delivery, and there you go, your box is now empty.
A very good Wednesday morning to you sir from Wellington Somerset
I think it needs to be improved. I bet it's quite easy to bend up the corners of the lid, so there need to be at least 2 points lock.
Can’t believe you did it drill the hole going upwards instead of straight as water does not run uphill
every time I see you drill. a hole its always dead in a horizontal zone from a socket. however I get you probably know where sockets are fed from
I did first fix all the electrics.
Was considering buying one of these but my delivery drivers can’t even find my house never mind this!
Most of my parcels end up n the neighbours hedge
Brilliant product
I'd like to state that having any courier use this requires declaring it as a "safe place" whereby you have to sign a disclaimer. This means that if for any reason the "delivered" parcel isn't in the parcel box, you can't make a claim against the courier. This applies to any "safe place" that you ask a courier to use.
Fortunately that’s not been an issue for me. Had loads of deliveries. (Check the trees out in the vid - we filmed this 2 months ago!)
So impressed with this product though. We’ll made. British. Love it! 😎
We have a similar non-smart parcel box but we're out in the sticks however I sell online and most issues would be better solved with cameras. We get a lot of customers saying items havent been left by the courier or they have been left and then stolen. This solves some issues but a camera solves ALL issues. I would point a camera at the parcel box still.
I'd argue that a camera doesn't prevent a parcel being stolen, it just allows you to watch it being stolen! Research from Middle Tennessee State University in the US proved that having a camera does not act as any deterrent on parcel theft, and having a secure place for parcels to be left is the best solution.
@@Iparcelbox Its a massive deterrent though especially if its obvious. These boxes also do not prevent parcels being stolen nor do they prevent an unscrupulous courier opening the box and then shutting it and walking off with the parcel. They exist believe me! I'm not saying these arent good, I bought a similar one but I dont even lock it as that creates delays and other issues for couriers, for instance if I dont see the notification and he gets bored of waiting. We've seen parcels get delivered and then another courier comes along same day and takes the first parcel for instance! Again at least with a camera in tandem you KNOW what's gone on. Nothing will stop a thief that is determined and doesn't care about being caught and they also exist. Add to this that a lot of "I haven't got my parcel" reports made to sellers are in fact just the customer trying it on sadly.
@@scott.whittaker Understood. One of the unique features of iParcelBox is that it immediately and automatically unlocks if it's empty - so for the first delivery there is no waiting around for the courier. We've found that as soon as couriers work this out, they prefer delivering straight to the iParcelBox, rather than ringing the doorbell. I believe James has had a similar experience. It's then locked until you choose to unlock it, either to empty it when you get home or to allow a subsequent delivery. I agree that for multiple deliveries, having a camera so that you can see it's a real courier adds a further level of assurance.
@@Iparcelbox Yes that's a nice feature 👍 I couldn't be a courier myself as we find most people don't accommodate their deliveries and just expect them to keep trying until they catch them at home then actually complain when it's left on their doorstep 🤣 I think most houses need parcel boxes these days instead of letter boxes, our postie already uses our parcel box.
Online delivery will increase massively. A new cost effective and safe method of parcel(s) delivery will need to be addressed for all property types. Basically the the front door post flap needs upgrading 😁
There is a house builder in the North West who is already installing an integrated IParcelBox in their new homes!
Great idea, 🤔 But what stops some toe-rag walking up and pushing the button and the home owner unlocking the box and said toe-rag taking parcel 🤔
BLOODY HECK FINALLY, IVE ASKED ROYAL MAIL WHEN ARE THEY GONNA SUPPLY OUT-OF-HOME POSTAL BOXES AND THEY'RE LIKE "NOOO WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT IS".
I'll wait for these to get a bit better then I'm 1000000% buying one.
Why do you think Royal Mail would provide that?!
@@MKRM27 Because they deliver mail and have various post box services and "Hold your mail for you until you get back home" services. Or you didn't know? In some areas they provide similar boxes.
@@dimitar4y you’re on another planet, if you think RM would provide this. They deliver the post, it’s your problem to deal with receiving it. Only those with a great sense of entitlement could possibly think otherwise - didn’t you know?
@@MKRM27 what the heck are you on about mate, what entitlement are you talking about, why would a mail company not have mail related services?? Who shat in your tea?
I wonder if people check how many deliveries everyone in household has. I’d forget, see notification and just accept it assuming delivery for my partner but it could be a random person stealing your shit pressing the button 😂 they should come with a camera.
We sell optional cameras on our website, however we found many customers already have their own. You can integrate many makes and models of camera directly into the app.
Since all you have to do to make a delivery is press a button, what's to stop porch pirates doing this to steal your parcels? This is a very expensive option. There are better/cheaper alternatives, so any potential buyers should thoroughly research them all and read the reviews. I have a brize box.
If it already has a parcel inside, it stays locked when you press the button until the customer remotely unlocks it by allowing the delivery. For comparable parcel capacities, IParcelBox is cheaper than the “dumb” competitors such as BrizeBox.
❤ ur content hold tight were u from im from Ireland ur old man is the king bet he taught u nearly everything u no but not everything that you know lol chez plumber from Dungannon east Tyrone 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Ive for something similar called 'Smart Parcel Box'
It works most of the time, but waiting around ?
I dont think every driver is gonna wait.
Just yesterday the Mrs let some old boy into the box (don’t laugh!) on the app and it worked fine. Really quick. Also works with the watch thingy if that’s you thing.
@@plumberparts I understand that but in London some drivers are self employed and only get 0.30p per delivery and don’t have time to wait around.
Hope it works out well.
Royal Mail always use my box. Also Amazon when it’s Amazon themselves delivering.
I’ve had a £550 Bosch drill left on my doorstep right beside my smart parcel box and I was out the whole day.
Luckily I live in a somewhat affluent area where crime is low.
I’m assuming it was left there to take the required picture.
Parcels will just be stacked on top of it!! :P
Nice idea, be great if there was a red and green light so that postie can see if he can open or not?
Oh, just saw the last bit, the button changes colour, nice!
There is - I didn’t mention it thought. 🙄
@@plumberparts You did briefly show it near the end, so don't be sad 🙂
£300 for steel box is total madness.
Madness because it’s made of steel, or madness because steel prices are so high?
Should of drilled hole behind the box and hid cable below the radiator inside. Also what happens if the thief cuts the power cable?
iParcelBox fails safe, so if a thief cuts the power cable, it just stays locked.
@Iparcelbox probably for the best. Does that mean you need power on to open it. Or is there a way of manually opening it yourself
@@funhaus_crew yes it needs power to open. In the event of a power cut, you can temporarily power the mains-powered version with a usb power bank.
tbh it's bad that it shows green, if a looter passes by they can see it's unlocked at a glance and take a peek if there's already a parcel there.
I think it only shows green if its unlocked because no delivery has been made yet so it would be empty? Then when the first delivery gets made they can lift it up, put it in without waiting for owner to unlock it. Then when they lower lid it then locks itself. Any deliveries after that have to be unlocked by owner.
Would be funny if you got home and Amazon had just left your parcels on top of the box😂
Funny the first few times…
I’m sure one day it’s happen!
That’s exactly what our delivery drivers would do!
For those wanting to understand a bit more about how it works, here’s a video: th-cam.com/video/71YurbYj_MM/w-d-xo.html
Sod's law and the parcel will be so well packed it is half an inch too long and the lid won't shut!
We did some research with couriers and the vast majority of parcels will fit. It’s perfectly sized for a case of wine, food box delivery etc. If you order a new broom, then I guess not! We also do an XL model which is the same footprint but almost twice as high, for those who get LOTS of parcels.
@@Iparcelbox Nah, I shan't be ordering a new broom - I've had the same broom for the last 20 years and it's had 17 new heads and 14 new handles........... 🤣
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"usually I use them on people" HAH this guy. I do plumbing as well but I'd invite you to do my plumbing as an excuse to have you around for a chat.
Not sure how this is gonna help when most of my parcels end up in a bush three streets down.
Viewers should be careful drilling into the wall.... be aware that anything horizontal or vertical of a socket or switch is classed as an electrical "safe" zone. It is not safe to drill into. its called a safe zone for the electrical installer to run mains cables safely. So at 5:27 in this vid.... you should not drill horizontal to the socket!!
It needs a speaker, once the button is pressed, it will play a comment, please wait etc
There are clear instructions on the box, and it’s pretty obvious as you can hear a noise when it unlocks.
Delivery drivers hardly wait and I have a nest doorbell
Yep, that’s why we designed it so that when it’s empty (which for many customers is most of the time) it immediately unlocks when the button is pressed. That allows the courier to make a successful delivery in about 3 seconds.
I was under the impression and by the video, it sends you a notification to unlock it? Not press and auto unlocks instantly
I have one knob of a driver that would just put it on top of the box, he just doesn’t give a sh#t!!
I just get my butler to open the door obviously
Ha!
Couldn't the 2nd delivery driver steal the first delivery drivers parcel if you have two deliveries in one day. 🤔
Because we have full tracking of when the IParcelBox is opened, combined with the delivery driver’s activity being tracked via their handheld device, they know full well that if they stole a parcel already in the box, we’d be able to prove it was them. Also, they have a van full of parcels if they wanted to steal one. As a result, our theft rate since 2018 is 0%.
Yup don't think that's going to work, the problem is they press the button and then wait hmm I don't think so, not will they read anything.
Great idea but a waste of money in my view
Our customers get well over 50,000 deliveries a year to their iParcelBoxes, so we can say with absolute confidence that it works very well, and couriers love it!
@iParcelBox come now you and I know that is a very small number, I'm not disputing that it's not a great product because it is, the problem is many couriers don't even bother to ring the doorbell let alone wait for someone to maybe pick up their phone and unlock the box.
Slam lock would be a better option however that only works for the first delivery.
It’s set to slam lock every time I go out. They lift the lid and close it.
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Not the best idea showing viewers to drill in a cable zone, anything vertical or horizontal from a socket or switch is in the zone.
oh hey it's just £300-ish, the steel box would cost more nowadays.
It is ridiculously overpriced. It’s a box with a remote switch to unlock. That’s got about £250 of profit for the supplier.
@@MKRM27 do one better then and rake in all the sweet profit.
Yep, there’s about 18kg of steel in the standard sized model. If you can get a sheet steel fabricator to make up boxes and powder coat them for less than £10 each (before electronics, branding, accessories, packaging, postage and VAT), I’d LOVE their details!!!
@@Iparcelbox that rather beefy gauge steel, fabricated and nicely powder coated... I think most shops would do it as a favor no less than £100, no? I think just one side of that cube is £20 in raw sheet stock material alone... not to mention the cost of welding, powder coating... If someone can make these no powdercoating for £10 each I'm placing an order now for a good 30-40 of them...
@@dimitar4y exactly! The cost of the “raw” metal box is by far our biggest cost. It’s 1.6mm galv/zintec, so thicker than most of the competitors. We would LOVE to make £200 profit on each unit, but with raw material costs as they are, the retail cost is simply a reflection of the big production costs of a product of this quality.
280 quid for a box..you having a laugh ??????????
Too much hassle why not just get CCTV
Because you can't store a parcel in a camera?
How has CCTV helped you when a parcel is left in the open and taken by a scumbag? With your CCTV footage did the police make it their top priority? I doubt it.
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Thieves walk up to box press the button open box take out any boxes and walk off
Why would the box open when the would-be thief presses the button? I doubt th me home owner would approve the request to unlock
Links to Nest cams etc. not been a problem for me yet.