Check out the full Schlage LiNK system and how it can work with your BlackBerry. Keep reading for your chance to win a Schlage LiNK Starter Kit!
One of the things I love most about my BlackBerry is that it is always with me when I'm on the go. I love to be able to get things done from my device, be it sending emails, making phone calls or what have you. When things go above and beyond and I can integrate more of my life with my device, I'm all for it. Enter the Schlage LiNK system. Being a tech geek I'm always open to add more technology into my daily routine - be that good or bad - and the LiNK system is no slouch. We first checked out the system nearly 2 years ago, and since then many updates and features have been added. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a system including a keypad lever lock, wireless camera, light module and thermostat and I can honestly say my house will never be the same. Read on for my full review and thoughts on the Schlage LiNK system.
Schlage LiNK System Review
Getting Started
If you're not the handiest person the system can be a bit intimidating at first. There is a some installtion required (namely for the lock lever and thermostat) that might scare off some, but Schlage gives you very detailed instructions on how to get the job done. The light module and camera are the easiest to get up and running, but the lock and thermostat can take a bit of time (or a lot of time if you run into issues like I did, but we'll get into that later). From start to finish for all the components you can budget around 2-3 hours if you have smooth sailing, or a bit more if you need to tweak some things to get it all situated. You'll need to setup your online account where Schlage currently charges $8.99/month for service plus a 2-month trial period to get aquainted. You can access all the features through the web control panel or the free BlackBerry Schlage LiNK application.
Bridge
The bridge is the "hub" of all your Schlage goodies. It acts as the go-between and let's everything play nice. It comes into play as we get things installed as this is what you use to pair items with your system. It will need to be connected to the next and power to operate but it's all pretty straight forward.
The bridge is really no frills - Just a box with a light
Light Module
By far the easiest part to get going with is the light module. This handy box plugs into an outlet in your home and can control a lamp remotely. Using the included bridge for the system, you pair up the light module with a few easy steps, plug it into an outlet, plug in your lamp and you're ready to roll. Schlage suggests using a standard incandescent bulb in the lamp to take advantage of the dimmer functions, but I actually have an eco twisty bulb (as I like to call them) that works sans dimming. After you're setup you have total control over the module from your control panel (via your device or the web) where you can turn the light on or off and use the dimming function. Use this to turn on the lights before you get home, when you're on vacation or to just mess with your spouse (my personal favorite). You can also tie the light module in with the lock (which we'll get to) as well as create a schedule (just like a regular lamp timer) if you plan to be away.

The light module is a simple plug-in box with one controlled and one open receptacle
Just plug into an outlet and you're done!
Wireless Camera
This is the one component that intrigued me most I think. Not in the aspect that I'm shady and want to keep an eye on people in my house, but just that I could easily have the option to view the camera from my BlackBerry while I'm away. Again, the setup of the camera was cake. Just enter the ID of the unit in the online control panel, click a few options, setup your wireless network to play nice with the camera and you're done. Once the camera restarts and is ready to go, you can pretty much put it anwhere within range of your wireless network (and an electical outlet to plug it in) and you're free to view. I currently have mine looking over my driveway for lack of anything better. You can view the camera from your browser via the web or fire up the app and check things out on your phone. I was surprised at the clarity of the image as it actually shows very well on my device and better yet from the web. The cool thing is that you can add multiple cameras as well. So if you want to get really crazy, you can deck out your house with cameras and never miss a beat.

The camera isn't too ugly and easily to mount/install nearly anywhere you can plug it in
Lock Lever
For the door lock you have a few options from Schlage. You can choose from either the deadbolt or keypad in Satin Nickel, Bright Brass or Aged Bronze. For most people installing the deadbolt or lever will choose to be the most difficult of the entire process. If you're at all handy and have a few tools you should have no problem from start to finish. If you aren't a big fan of screwdrivers or taking things apart, you might want to enlist the help of someone else but the instructions do make things clear and easy enough for most.
To start you'll have to remove the existing door knob/lever which doesn't involve more than a few screws. Once the assembly is out you'll hopefully be left with an opening that will match the Schlage setup you're going with. If not, you'll have to dive in a bit and tweak thinks up to get the right fit. From there, simply follow the instructions and insert the lever piece by piece, tighten the provided screws and you're in. Install the batteries, attach the cover and levers and that's that. I did have a few issues with the size of my strikeplate so I had to make a few minor modifications, but the overall process only took about 30 minutes or so.
The "guts" of the keypad lever - batteries are included!
Once you've got the hardware installed you will pair the lock with the bridge (provided in the starter kit). Again, there are easy instructions for all of this, but it basically consists of removing the bridge from power, putting in a 9-volt battery and pressing a few buttons. You get confirmation on both devices when you did things correctly and you're lock is ready. You can then add it into your account via the control panel on the web. From there you can view battery status, create lock codes and more. The lock comes programmed with an entry code, but you can create any number of others for family members, the housekeeper, babysitter etc. You can customize each to only work for a set period of time (ie. 2-4pm) and also send you SMS alerts when used. From both the web control panel and your device you can also "buzz" the lock which will unlock and relock the unit so you can let someone in right from your device. This is useful if a guest shows up at your door while you're not there or you're just too lazy to get off the couch and unlock the door. Again, you can tie the lock unit in with other devices, so when entering a code you can unlock the door as well as activate the light module so you don't have to enter a dark house - very cool. If you have the lever locked, you can still open the door from the inside without doing a thing, and it will stay locked once you close the door again.

The back of the lever - Unlock and lock button make things easy
The lock lever is pretty sweet - the buttons light up and feel bery solid
Thermostat
Typically the thermostat installation shouldn't be a very difficult task. In most newer homes you can simply pop off the old unit, swap a few wires, attach the new unit and be done with it. In my case (and what I'm sure is the extreme opposite end) things may not be so simple. The thermostat was actually what I was going to install first, but it turned out to be the last and most lengthy of all the pieces.
Ye olde ugly thermostat
Two-wires means more work (but it paid off)
Most homes will be outfitted with a 4 or 5 wire thermostat cable from the furnace (boiler, heat pump or whatever). Each serves a purpose, and the Trane thermostat provided needs them all to work properly. The unit is self powered, so it needs to receive current from the furnace itself to operate. Unfortunately my old system was original to the house (built in 1959) and I was presented with only a 2-wire unit (I don't have central AC). This meant a decent project was in store. I thought running a new cable would be easy enough, so I snagged 100ft on Amazon for a decent price, and when it arrived I was eager to go. I popped off my old unit hoping to just run the new wire along the same path as the old on the way to my furnace. Sadly the old wire looked to be installed while the house was being built, so it ran all over through my walls - wedged behind studs and snaked behind electical boxes. Once I realized this was a no go I tried to run the new cable on it's own which didn't work out so well either. After an hour or so of trying to snake the line through the walls I decided to move to plan C. I found a new suitable location for the new thermostat, drilled a few holes through a different wall and floor and the cable found the way to the furnace. I hooked up the needed wires (again, explained very clearly in the instructions) and hooked up everything as it needed to be. When I flipped the power to the furnace back on, the thermostat came to life and I was in business ... thankfully.

Shiny new Trane Thermostat
More wires means more fun!
From there I needed to pair the device to the bridge with the same process as before. A few button presses and flashing lights and all was well. The unit was then added to my account and viewable in the control panel. The options for controlling the thermostat are plenty. You can choose from the existing Energy Saver option or create your own heating/cooling schedule. You can view the status of your system, place the unit on hold and change temperature remotely. Perfect for monitoring when you're away or just turning up the heat from bed on a cold night.
The Control Panel
From the web you have a huge control panel that houses all the options you need to get things done. You can control all the pieces of the puzzle from one interface, as well as rename units, program codes, set a heating/cooling schedule, add phones and much, much more. It's the "command center" for your house once you get everything up and running.
From here you can also set Events and Schedules. Event's are things like getting the lights on when the door opens, and schedules would be triggering the lights on at 5am to wake you up in the morning. You can figure out what needs you have and they will do the job for you.




The BlackBerry App
Here is the coolest part of it all. You can control all your newly installed pieces right from your BlackBerry, no matter where you are. You'll have to create a PIN when you start the app the first time which is good as it prevents unwanted users from getting at your stuff. You'll have to setup your device via the web, and then you can choose which units the phone can access, change alerts and more. Total control on the go.
The main screen shows you a list of all your components that you can scroll through.
Check the status of your lock (locked or unlocked) on the security screen.

On the Climate screen you current heating/cooling status where you can choose to run schedules, change the temperature and more.

The Cameras screen shows your available cameras - just click to view.

Lighting and Automation shows all the installed light modules. Choose one and easily dim or turn on/off.

Final thoughts
Once you get all the installation done you can just sit back and do your thing. You can install the free app to your device OTA from which you can access all the features of the control panel (for the most part). You can control your light module (or multiple ones if you add to your system), view any cameras, unlock your door and, change your thermostat settings.
I'm definitely a big fan of the entire system, although some friends and family find it a bit too "geeky" to comment on. I do like the fact that I can monitor my heating system when I'm away and even check on things from the comfort of my office. Having the keypad on my door means no reason to carry extra house keys around as long as I remember my code. I have one set for daytime that simply unlocks the door and another for nights when I want to turn the light on as well. I think down the road I'll toss a few more light modules on and maybe another camera, just to take the "go big or go home" approach. At $8.99/month, it's not a bad price to pay for all the features you get. Schlage is a big name so everything is very well built and should last for years to come. They are constantly adding more features that make things even better, and hopefully more toys will be added to the lineup at some point as well.
So is the LiNK system a good buy? I believe it is. It all depends on how much tech you want to surround yourself in. The price to get started is a bit steep (around $150 for a lock, camera and thermostat and $50 for a light module). I personally like the fact that my house is a nerdy as I am, but others may not feel the same. The price may be hard to justify for some, but you don't have to go all out with every component either. All the items can work on their own, so if there is something you like more than another you can work with just that. The available starter kits come with either a keypad lever or deadbolt, light module and bridge. You can find the full selection at the Schlage LiNK site or many home improvement stores.
Check out all the Schalge LiNK products
Contest: Want to try a Schalge LiNK setup for yourself? We're passing on the fun and giving away one starter kit. To enter to win just leave a single comment on this post. You'll be able to choose a starter kit to get you up and running. Good luck!
captainbdsc Mar 30, 2011 at 3:13 am
This would be very handy! I'd set it up at work then monitor things from home! :)
vleuten Mar 30, 2011 at 3:26 am
Count me in!
triplecaution Mar 30, 2011 at 3:26 am
This is too awesome to be true, a nust have
benjybaba Mar 30, 2011 at 3:29 am
This would be great for our temple
lengend Mar 30, 2011 at 3:35 am
Oh I can use one of these since I travel a lot! Wish me luck people!
laollis Mar 30, 2011 at 3:40 am
Way Cool! I'd love one!
minnick Mar 30, 2011 at 3:42 am
man this would be great while i'm away at work!
Llcouttien Mar 30, 2011 at 3:52 am
Thanks for having this. But seriously, I wanna win it. Peace.
eliasso Mar 30, 2011 at 3:52 am
good luck!!!
-Taipan- Mar 30, 2011 at 3:54 am
Yes please. Thank-you.
NSheld Mar 30, 2011 at 3:58 am
Like it!
Never scrimp on security :)
kurtkubay Mar 30, 2011 at 4:05 am
Hope win this time.
snakeoil Mar 30, 2011 at 4:52 am
My house is in some serious need of nerding out. I need this nerd starter kit!
takeo Mar 30, 2011 at 4:59 am
Yay! I need that! I neeeeed that! I *really* neeed that!!!! :)
Devil Mar 30, 2011 at 5:30 am
Please give this to me and I will give you a million dollars in return.
steven_a1991 Mar 30, 2011 at 5:38 am
This will be cool...
aloofkid Mar 30, 2011 at 5:40 am
Thanks CB!
KRMorgan@comcast.net Mar 30, 2011 at 5:47 am
Wow. This looks like an awesome set of tools! Even better since it has a BBery app and not just tied to a computer.
jrmgolem Mar 30, 2011 at 6:00 am
Yes please!!! I would love to lock my self in and then activate it and then go outside, only to do it all over again and really irritate my wife LOL
stevenigarashi Mar 30, 2011 at 6:07 am
This seems interesting!
hammer66 Mar 30, 2011 at 6:21 am
Yes please
BBBOLD351 Mar 30, 2011 at 6:36 am
This would be very cool to have!
steppi Mar 30, 2011 at 6:40 am
pick meeeeeeeeeeee am A tech guy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
BB9650 Mar 30, 2011 at 6:55 am
That is awesome. Great way to check on the family and house.
slnikoli Mar 30, 2011 at 7:04 am
My girlfriend an I are just about to to move in together. Having such a practical thing like remote control of door lock, lights turning off and on or turning on the heating (which i keep turned off when we're at work to save money) a bit before we come home so it's not cold would be wonderful. I hope you pick us :)
HariadiGunawan Mar 30, 2011 at 7:07 am
Ready to start...
Dr_Vulpine Mar 30, 2011 at 7:14 am
I'll just leave my hat here...
j.p.hatfield Mar 30, 2011 at 7:15 am
Geeky...maybe, but this would be pretty cool to show my neighbors...from my blackberry even!!!!
Count me in!!!
ezday42 Mar 30, 2011 at 7:16 am
This would be great for my family. With 2 young girls a wife and a mother-in-law around the house I know it would give me peace of mind while I'm at work.l
trulyframeless Mar 30, 2011 at 7:17 am
I could really use it. Sounds fun.
sammacs Mar 30, 2011 at 7:19 am
This sounds pretty cool; I'll enter! :)
TMP123 Mar 30, 2011 at 7:21 am
I could really use this to keep them out.
donoldo54 Mar 30, 2011 at 7:31 am
Now this sounds like a sweet setup. Sign me up.
TMP123 Mar 30, 2011 at 7:35 am
Very Very nice!
mantiz Mar 30, 2011 at 7:37 am
Would love this!
richvie Mar 30, 2011 at 7:43 am
Pick me please!
jodivie Mar 30, 2011 at 7:45 am
Looks like a great system!
squintyboy Mar 30, 2011 at 7:46 am
sweet security system
Jockey Mar 30, 2011 at 7:52 am
Lord knows I needs it!
godinperson Mar 30, 2011 at 7:54 am
Not a huge fan on monthly fees but I would love to give it a try!
Wickee Mar 30, 2011 at 7:57 am
I personally would love to geek my place out like that.
rhumes324 Mar 30, 2011 at 7:57 am
awsome product to have, next to a blackberry
TillMarch Mar 30, 2011 at 7:57 am
Want it!
Glenn J Mar 30, 2011 at 8:01 am
That's a slick setup. Being able to let someone in the house when you're not there is pretty handy. The controlable t-stat is nice as well. While programable ones are nice, being able to tweak the settings remotely is really cool. I can see that being helpful when plans change.
dmc1960 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:02 am
Hook me up and lock me up!
ravenlyon Mar 30, 2011 at 8:03 am
I work over an hour away from my house would love have this as I would be able to make sure my family is safe with the ability to lock and unlock the door.I have a teenager who constantly forgets to lock the door when she leaves.......
kenteeet Mar 30, 2011 at 8:03 am
I have no problem with Nerdvana....my house is definately working that way, this would be a nice addition.
Coffeeman2881 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:05 am
Thanks in advance for picking me!!
dvesh Mar 30, 2011 at 8:09 am
Would like on eto test.
xxxmerlinxxx Mar 30, 2011 at 8:09 am
Now this is awesome. Id love to have this for my home. I do have wireless ip cameras set up but the locks and light control would be a sweet addition.
phoneguy427 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:10 am
Too cool now I can turn the heat down on the road when my wife turns it up at home.
froussy Mar 30, 2011 at 8:13 am
Good morning,
let me in the pool.
Thanks
boodog83 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:14 am
I would love to win this
jvdb Mar 30, 2011 at 8:23 am
I tried for this the last time you gave one away. I hope I win this time. Thanks for the awesome giveaways.
battery1986 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:24 am
I want to win!
toppa Mar 30, 2011 at 8:28 am
just entering
dochill4u Mar 30, 2011 at 8:33 am
This sounds cool and useful. I'm in!
wksw Mar 30, 2011 at 8:33 am
moving into a new house...this would be awesome!!
liamtcasey Mar 30, 2011 at 8:34 am
OOooooh!! I want one!! sign me up!
backwar Mar 30, 2011 at 8:38 am
Oh yes please. It would encourage me to finally fix the front door
cinder0008 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:41 am
I love technology! I would gladly take one off your hands!!
staubind Mar 30, 2011 at 8:43 am
sound pretty awesome :) would be nice to win :D
xxxmerlinxxx Mar 30, 2011 at 8:44 am
This would be a great addition to my existing ip camera setup.
RONIN2722 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:44 am
Me Please!
gjcavana Mar 30, 2011 at 8:45 am
Now that would be cool!!
liquix Mar 30, 2011 at 8:46 am
Winning
BigRob673 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:46 am
Right now my front door is tied together with some rope, and the crackheads are getting better with the knots. I need to protect my collection of blacberries & boogers.
Carl3456 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:47 am
Cool .......
SkaterGuy2k Mar 30, 2011 at 8:51 am
This would be a great gift to give my mom, would definitely take a load off of my mind knowing that she will be protected by Schlage security.
Thanks CB keep up the awesome give aways.
diamanj Mar 30, 2011 at 8:52 am
This would be great for the family since I have to travel for business.
bfosti Mar 30, 2011 at 8:53 am
Lock me in!!
dlovell3 Mar 30, 2011 at 8:54 am
This should be a good system to have.
bfrawley Mar 30, 2011 at 8:56 am
Pick me, Pick me
tezytan Mar 30, 2011 at 8:58 am
omg!! count me in.. my door knob could use a fix!
drlokke Mar 30, 2011 at 9:06 am
I would love to win this
rich007007 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:06 am
I would love to have one of these. Thanks for the offer.
Josh K Mar 30, 2011 at 9:07 am
This would be wonderful!
cybergoon Mar 30, 2011 at 9:08 am
I'd take it!
acidburn1022 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:09 am
I would love to win this
BB_Bryan Mar 30, 2011 at 9:10 am
Sign me up...
scottryan Mar 30, 2011 at 9:11 am
Pretty cool stuff. The remote door lock is great!
kwanzee Mar 30, 2011 at 9:11 am
Hook me up!
scottae316 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:12 am
I really need a new lock on my front door and this would be the ultimate one, please, please, please!!!
wacky1980 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:14 am
i would love one of these! i install dvr and network/ip security and surveillance systems in my spare time, and love testing out new devices before recomminding them to clients.
grandam3400 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:18 am
I have been waiting for something like this to come to BB!!!! I'll take it!! :D
chmb1 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:20 am
Wow! I want one.
jelp2 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:25 am
This looks great!
gmalvim Mar 30, 2011 at 9:27 am
quoting Borat: "niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice"
leocapot Mar 30, 2011 at 9:28 am
I would love to win!! Thank you!!!
Harry_Yambag Mar 30, 2011 at 9:28 am
This sounds sick! The lock would have come in handy numerous times so my friends dont have to wait outside til i get home lol.
DeliriousGA Mar 30, 2011 at 9:31 am
Would love to win this!!
cjhpe Mar 30, 2011 at 9:33 am
I would love to win one of these if for no other reason than the Thermostat. I currently have a programmable one but it is such a pain to program...
Thanks J...
ISUNickIV Mar 30, 2011 at 9:34 am
Wow... this looks awesome for a Techy guy like me. I would love to get my hands on this system.
thezooca Mar 30, 2011 at 9:36 am
Absolutely would drive my wife nuts - gotta win this :-)
andy93 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:38 am
I'd love one.
Ckrhandler Mar 30, 2011 at 9:39 am
Man This would be perfect for my home. I am always on the road and I can know whats going on.
jgfan1972 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:42 am
This would be awesome. Thanks Crackberry!
dkanoot Mar 30, 2011 at 9:42 am
Pick me
jennypah Mar 30, 2011 at 9:43 am
Love controlling things at home while away from home!
cps3 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:44 am
I could really use the camera to monitor my two dogs when I'm at work, sounds like a really good system.
JerseyKurt Mar 30, 2011 at 9:45 am
Ohhhhh Yeah, Count Me in!!!...I Love CrackBerry!!!
THeDEALER2 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:45 am
Please consider me, it'll be a great addition to our home and family...
sbaran Mar 30, 2011 at 9:45 am
I keep trying to win this thing...maybe this time, it'll work!!!
hakeem23 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:46 am
i want this. Thank you!
jbrandst Mar 30, 2011 at 9:47 am
This is a great product now even greater
I would love one
MrMarvelMarv Mar 30, 2011 at 9:49 am
I'm in! Thanks crackberry!
jamesp614 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:49 am
It is cool that you can monitor with your Berry.....
homer365 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:50 am
They need to invent controllable relays so you can wire it to anything! I want to turn on my oven from my phone!
firehawk_1989 Mar 30, 2011 at 9:55 am
Please!?
DeeLishusOne Mar 30, 2011 at 9:57 am
Looks like something I can work with!!
dwain77 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:01 am
Looking to buy new locks for our house soon. I've been really interested in these products since seeing them on Crackberry in the past. Although I'm not sure I can sell the wife on purchasing everything I'd want. If I could win this to get started though I'd be off to a great start. :)
Count me in.
srbronko Mar 30, 2011 at 10:01 am
I do work with Ingersoll Rand, the parent to Schlage. Have seen this system demo'd in their showroom. Pretty cool stuff. Would love to win the starter kit....Thx for the article!
ksoroch Mar 30, 2011 at 10:07 am
Very nice! be a big help for me. Would love to win this
jsbs5 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:09 am
Sounds like a perfect first win on CB.
slalom Mar 30, 2011 at 10:10 am
Wow....a thermostat....love it!
cbomba Mar 30, 2011 at 10:11 am
I would like to win this!!
Zwickliffe Mar 30, 2011 at 10:12 am
This would be SOOO COOOL
mv-clear Mar 30, 2011 at 10:15 am
me me.. pick me..
ndxhound Mar 30, 2011 at 10:19 am
Just what I am looking for. This product has evolved nicely.
shaon94 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:19 am
I would really like this system I am just now buying a house and this would be a great first tech accessory.
domenic_lo_russo Mar 30, 2011 at 10:20 am
This would be awesome!
BBNewB5 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:20 am
Speechless with geeky enthusiasm! Screwdrivers in hand; sign me up!
Jerzy24 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:23 am
Security is a priority to me and my family, what a better way to stay safe
JAKrzysztow Mar 30, 2011 at 10:24 am
I'd like an opportunity!
andilab Mar 30, 2011 at 10:24 am
i'll take one! Thanks
blindguy Mar 30, 2011 at 10:26 am
I love this. Thanks for the contest.
Pentarus Mar 30, 2011 at 10:27 am
I'm in!!!!
cfbassman Mar 30, 2011 at 10:31 am
Finally a BB product for us paranoid folks! Gimme one.
squished18 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:34 am
Sure, looks cool.
pccuser Mar 30, 2011 at 10:34 am
so good !
where can i get these?
squished18 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:36 am
I think you failed to mention a critical downside in this system. There's a monthly subscription fee to keep the system working over the Interwebs.
Shaba169 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:37 am
I'll take a kit
Steves35 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:38 am
I am new to CrackBerry this would be a nice welcoming gift!
batrad Mar 30, 2011 at 10:38 am
this would be a 10,000 time upgrade to my existing Kwik lock from Walmart..
Great Giveaway .. thanks CB Team !
avsb514 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:41 am
This would be great to protect my family!! :-)
evilcaptain Mar 30, 2011 at 10:42 am
Looks nice. Another chance to win this. Thanks.
rwilley Mar 30, 2011 at 10:43 am
Would love to have this...I live in a scary part of town.
mitch322 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:46 am
This would be awesome in my soon to be new house.
redbadger Mar 30, 2011 at 10:47 am
I would love to have this! NEED!!
webape Mar 30, 2011 at 10:48 am
I am very interested....door lock appeals to me
jjames42 Mar 30, 2011 at 10:50 am
Why not, one more toy to play with.
dkempok@gmail.com Mar 30, 2011 at 10:51 am
Sounds interesting
saoyandide Mar 30, 2011 at 10:53 am
With 3 autistic kids and my work being an hour drive away from home this system would be awesome for me to be able to check in and see how they are doing along with being able to give my wife some help by being able to watch therapy sessions that are going on from my desk instead of her trying to tell me 15 hours of session time a week in an hour. Also living in Pittsburgh south side it would give me piece of mind for any extended trip from home that the house is left unguarded.
asherwiin Mar 30, 2011 at 10:55 am
Very cool technology, would love to be the first in the 'hood with this working. Will drive my neighbours green with Shlage envy!
brodster Mar 30, 2011 at 10:58 am
wish to win of these-it is a great tool!
Sturta Mar 30, 2011 at 10:59 am
I've been wanting one since I heard about it, but just can't justify the cost. However, free is good!
poorsha Mar 30, 2011 at 11:01 am
I will be waitjng at my front door which is currently schlageless.
tonered Mar 30, 2011 at 11:02 am
Need new locks. =P
Giggety Mar 30, 2011 at 11:06 am
Would love to try this out.
waterbrook Mar 30, 2011 at 11:06 am
Count me in.
tjsberry Mar 30, 2011 at 11:08 am
Love to try this out. Throw me in the mix.
Irish53 Mar 30, 2011 at 11:11 am
This would help me out a great deal and give me a greater peace of mind.
jrpeters89 Mar 30, 2011 at 11:13 am
This looks awesome! Count me in!
1102SunDevil Mar 30, 2011 at 11:14 am
Now my home can be as geeky as I am, not that it isn't geek already.
NinjaRAT Mar 30, 2011 at 11:18 am
me, me, pick me!
alaviarin Mar 30, 2011 at 11:23 am
Hope I win. I really need this
T3T-TMac Mar 30, 2011 at 11:23 am
Pretty sweet. Would love to get a chance to play with home automation
jbfoster3 Mar 30, 2011 at 11:25 am
Would love to have the themostat
metzel Mar 30, 2011 at 11:27 am
Thumbs up
philengle Mar 30, 2011 at 11:28 am
New front door being installed. This would look great on it!
xinutel Mar 30, 2011 at 11:35 am
awesome awesome I'll keep my fingers crossed!
jpyoung Mar 30, 2011 at 11:40 am
Another great product team and another great give away! Thanks for the chance!
mdafesh Mar 30, 2011 at 11:42 am
I would love one of these. My street is getting some work done and I believe that the construction guys are messing up my yard and causing damage to property during the day but I can't prove it. This will totally help me catch these F&*%#s
SirDubbs2k3 Mar 30, 2011 at 11:43 am
WHAT!!! A SCHALGE...
BOY HOW MY NEIGHBORS WILL ENVY ME ONCE THAT GET A LOOK AT MY SCHALGE! ;-D
kiriath Mar 30, 2011 at 11:45 am
Perfect to keep an eye on my 18-month old and the babysitter! Thank you!
lovelisa30 Mar 30, 2011 at 11:48 am
COME ON CRACKBERRY THROW ME A BONE!!!
tina8711 Mar 30, 2011 at 11:51 am
i want one please
cmgodwin Mar 30, 2011 at 11:55 am
very interested
Mr.Hutz Mar 30, 2011 at 11:55 am
This would be great!
canook Mar 30, 2011 at 11:56 am
sign me up!
j2mc Mar 30, 2011 at 11:56 am
I want one!
birdiesmom Mar 30, 2011 at 11:59 am
I could capture the ghosts in our house on camera, lock them in, turn up the heat and burn them out right from my beloved blackberry. Need this!
tsawyer1 Mar 30, 2011 at 12:04 pm
I am ready to win!
ksloan Mar 30, 2011 at 12:05 pm
This looks AWESOME!! I would love this!!!
merdock Mar 30, 2011 at 12:07 pm
me likey the lockey
dell_laveaud Mar 30, 2011 at 12:09 pm
I need this
doctabomb Mar 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm
I would LOVE one of these! Please enter me in the contest. Thanks guys!
BigEvilCorp Mar 30, 2011 at 12:14 pm
this technology is mind blowing.!
jusbcus Mar 30, 2011 at 12:14 pm
After two break-ins in the last 3 yrs, i definitely would like to have this;-)
nitro604 Mar 30, 2011 at 12:20 pm
sweet, i've always wanted something like this.
Erievon Mar 30, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Yes, Please! I'd love to have this.
paramedic233 Mar 30, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Very nice integration...
Justmyluck13 Mar 30, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Would love to try this out! Count me in!
Jerg Mar 30, 2011 at 12:30 pm
I sure want to try this at home :)
bjpowell0 Mar 30, 2011 at 12:32 pm
I love how technology has progressed the only deliquency I might have is if this kind of technology could be hacked.
nbashford Mar 30, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Hook me up! This would be sweet! :)
webmn Mar 30, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Wow, this thing is cool. Really hope I win!
Whizzer Mar 30, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Your article didn't say for sure how the items communicate with the bridge. I have been using a communication system called X-10 for almost 20 years. It works really well for controlling almost any electrical item. As far as I know, no X-10 for door locks, but then I haven't been on line to check in quite a while. The modules seem to be cheeper than what you quoted in the blog.
My friends have been giving me the geeky title for so long, it has almost become a nick name. Just live with it and enjoy your toys.
msugrad598 Mar 30, 2011 at 12:35 pm
I want one.
Xander1281 Mar 30, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Free Stuff!
MrBox Mar 30, 2011 at 12:45 pm
This is Crazzy !! I was just talking about this kind of setup and access like a month ago with my budday !! Cant wait to see more from this .
dhall13 Mar 30, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Man I'm in the middle of doing a whole home remodel and this would be a perfect addition to my list of to do. Crossing fingers.
MJBowling Mar 30, 2011 at 12:49 pm
I'm in.....
MrBox Mar 30, 2011 at 12:50 pm
This is crazzy !! I was just talking about this with my budday !! cant wait to see how far they go with this !!
Doanmister Mar 30, 2011 at 12:56 pm
That would be awsome for my garage - please count me in.
bthess Mar 30, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Big Money No Whammy...............
Mr.Torben Mar 30, 2011 at 1:05 pm
nice, I like it.
starfire14 Mar 30, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Dear Crackberry,
My fiance and I just bought a house and this would be the perfect addition to it! I am CrackBerry addict! (He's an Android user, but no one's perfect ;-p)
Please make this the best house-warming present EVER!!
lssguru Mar 30, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Schlage is a leader in technology!!! WOW - I would love this :)
jrsbccf Mar 30, 2011 at 1:11 pm
I'm game!
ebedoun Mar 30, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Would love to win! Thanks for the chance!
Mr.benitoc Mar 30, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Would love to get this, just in time for my new house!!!! I move in a month! Getting renovated right now!
Bulldawg Mar 30, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Pick me! I've entered every Schlage contest for the past four years. When do I get to win by default :)
reddoorway Mar 30, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Keys? I don't need no stinkin keys!
sdeluca Mar 30, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Wow this would be great to win!!!
mavsguy842 Mar 30, 2011 at 1:19 pm
What if you buy a house with some of these components already installed? Can you manage your lock codes, etc.. locally only or do you HAVE to pay the monthly subscription for online access?
Grim020 Mar 30, 2011 at 1:21 pm
This is pretty awesome..I was just researching Camera for my house..PLEASE pick me Crackberry, you guys always have the best contest
kalyhan Mar 30, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Yes, I could really use this! What a nice giveaway!!
DrLouie Mar 30, 2011 at 1:29 pm
Home automation is cool. This would be a good starting point. Wonder how my luck will be on this one.
climbingfool Mar 30, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Awesome stuff!!! mine! mine! mine! mine!
phoneaddict33 Mar 30, 2011 at 1:31 pm
it's as cool as it looks. I know when the cleaning lady comes and goes. I know when the babysitter comes and goes. I'd recommend this to anyone who ever needs to have people coming and going...
jrak123 Mar 30, 2011 at 1:33 pm
I would love this, it would be the icing on the cake with all my other nerdisms
nfaze Mar 30, 2011 at 1:35 pm
This would be an awesome addition to my home!
MikeCooler Mar 30, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Very Nice. Gots me a new house, me and the wife have a BB9700, soon to have a Playbook now to complete my domination of my properTAY I need this. Send it to me plz...THIS I COMMAND!
gambier82 Mar 30, 2011 at 1:38 pm
This would go a long way to keeping our house safe! We may even be able to cancel our expensive monitoring subscription we currently pay for! Thanks CB adn Schlage!
jdhuttojr Mar 30, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Have wanted to try this system for awhile.
philephool Mar 30, 2011 at 1:42 pm
I hope you pick me! My wife is always complaining about how cold she is. She also complains about how much I use my blackberry. This would rock! I can eliminate her complaints with the thermostat.
Her: Put the phone down and turn up the heat.
Me: (Shows the blackberry) Look! The heat's at 75 already!
Her: My Hero.
(Fade away to black)
sliver007 Mar 30, 2011 at 1:48 pm
I am in :-)
ppavao Mar 30, 2011 at 1:51 pm
This looks great!
deltadiva2 Mar 30, 2011 at 2:01 pm
YES!
OldManBlackberrry Mar 30, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Count me in - my wife won't let me buy one, so I have to win it!
kwksti Mar 30, 2011 at 2:03 pm
this system is just soooo cool!
dsample1 Mar 30, 2011 at 2:03 pm
sweet contest! Put my name in!
galenlore Mar 30, 2011 at 2:06 pm
How sweet is this kit. Good luck.
milkbar Mar 30, 2011 at 2:21 pm
pretty neat!!
DrSavant Mar 30, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Hook me uuuuuuuuuuuup :)
danageplan Mar 30, 2011 at 2:34 pm
MUST HAVE, I live in a scary building and can't afford to move pleeease pick me this would make me feel so much safer!
jghellion Mar 30, 2011 at 2:35 pm
I want it!
thebaap Mar 30, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I would love this for our new townhome
kaptiv8her Mar 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm
I have a teenage daugter...and need this desperately. 'nough said :-)
deejayburnout Mar 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm
i would love this so i can keep the wife out of my man cave and away from my vinyl collection
gonzotwins Mar 30, 2011 at 2:58 pm
No. 729...not very likely but I'm game!
The_Adventist Mar 30, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Thanks.
Retinal_Scan Mar 30, 2011 at 3:01 pm
just in time for my move to a new place!
Canalla Mar 30, 2011 at 3:05 pm
oh please pick me
stardotstar Mar 30, 2011 at 3:05 pm
WOW this is gonna be great in my daughters new condo at college!
iN10Se Mar 30, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Thanks CB!
boehm626 Mar 30, 2011 at 3:16 pm
I would like one.
billk2k Mar 30, 2011 at 3:18 pm
hi
enots27 Mar 30, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I get myself this kit and crackberry you can help.
So hears hoping
Xopher Mar 30, 2011 at 3:40 pm
This is one of those things that I have wanted to try out ever since it was first announced!
snaggles666 Mar 30, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Another great comp, yes please crackberry :) :)
mqchards Mar 30, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Pick me!
Kretus Mar 30, 2011 at 4:11 pm
hello
amanm Mar 30, 2011 at 4:22 pm
I wud luv to get one of these.
jbsandiego Mar 30, 2011 at 4:23 pm
AWESOME WOO HOO IM IN!! THX
Paul Mar 30, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I've always wanted a home security system with a camera, keypad entry door & a BB app too boot. Win, Win!! PLEASE! ; ]
BoldBerryNYC Mar 30, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Just bought a house back towards the end of December and got a cheapy Schlage lever lock 3 months ago, this LiNK system does look a hell of a lot better though...
drawl66 Mar 30, 2011 at 5:10 pm
I could use more gadgets to play with for sure!!!!
BB Musketeers Mar 30, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Count me in>
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