Most customers are not going to be thrilled at the idea of sticking Dash buttons all over the house, Jude pointed out.
The buttons are small WiFi receptor devices, similar in appearance to refrigerator magnets, that customers are expected to place in strategic locations.
"First, it clutters the home -- and secondly, there are few commodities that warrant a dedicated transactional point," Jude said. "Combined with security concerns, it is no wonder that most people don't want them."
Amazon already has a separate program for customers who want to make automatic repeat purchases of items such as dog food and other supplies that require regular replenishment. It offers discounts on products scheduled for shipment on prearranged dates.