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Schlage's Z-Wave Door Lock is Sweet, But is Web App Overkill? |
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Written by Akiba
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Monday, 08 September 2008 |
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[Akiba] An interesting article on the good and bad of Schlage's business strategy with their Z-Wave door locks and home automation...[/Akiba]
Schlage's remote-controllable door locks are just the ticket, but can the company sell Web-enabled automation software at retail for $12.99/month? Schlage's new Z-Wave-enabled door lock is what this industry's been missing.
We first announced in May that Schlage was developing a wireless electronic lock that communicates with the Internet via a Z-Wave gateway.
The company demonstrated the solution for the first time here at CEDIA Expo 2008.
It's nice. It's what this industry needs – an easy way to lock and unlock the doors from a cell phone, the Internet, a key fob, or a button by your bed stand.
At only $199 retail, it's just $50 or $60 more than traditional electronic deadbolts and lever locks.
But that's not exactly what Schlage is promoting. The company has created a complete Web-enabled home-control system that enables remote access to lights, thermostats, surveillance cameras, and other automated devices including Schlage locks.
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Well-known producer of door locks Schlage is planning to add more intelligent in its products. It’s going to add Z-Wave-based looks line to provide consumers connect them to existing home automation systems or just manage them remotely via Internet.used locker