Schlage LiNK Wireless Keypad Deadbolt Starter Kit System, Satin Nickel

by Schlage Lock Company

• Receive email or text notifications
• Install and set up the system with ease
• Access your home from anywhere
• Remotely monitor access to your home
• Monthly subscription fee required for remote access

Product Description

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Schlage LiNK is more than a lockset. It's a brilliant new system that enhances your home's security, and your family's peace of mind--offering a new level of freedom to home security.

Be Secure. Be Informed. Be Efficient. Be Home. Away from Home.

Proven Schlage security with innovative remote access means a whole new level of freedom for your family. With Schlage LiNK, you're in charge--even when you're away. It's simply genius.

The Schlage LiNK entry starter kit gives homeowners the ability to remotely manage access to their homes via most web-enabled computers or cell phones for a low monthly fee*. With this service, homeowners can also receive text or email alerts when someone enters their home. Schlage LiNK sends emails and text messages so you know who is home, and it allows you to confirm the status of your system from anywhere. As long as you have a web-enabled cell phone or computer, Schlage LiNK lets you stay in touch and in control.

Schlage LiNK allows you to grant entry to your door remotely from your cell phone or computer, assign and manage a personal code for each user, and give every family member a code they can remember.

Everything you need to get started is included in this kit:

1 Schlage LiNK keypad deadbolt 1 Schlage LiNK bridge device 1 light module Batteries for the deadbolt Ethernet cable for the bridge

*A minimal monthly subscription fee is required. Even if you choose not to subscribe, Schlage LiNK will still function as a keypad deadbolt. No long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Receive a trial period when you activate a new account.

Schlage LiNK Features and Benefits

• Schlage LiNK is always on the job, enabling and monitoring access to your home around the clock
• Installation and setup are simple; you'll be up and running quickly
• Assign personalized codes (up to 19) for each member of your household
• Easily program Schlage LiNK to send automatic text or email updates so you know who enters your home
• Confirm status of your keypad deadbolt from anywhere with your web-enabled cell phone or computer
• Remotely grant entry to your door
• Create a Z-Wave network within your home that securely connects the Schlage LiNK wireless deadbolt to the Internet and control other Z-Wave devices
• Receive battery level status and alerts
• Up to 2-3 years of battery life
• Full AES 128-bit encryption at the microchip level
• Web-based access means greater peace of mind, no matter where you travel

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What Is Schlage LiNK?

Access to home. Access to freedom.

In many ways, Schlage LiNK is like our other keypad locks. It uses proven Schlage construction derived from a rich heritage in commercial security. But there's another side to Schlage LiNK--one that brings you a whole new level of freedom.

Schlage LiNK allows you to remotely monitor your doors and grant entry to your home. From any computer or cell phone with an Internet connection, you can activate your lock, monitor who's coming and going, and even receive text message alerts from the system.

This system is flexible and scalable, allowing users to add devices that fit their lifestyle including locks, light controls, thermostats, cameras, and more. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees.

Schlage LiNK provides fully encrypted communication between the lock and the user (similar to the security used in online banking) ensuring your access and online information is safe and secure.

From installation and setup to everyday usage, Schlage LiNK makes home security easy for today's busy families.

Schlage's rich heritage in commercial security can be found in every product we sell. When you safeguard your home and family with Schlage, you ensure security as well as peace of mind.

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How It Works

Schlage LiNK System Components

It works like this:

• Through your computer or cell phone, the bridge receives a signal from your home's wireless network.
• The bridge sends another wireless signal to the deadbolt.
• The deadbolt is activated.

Computer and Wireless Phone Interface

A user-friendly interface is at the heart of the Schlage LiNK system and makes it easy to take advantage of all that Schlage LiNK has to offer. Simply log on to your computer or Internet-enabled phone and you're in control. With just a few simple clicks, you can grant entry to your home, see who's come home, and even add and delete user codes.

System Requirements FAQs

1. Do I need a wireless network in my home?
   No, but you will need a high speed Internet connection (cable modem, dsl, etc.) and an open port on your router to plug in the bridge.
   
   
2. What kind of cell phone do I need to have?
   Nearly any modern cell phone can receive text alerts from Schlage LiNK. But to take full advantage of the system's features, you'll need a data enabled phone platform like Android, BlackBerry, or iPhone. To verify your phone is compatible with the Schlage LiNK System, please check with your carrier.
   
   
3. Do I have to pay to download the software to my phone?
   It depends. Some service providers charge a fee, while others don't. To know for sure, you'll need to check with your carrier.
   
   
4. What is the range of the Schlage LiNK bridge?
   The Schlage LiNK bridge can relay signals up to 100 feet--even through walls. Without walls in the way, it can broadcast even farther. The included light module can increase the range of the system by functioning as a repeater.
   
   
5. Does the system require a monthly subscription fee?
   A minimal monthly subscription fee is required. Even if you choose not to subscribe, Schlage LiNK will still function as a keypad deadbolt.
   
   
6. Is it secure?
   Like all Schlage products, Schlage LiNK is very secure. The online portal features security measures similar to those used in online banking systems. The locks are tested beyond ANSI Grade 2 standards for residential use.
   
   
7. Can you really lock and unlock the door remotely?
   Yes, for the Schlage wireless lever lock, you can remotely lock or unlock the door by clicking on the activate button next to your lock on the Schlage LiNK web interface or cell phone interface. For the Schlage wireless deadbolt however, you can remotely activate the lock which makes it possible for the door to be unlocked by someone turning the outside thumbturn. Since door frames arent always aligned and a deadbolt can require more leverage to engage or disengage, the deadbolt requires manual operation.
   
   
8. How is the deadbolt installed?
   The Schlage wireless deadbolt installs in the same user-friendly manner as standard Schlage door deadbolts. The deadbolts are designed to fit standard door preparations and do not require wiring.
   
   
9. How long is the battery life? How will I know when to replace it?
   The Schlage wireless deadbolt uses standard batteries and is designed to use very little power to operate. The included batteries should last up to 2-3 years. There is a battery life indicator on the deadbolt itself, as well as on the Schlage LiNK web interface. You can also program the Schlage LiNK interface to send email or text alerts when the battery is low.
   

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Z-Wave. The brains behind the brilliance.

Z-Wave is a next-generation wireless "ecosystem" that lets all your home electronics talk to each other, and to you, via remote control. It uses simple, reliable, low-power radio waves that easily travel through walls, floors, and cabinets. Z-Wave functionality can be added to almost any electronic device in your house, even devices that you wouldn't ordinarily think of as "intelligent," such as appliances, window shades, thermostats, and home lighting.

The Schlage LiNK solution lets you control these devices in ways that give you complete command, even when you're not at home yourself. You can control your Z-Wave household remotely from a computer and the Internet from anywhere in the world...even through your cell phone.

From the Manufacturer

Home security just got smarter. Proven Schlage security with innovative remote-access means a whole new level of freedom for your family. With Schlage LiNK, you're in charge - even when you're away. It's simply genius. Monitor entry and receive electronic notifications. Schlage LiNK sends emails and text messages so you know who's home, and who's not. Confirm the status of your system from anywhere. As long as you have a cell phone or computer, Schlage LiNK lets you stay in touch and in control. Unlock your door remotely. Schlage LiNK allows you to do it from your cell phone or PC. Assign and manage a personal code for each user. Give every family member a code they can remember. If you ever need to change a code remotely, it's easy. Included in this Schlage LiNK Keypad Lock Starter Kit, you will find 1 satin nickel finished Schlage LiNK Keypad Deadbolt, 1 Bridge Device, and 1 Light Module.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

205 of 232 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Trainwreck -- Watch out! February 7, 2009

By Franco

Color Name:Satin Nickel

I just purchased the Schlage Link from amazon.com, got it yesterday, and followed the instructions exactly. Watch out. It's a trainwreck. Here's the rundown step by step:

1. After pairing the bridge to my schlage lock and lamp module, I went online to register. Before you can do ANYTHING, before you can even test that the box is working, you must give them a credit card which they charge up front and enroll you in a monthly subscription. You can't do anything without paying them monthly, and there's no trial period or anything to see that the device works before you enroll. And they told me on the phone this subscription enrollment is non-refundable even if the device doesn't work and I return it to Amazon. So, the bottom line is, I had to start paying them up front just to find out that the product is totally broken.

2. When you try to pay them, the web browser (firefox) gives warnings that Schlage's online security certificate is not properly setup. The only way to proceed is to click "exceptions", even though Firefox warns you that you should never do this and no legitimate company will ask you to. Screen shot attached. If Schlage doesn't even have the technical skills to secure their online credit card page and keep my credit card safe, something every mom and pop etailer can do, how on earth do they expect me to trust that their lock entry system is safe? Clearly they don't trust themselves since, the first step of the online process, requires you to accept terms and conditions that waive any responsibility on their part, even if they are negligent.

3. During the setup I chose to have them send the cell phone app to my Blackberry. The cell phone app, also, does not have a security certificate and the Blackberry warns you that it's unsigned and untrusted....

4. Right now, you cannot use the Schlage link with ANY cameras or thermostats or sensors or scene controllers or handheld remotes or any of the other hundreds of ZWaves devices out there, except basic lamp modules. Schlage confirmed this when I called their support line. They said that in a few months they will sell a Schlage brand camera and it will work with their camera, but not with 3rd party IP cameras. So my Panasonic IP cameras will not work at all and I have to buy all new Schlage cameras; which, btw, don't appear to have pan/tilt/audio and other stuff like the Panasonic.

5. At this point I've resigned that this bridge will, basically, just allow me to control the Schlage lock, and for everything else I will need another gateway. But, wait, it gets worse. The web interface at Schlage's site says my bridge is disconnected. But that's wrong. It ---IS--- connected. And I can login to my dhcp server and see that it's getting an IP. So it is plugged in and working. There is NOTHING in Schlage's documentation to explain this. The green light on the bridge is blinking 3 times. But there is nothing to indicate if this is normal, or an error. So I call Schlage's customer support line. I get bounced around between low level operators who know nothing more than to read trouble shooting guides. They ask stupid questions that prove they don't know what they're talking about. They ask me to try removing/reinserting the ethernet cable. At this point the bridge locks up; all the lights stop working. We need to remove the battery to get it working again. Then we need to exclude and pair again the lock and lamp module. Still nothing. They tell me to get a longer ethernet cable (mine is 6') so I can move the Schlage bridge further from my network router. Huh??? It's not a wi-fi device, it's hardwired. What's that about? They can't give me a technical explanation, just saying it's on their trouble shooting guide that the Schlage should not be too close to the router. After an hour on the phone, they say that an engineer will need to look into it and get back to me. They can't give me a timetable. And they don't have any answer about getting back the money they charged me up front for their subscription.

Bottom line: the lock works as a lock. You can lock/unlock it with a key and with the pin pad. But the bridge is a joke. It doesn't work at all. And it's impossible to troubleshoot because, although the bridge gets an IP address, it doesn't run a web server or telnet or anything else to let you log into the bridge itself and see what's wrong. All you can do is login through schlage.com and see that "the bridge is disconnected". Therefore, without a way to talk to the bridge locally on my network, and with the bridge unable to connect to schalge's online service, I seriously doubt they'll ever be able to get it working and imagine it's just a black brick. After all, if the Schlage bridge is too buggy to get a network connection and find the Schlage server, how will it ever upgrade, since there's no way for me to talk to it over my local network.

The part that pisses me off the most is that I had to pay up front for their stupid subscription just to find out this thing doesn't work and can't get my money back! So watch out! Read more ›

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very awesome but limited. April 28, 2009

By Jonathan Bowers

Color Name:Satin Nickel|Amazon Verified Purchase

I received the starter kit and had the whole thing up and running successfully within an hour. If you're somewhat tech savy and good with a computer the installation should be pretty painless. I have to say, I'm fairly impressed at how well it works and that I haven't run into any real problems yet BUT beware, the deadbolts are NOT motorized. Perhaps I misread, or was mislead but I am a bit upset that the only functions you gain with the lock is knowing whether its locked or unlocked and temporarily engaging it to be opened. So, just know it will not unlock itself if you send the signal, rather someone has to be there to turn it and you have to co-ordinate this with them(which to me makes it someone less useful). That being said, being able to assign and manage separate codes online, get alerts based on who is coming and going, and control lights makes the overall experience worth it and the value pretty spot on. My last issue(which is why I give it 4 starts) is that there is a major lack of compatible devices at present and that makes the $13 charge for the SchlageLink subscription weak. If I were able to control most of my lighting, a camera, and the HVAC then I'd feel much better about the yearly cost but for now, just knowing whether my door is locked or turning off/on a single lamp hardly justifies the fee.

31 of 37 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars No Remote Locking. April 6, 2010

By C. Quan

Color Name:Bright Brass

I was getting ready to buy this thing when I read that you cannot actually lock or unlock the deadbolt remotely because the thing is not motorized. The only thing you can do is monitor whether it's locked or not, and also send a signal so someone can get in. Why pay $13 a month (not to mention about $250 for the product) when the only thing you can do is MONITOR the thing. If you're on vacation and you find out you didn't lock it, it doesn't do any good.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Schlage holds customers hostage - Very terribly disappointing .... April 21, 2011

By RCH

Color Name:Satin Nickel

Schlage's interface requires you pay 100.00 annually to access even the most basic functions. The interface is not even accessible from a home network without intent access.

User codes entered manually in the lock transfer to the online web page without any way to distinguish what they are.
There is no way to add or remove users from the GUI without setting it up online and paying the fee. The interface is primitive at best and far from intuitive.

As a Schlage loyalist I will consider replacing all of my locks with another brand, because they would rather force people into their revenue stream rather than give them choice and options.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good product but not cheap service fees April 5, 2011

By B. Spader

Color Name:Aged Bronze|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have a house and cabin that I am installing some home security/automation in. I have found the Schlage Link system to be the best in the market but they are too spendy. I am now using a Vera2 at my cabin by Mi Casa Verde. With the Vera2 I'm able to setup lights and my Train home thermostat to be remotely managed by my phone or a web browser with NO subscription fees!

Schlage Link $9/Month really isn't worth the cost for the extra items that you get. Some of the items that I like about the Schlage Link is the fact that you can monitor the usage of your heating or cooling over time and you can also schedule codes on the front door lock. Other than that I'm not impressed with them. I asked if I could add another Schlage Link Bridge for my cabin with no additional monthly cost or at least with a discount but they were not willing do either. So It would cost me $18/month to monitor my cabin and home which is way to costly. Not to mention the fact that they only sell the Schlage Link bridge as a package with other products. They don't communicate that hardly at all unless you call them which doesn't impress me much.

If you don't have any problems with the service fees, I will say that the product is pretty solid and works as expected.

The only other problem that I have is the android app to control the system. It seems like a web page almost. I feel that they could improve the application to be more of an application that is quicker then just a regular web page.