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CES 2015: 'Schlage Sense' Smart Lock Allows Siri Voice Commands to Unlock Doors

But can it display advertisements? I've always wanted to have to click through a few ads before being allowed to unlock my door.
 
Siri... really?

Can we just stop and think for a second before plunging head-on into the so-called Internet of Things?

Do we REALLY want Siri to come between you and the ability to open your own front door? (I have enough trouble getting her to understand the simplest request.) Do we REALLY want to make it possible for a sociopath teenage hacker in Ukraine to unlock your door, commandeer a webcam, or set off your smoke alarm?

Thanks, I'll keep unlocking my own door the old-fashioned way.
 
I just want to ability to remotely change and assign access codes ... and remotely unlock and lock doors. It would help greatly in managing access for the healthcare workers going in and out of my Mother-in-law's house every day.

Some companies are almost there, but I'm not yet comfortable with needing to sign up for their service to make it all work.
 
Keirasplace said:
Homekit just the communication/service framework. The ones that will provide the nice integrated systems will be the third party app/equipment makers. Homekit has been in the hands of developers and equipment makers for less than 6 months. This is just the start.
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I fully understand what Homekit is. Apple launched it to get a foothold in this supposedly emerging market. But if Apple wants it's "smart home" version to be the leader then it needs to lead and show why consumers should buy into it -- same as they did with HealthKit. Apple is relying too much on smaller 3rd parties to get the word out when Apple's voice is much louder. Poor decision.
 
rockland said:
Thanks, I'll keep unlocking my own door the old-fashioned way.
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Well tell that to the millions of people that use keyless entry on their cars. It's all about convenience and as hands-free as possible, especially when your hands are full and can't reach for your keys.
 
I smell potential security loopholes here...

Can't people use Siri even when your phone is locked? What about using the new "Hey Siri" function.

I think they should require the passcode to be entered or the phone to be unlocked first (hopefully they thought of this).

Otherwise, I can see a scenario where someone loses their phone and the person that finds it can get into your home.
 
There are other electronic locks already on the market that work better and have more features. For instance, the Iris system from Lowe's allows you to install Kwikset locks that automtically lock when you leave and unlock and disable the alarm system when you get home. The Iris system like others use z-wave which is much more universal so you can include lights, water sensors, switches, garage door openers, motion sensors and even irrigation systems.
 
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AppleFan360 said:
These things are crap. There are other electronic locks already on the market that work better and have more features. For instance, the Iris system from Lowe's allows you to install Kwikset locks that automtically lock when you leave and unlock and disable the alarm system when you get home. The Iris system like others use z-wave which is much more universal so you can include lights, water sensors, switches, garage door openers, motion sensors and even irrigation systems.

Schlage might make great locks, but they are years behind other systems.
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Schlage also makes Z-wave systems.
 
TonyC28 said:
Add the Apple Watch to the mix and all you have to do is raise your watch and say "unlock the door." It's like Knight Rider without the car or the Hoff.
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So a nerd talking to his watch ;) I think we had those at the same time knight rider was on....
 
AppleFan360 said:
These things are crap. There are other electronic locks already on the market that work better and have more features. For instance, the Iris system from Lowe's allows you to install Kwikset locks that automtically lock when you leave and unlock and disable the alarm system when you get home. The Iris system like others use z-wave which is much more universal so you can include lights, water sensors, switches, garage door openers, motion sensors and even irrigation systems.

Schlage might make great locks, but they are years behind other systems.
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You realize that has nothing to do with the lock itself. That is handled by the iris controller. You can run a vera, smartthings, etc and accomplish the same with the Schlage locks. The kwikset locking mechanism is junk. Schlage is much better.
 
nws0291 said:
The kwikset locking mechanism is junk. Schlage is much better.
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Kwikset locks are just as good as anything else. My point was that this particular Schlage lock is nothing more than a company trying to cash in on something that is already available by other manufacturers and rebranding it like it's something revolutionary.
 
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AppleFan360 said:
Obviously your opinion but I think you are wrong. Kwikset locks are just as good as anything else. My point was that this particular Schlage lock is nothing more than a company trying to cash in on something that is already available by other manufacturers and rebranding it like it's something revolutionary.
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I don't think "cashing in" is the correct phrase. "Moving toward the market," is more accurate. Schlage was actually first in the consumer remote market with their "connect" locks. The problem with that system is that it requires a subscription which is a non-starter for most people. Schlage also worked with Lockitron to make sure it's regular locks were compatible with that system.
 
rockland said:
Can we just stop and think for a second before plunging head-on into the so-called Internet of Things?

Do we REALLY want Siri to come between you and the ability to open your own front door? (I have enough trouble getting her to understand the simplest request.) Do we REALLY want to make it possible for a sociopath teenage hacker in Ukraine to unlock your door, commandeer a webcam, or set off your smoke alarm?

Thanks, I'll keep unlocking my own door the old-fashioned way.
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These responses crack me up. Like your old fashioned lock is going to keep me out of your house if I want to get in. A nice fat brick through a back window does the job quite nicely. You don't need to hire a hacker to get in someone's house.

The reality is that if someone has a reason to get into your house they're going to get in. This solution is all about making it less inconvenient for you to get in your house. It's still just as inconvenient for someone else. And there are enough convenient places to steal stuff that you don't need to go to all the trouble of working on defeating any effort to slow burgers down.
 
ArtOfWarfare said:
Touch screens make sense when you'll want to change the layout of buttons.

When will this thing ever want to display any buttons other than a keypad? Why not just have physical buttons which will consume far less energy than a backlit touch screen?
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I have an older version http://www.schlage.com/en/home/products/BE365PLYFFF-F10FLAFFF.html?bck=@@sch-us:brand/schlage@@sch-us:product/levers/keypad installed in two of my homes. They work great and require no wifi or bluetooth an the battery lasts over a year. ButI can't say, "open the door, siri"
 
jctevere said:
I smell potential security loopholes here...

Can't people use Siri even when your phone is locked? What about using the new "Hey Siri" function.

I think they should require the passcode to be entered or the phone to be unlocked first (hopefully they thought of this).

Otherwise, I can see a scenario where someone loses their phone and the person that finds it can get into your home.
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You can only use "hey siri" when your phone is plugged in. Certain features are limited when the phone is locked.
 
I don't know why anyone would want to rely on electronics to control their car or house. Electronic devices will FAIL sooner or later. Your device fails you won't be able to open your door.
 
This brings new meaning to the words "lock" and "security" and is probably synonymous with the phrases "come in and help yourself" or "clear off I'm broken so now nobody gets in".
 
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