Schlage Intros Z-Wave Wireless Schlage LiNK Deadbolt Locks
Schlage this week introduced a new line of Schlage LiNK keyless deadbolt locks that can be locked and unlocked over the Web or using your mobile phone.
"You can give several people access to your house, each with his own access code, then monitor via cell phone who enters and when – via text or e-mail alerts," writes Computerworld's Mike Elgan. "Even if you work in an office in the same town, the system lets you know when your kids get home from school."
"Schlage LiNK deadbolts leverage Z-Wave, a wireless home automation technology that helps to unify home electronics into a single integrated wireless network using Z-Wave accessory modules – everything from lighting to temperature control, pool systems and more," explains Macworld's Peter Cohen.
"The Schlage LiNK 'Starter Kit' will retail for $299 USD when it arrives in October," writes The Tech Herald's Stevie Smith. "The kit includes one Schlage LiNK deadbolt or lock, a wireless Z-Wave Bridge unit and a compatible light module.
Additional Schlage LiNK deadbolts or locks will retail for $199 USD. A further monthly fee of $12.99 USD covers usage of the online portal and mobile application."
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aaalex said:
Feb 16, 09 at 2:21 pmThe lock works great, and you do *NOT* need to buy the Schlage bridge or pay the Schlage monthly service. Vera, from Mi Casa Verde, fully supports the Schlage locks, uses the same level of security, also supports remote access from web and cell phone, does everything the Schlage bridge does and MUCH MORE (see: http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Side_By_Side_Comparison). And there is *NO* mandatory subscription fee. Through 3/31/09 Mi Casa Verde is giving everyone who buys Vera + the Schlage LiNK a lifetime subscription to their online hosted services as well, which is normally $199. You save $100 by buying the Schlage lock without their bridge, plus $150/year by not using their subscription, and $199 from Mi Casa Verde. See: http://micasaverde.com/schlage_promo.php This makes it more affordable, and you get a real, full-featured home control system that supports all Z-Wave devices and does energy monitoring too.