The Hyve package security box should protect shipments from the dreaded porch pirates

I lived in New York City for many years and absolutely loved it, with one big caveat. Packages were stolen, as were many. This was especially frustrating for a tech reporter who was expecting magazine gadgets and the like. Hyve Security is looking to solve this problem with its own smart lockbox, which it brought to CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

The Hyve is billed as “the first branded smart lockbox” and can be secured to the front of a house or apartment via a quarter-inch carbon fiber tether. Carbon fiber is notoriously difficult to cut, so this is a safety measure.

The lockbox also ships with an accelerometer and a “shrill” alarm that will go off if the device is moved or tampered with. The owner of the box will receive an alert in this case. Neighbors, friends and family will also receive alerts if the community service is accessed. The Hyve app will integrate with many current smart home security systems for even more protection.

It’s weather-proof, which is useful for something that’s likely to be stored outside, and includes a photo window for drivers to snap a photo of the package nestled safely in the pod. This is also useful for sellers, as they can be relatively certain that a package has been properly delivered to its rightful owner. The app can also be used to ping nearby delivery trucks in the event of a pending return.

It works via a combination of batteries and solar power. The company claims it can run for 18 months without needing a charge.

The obvious use case here is to prevent porch-based theft, which is great. However, Hyve Security says the widespread adoption of these lockboxes may eventually allow retailers to ship items without so much wasteful packaging. The Hyve costs $300 and officially goes on sale in June.