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Schlage LiNK unlocks your door via cell phone
Schlage has been tweaking their Internet enabled LiNK door lock system for a few months now, and its looking pretty good. Using the wireless Z-Wave standard, they've built their system to be the core of a complete home remote control. The door lock itself can be unlocked via internet, PIN pad or standard key.
The system works by using the kit's wireless bridge to interpret encrypted commands from the Internet, then transmitting those commands wirelessly to modules throughout the home. Anything from the front door lock to climate control and lighting can be configured in this way. Everything can be controlled via smartphone or standard web browser.
Now for the bad news, the starter kit, which includes the wireless bridge, one door lock and a lamp module is going to set you back $300. That's doable, but then comes the dealbreaker: A $13 a month subscription to their LiNK web service to control it all. We'll pass, but the technology is cool.
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By builder joe at 11:00 AM ON 01/24/09
I like the lock but this stuff is Zwave. Schlage is the only device that can control it. It does not work with all the other wonderful Zwave products like thermostats , and sensors
This is another scam on the public in my opinion
By Dumbfounded at 1:26 AM ON 10/19/09
You've got to be kidding me! unlock your house through the internet or cell phone. That's like saying hello anyone smart enough to crack there system come into my home, i don't mind. what is the world coming to? have we become so lazy that we can't even used one key turn it one way to get into your house. and even if you loose your keys that's why you give a trusted family member a copy.
on your cellphone!
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