This past year, Schlage announced The Keyless Era campaign, which was put into action to educate home owners on the electronic lock market. Schlage conducted an online survey which found that 65% of Americans would be considering getting smart locks. They already have the Touch and Connect locks on the market, but at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show they are announcing the Sense. They are calling it the most advanced lock system to date and it will let consumer choose how they access their house. As Schlage put it, the Connect shows that they are continuing to offer consumer choice of which lock they want. The new Sense lock provides similar to features to the previous models, but has a few new features as well. The Schlage Sense is a smart lock that utilizes Bluetooth, which is what powers the key free convenience, even though it still has a key slot. This will be the first that will allow you to “talk to unlock” the door. This voice feature will be done through the companion application for your smartphone, allowing you to unlock the door via a voice command. You can of course still unlock the door via the touch keypad, as the Sense can handle up to 30 codes at the same time. Via the applications you can mange these codes, delete the codes you know longer need, see battery life, update the settings, and see the status of the lock. This is all done via its own application with no monthly subscription fees and you don’t have to connect the lock to a home automation system. The Sense does not feature any Z-Wave or ZigBee connectivity, only a Bluetooth connection. It is interesting that they are not offering this as an option to add to a home automation platform, like Wink. I wouldn’t be surprised if they end up releasing a variant of this lock that features the extra connectivity at some point in the future, but Schlage has not confirmed or commented on this.
Any lock or lock systems main goal is to be secure, and Schlage is providing Grade 1 Security with the Sense. It has a built-in alarm technology which will go off when it senses potential door attacks. The Sense will be available in two styles, Camelot and Century, but you get a variety of finishes to choose from. These finishes are Matte Black, Satin Nickel and Aged Bronze. The Schlage Sense will be available nationally via select stores and online outlets later in 2015. Schlage did not confirm the pricing for the Sense either, but it should be announced closer to its availability. You can see the full press release and a gallery below. Stay Tuned To NJTechReviews For More Coverage Of The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show!
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Press Release
Schlage® Unveils Most Advanced Lock System Offering to Date at 2015 International CES
Featuring a Touchscreen and Smartphone Connectivity, Stylishly Convenient the Schlage Sense™ System Lets Consumers Choose How They Access Their Home
CARMEL, Ind. (January 6, 2015) – Schlage®, a brand of Allegion plc that has created the most technologically advanced lock products to help consumers secure their homes for more than 95 years, is announcing the introduction of its newest innovation, the Schlage Sense™ system at the 2015 International CES tradeshow. Utilizing Bluetooth™ Technology, the Schlage Sense™ system provides consumers with key free convenience, allowing individuals to “talk to unlock.” The stylishly advanced lock also gives homeowners the choice and flexibility of entering their home using the lock’s illuminated touchscreen or with their smartphone.
“With the introduction of the Schlage Sense™ system, we are continuing to offer consumers the convenience of choice, coupled with the strength, security and style that they expect from Schlage,” said Steve Down, Allegion Residential Leader. “The Schlage Sense™ system, our most technologically advanced lock system yet, gives homeowners the ability to incorporate home automation on their own terms.”
The Schlage Sense™ system has the ability to manage and schedule up to 30 codes at the same time and through a dedicated, easy-to-use app, which offers an additional layer of key-free convenience. The Schlage Sense™ app allows individuals to create and delete access codes, check on lock status and view activity, as well as update settings and check battery life without requiring residents to connect to an existing home automation system or pay a monthly subscription charge.
Staying true to Schlage’s dedication to creating quality products that will complement homeowners’ personal tastes, the Schlage Sense™ lock will be available in two styles, Camelot and Century, in a variety of finishes, including Matte Black, Satin Nickel and Aged Bronze to complement each home’s unique aesthetic. The Schlage Sense™ lock provides Grade 1 security, the highest rating certified by Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA), and Built-in-Alarm Technology, which issues an alert when it senses potential door attacks. Adding to the convenience it provides consumers, the Schlage Sense™ lock is easy to install with a patented snap-and-stay feature that makes most installations an easy one-person job and is simple to set up and program.
The Schlage Sense™ system is the latest electronic lock innovation to be released as part of The Keyless Era, a campaign founded on the fact that 65 percent of Americans would consider installing keyless electronic locks on their door. In addition, 62 percent of Americans believe that eventually we will be living in a keyless society, according to a recent survey commissioned by Schlage and conducted online by Harris Poll in September among over 2,000 U.S. adults.*
The new lock joins the brand’s suite of keyless electronic products, which are among the top choices for homeowners, remodelers, builders, property managers and security integrators. The brand recently released the Schlage Touch™ lock, which provides easy, key-free access, and the ability to store 19 unique access codes to provide homeowners with exceptional convenience. In addition, the award-winning Schlage Connect™ lock puts homeowners in control by allowing them to be constantly connected to their front door from anywhere in the world via leading Z-Wave® compatible home automation systems. Schlage’s top-selling Keypad Locks also provide the convenience of keyless access and are highly customizable to fit homeowners’ security and style needs.
The Schlage Sense™ system will be available in select stores nationally and online later in 2015.
