In this latest iPhone ad Family Travels, Apple is pimping an app that "can turn off the lights". The app is called Schlage Link, the same little utility that was featured in Apple's "12 Apps of Christmas" holiday spot as "an app that can light up the tree".
Schlage Link is a free download in the App Store. It can control several Schlage home devices including a module for lights, entry door locks, thermostats and in home video cameras. Both from near and from afar. (watch video after break)
The minor downside of this fantastical concept, is that your iPhone must be paired with a specific Z-Wave home automation module which requires a $12.99 monthly service plan and purchasing the Schlage LiNK Starter Kit for $299. That's just for starters.
If that speed bump doesn't slow you down, then you may be in for a seriously geeky treat. The idea of controlling key functions at home from your phone while on the road would even manage to get a young geek in training highly stimulated.
Want to turn off your lights from anywhere? Yep, there's an app for that. [BUY]
Leave your light on its way cheaper than the hardware and contract charge!
Posted by: Simon | May 07, 2010 at 02:20 PM
Uh, that's not really a speed bump, that's three layers of flaming spike strips.
I think the best alternative is just not being too stupid to forget to turn your lights off before you leave.
Posted by: Sage | May 02, 2010 at 08:33 PM
You know what is even better than this very limited system and also has an iPhone app is Control4. You can do everything from your iPhone, I can even control my girlfriend's vibrator, from anywhere in the world! www.control4.com
Posted by: A-Train | March 19, 2010 at 08:52 AM
Oh and one other thing, behome works with ALL phones including Blackberry, Palm and IPhone check it out at www.behome247.com
Posted by: J J | March 18, 2010 at 05:25 PM
There is one that has all of that and more. behome247.com
Posted by: J J | March 18, 2010 at 05:23 PM
Indigo is only for Macs. Schlage is Mac and PC compatible.
Posted by: Uni0317 | March 16, 2010 at 04:38 PM
IS THERE AN APP FOR TWINKIES?!?!!?!?!?! I LIKE TWINKEEEES!!! >=^) HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!!!!
Posted by: BIG FAT KID | March 01, 2010 at 07:15 PM
This is great. Thanks for the info.
For those of you who would like to know more about it straight from the company please check out these links: http://link.schlage.com & http://link.schlage.com/remote_management/Pages/MobileAccess.aspx
Full Disclosure: I work with Schlage LiNK and thought you guys might like the new commercial and travel app option.
If you have any questions about my comment or Schlage LiNK feel free to contact me.
Posted by: Courtney | February 24, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Nice app specialy..
1. One can turn off the lights.
2. Entry door locks.
Thanks for Sharing
Posted by: iPhone Apps | February 23, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Nice - but someone already beat them to it, and it's WAY cooler:
http://www.perceptiveautomation.com/indigo/touch.html
Posted by: Gina | February 23, 2010 at 01:33 PM