All Articles Tagged Door Locks

Julie Jacobson | 09/19 10:25 AM, 3 Comments

Soon you'll be able to open your doors simply by holding a smartphone near the lock, thanks to new consumer-grade NFC-enabled door locks from Yale. NFC (near field communication) is a fast-growing technology that enables simple data exchanges between two devices in close proximity. Today, the technology is used almost exclusively in commercial applications, for example, to provide product information when users hold their smartphones near an NFC-enabled poster. NFC also is gaining traction for mobile payment and is the technology behind Google Wallet, expected to launch today with much… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 12/15 07:17 AM, 0 Comments

Schlage's CES teaser isn't entirely clear, but the company indicates consumers will be able to tie their Z-Wave enabled door locks into a security system and central monitoring station. What's a "keypad lock"? In addition to monitoring and controlling door locks, cameras and thermostats from their cell phones, Schlage LiNK owners will be able to integrate Schlage wireless keypad locks into a security system with central monitoring. Electronic House Expo Spring 2010: The New Opportunities Show, March 25-27, 2010, Orlando, Fla. Smart Energy | Commercial | Home Health Tech |… View this story