Schlage® Features Schlage LiNK at International Builder’s Show
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Schlage®, the most trusted brand of door locks, is showcasing the first and only wireless-controlled and Z-Wave enabled door lock, Schlage LiNK, at the International Builder’s Show this week in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks can provide builders a significant advantage by offering homeowners the power to remotely control and monitor access to their home and home automation devices 24/7 with any web-enabled computer or mobile phone.
The latest innovation that fuses home security and automation with mobile technology will be featured in Booth C4453. Additionally, the Schlage LiNK will also be exhibited in Research in Motion’s Booth C4497 and demonstrations of the mobile application will be given on the company’s BlackBerry® smartphones.
The Schlage LiNK deadbolts help builders deliver first-rate security and peace of mind. Schlage LiNK is the only electronic deadbolt to receive ANSI Grade 2 rating and also communicates with the Z-Wave wireless bridge via fully encrypted, secure RF signals.
The same wireless bridge, which provides remote control capabilities to homeowners via the Schlage LiNK online portal and mobile phone application, easily plugs into an Ethernet port on the home computer’s Internet router. It can also communicate with more than 200 additional Z-Wave enabled home automation devices including lighting, IP cameras and thermostats, allowing builders to easily incorporate standard or customized home automation systems into their properties.
“Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks give homeowners the control and peace of mind of always knowing that even if their home is not in sight, it’s never out of reach,” says Dwight Gibson, general manager, Intelligent Residential Security, for Ingersoll Rand, the parent company of Schlage. “Schlage has been the leading lock brand for the residential security market for more than 85 years and we are dedicated to continually developing product innovations that help deliver builders with first-rate security products that give them a competitive advantage.”
Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks eliminate the need to carry or circulate keys by providing keyless entry through the password-protected mobile phone application or 4-digit access codes that can be entered, activated, deleted or disabled on the lock’s 11-digit push button keypad or via the Schlage LiNK web portal.
Via the Schlage LiNK online portal, homeowners can choose to receive text or e-mail notifications when specific user codes are entered on the lock’s keypad and track code activity over the past 90 days. These features allow homeowners to know exactly when people are entering their home.
The Schlage LiNK starter kit includes one Schlage LiNK deadbolt or lock, a wireless Z-Wave Bridge and a compatible light module. Additional Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks are sold separately but can be controlled using the same online portal and/or mobile application.
With an installation process that requires only a screwdriver and takes less than 30 minutes, Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks have an installation process similar to mechanical locks and fit standard door preparation. The Z-Wave wireless bridge is designed with plug and play simplicity and the light module plugs into any standard 3 prong electrical outlet with a simple configuration process.
The suggested manufacturer’s retail price of the Schlage LiNK Starter Kit is $299 and additional Schlage LiNK deadbolts or locks are $199 each. There is also a $12.99 monthly subscription fee for use of the Schlage LiNK online portal and mobile applications, which gives homeowner the power control all Schlage LiNK locks and a wide variety of Z-Wave enabled home automation devices.
Schlage LiNK starter kits and individual locks are available through a dedicated network of sales professionals. Existing Schlage distributors and dealers can now offer this solution.
Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks are powered by standard AA and 9-volt batteries and are available in bright brass, satin nickel and aged bronze, to complement any décor.
Schlage will be conducting tutorials in its IBS Booth Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- 10am and 2:30pm - Schlage LiNK
- 11am - New ANSI Grade 1 Residential Deadbolt
- 1pm - Schlage Programmable Electronic Deadbolt
For more information about Schlage’s innovative product offerings, visit us online at www.schlage.com, Facebook, Twitter and Flickr.
About Schlage & Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
Schlage® is the leader in security devices, trusted for more than 85 years, spanning both the commercial and residential markets. Commercial grade quality is built into every Schlage® product. The brand is on the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology and innovation such as wireless security products and biometrics, among others. www.schlage.com
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a leading global provider of products and services that make environments safe, secure and productive. The sector’s market-leading products include electronic and biometric access control systems; time and attendance and personal scheduling systems; mechanical locks and portable security, door closers and exit devices, steel doors and frames, architectural hardware and technologies and services for global security markets.
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a sector of Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, a global provider of products, services and solutions to industries as diverse as transportation, manufacturing, food retailing, construction and agriculture. www.ingersollrand.com
About Z-Wave
Z-Wave® is the first technology to bring affordable, reliable and easy-to-use wireless control to every aspect of daily life – the home, consumer electronics, healthcare, and energy use, to name a few. Z-Wave is an award-winning, proven and interoperable wireless mesh networking technology that allows a wide array of devices in and around the home to communicate including lighting, appliances, HVAC, entertainment centers, and security systems. Z-Wave brings many benefits to everyday life including remote home monitoring, home healthcare, safety and security, and energy conservation. Z-Wave certified products are currently available from leading consumer brands in more than 170 products. Z-Wave is the recipient of the 2006 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award in the wireless category, the CNET “Best of CES Award” in the enabling technologies category, along with PC World’s 2006 World Class Award, which recognizes the 100 best technologies and products of the year. For more information about Z-Wave please visit www.z-wave.com.
About the Z-Wave Alliance
Formed in January 2005, the Z-Wave Alliance is a consortium of leading companies in the home technology space dedicated to solidifying Z-Wave as the standard for wireless home control products. The principal members include Cooper Wiring Devices, Danfoss, FAKRO, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, Intel, Intermatic, Leviton, Monster Cable, Wayne-Dalton, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) and Zensys. Its members lead the home controls market, providing leading edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, safety and security. Z-Wave technology is the foundation of all products manufactured by the Alliance members. For more information about the Z-Wave Alliance, visit www.zwavealliance.org.
Z-Wave® is a registered trade mark of Zensys, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
