Ohio-based Genie’s wifi-enabled smart garage door openers and controllers now work with Amazon Key in-garage delivery so packages and groceries can be delivered conveniently and securely inside the garage.

“Customers expect more from their garage door,” said Mike Kridel, president of Genie. “We are delivering on that expectation with this integration. Genie is excited to work with Amazon Key in-garage delivery to offer convenient and secure delivery to our customers as a further extension of our smart-home capabilities.”

The integration of the Genie Aladdin Connect platform gives eligible Amazon Prime members, a compatible wifi-enabled garage door opener or controller, a secure option to receive Amazon deliveries, helping deter porch pirates and guard against package damage from bad weather.

Amazon Key in-garage delivery is a free service for Prime members and is available in more than 5000 cities. It’s simple to use. When ordering on Amazon, shoppers can select in-garage delivery at checkout and Amazon Key will take care of the rest. Drivers receive one-time, secure access by scanning the package and delivering inside the garage. Shoppers can even receive real-time notifications and set up an optional camera for additional peace of mind.

“We are excited to team up with Genie to offer Amazon Key in-garage delivery to millions more customers,” said Kaushik Mani, director of Amazon Key. “This is just another way we are innovating on behalf of our customers to continuously improve the delivery experience.”

Aladdin Connect customers subscribed to Amazon Prime in an eligible area can sign up for the service through the Aladdin Connect app. In-garage delivery (www.aboutamazon.com/news/amazon-prime/what-is-amazon-key-in-garage-delivery) works with Amazon packages and grocery delivery through Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market.

Genie (GenieCompany.com), based in Mount Hope, Ohio, is a manufacturer of smart, connected garage door openers and accessories for residential and commercial applications, with innovations such as Aladdin Connect and BenchSentry.