Homeowners Monitor Home and Control Lights From a Computer or Web-Enabled Phone

Schlage Cameras and Light Modules Let Homeowners Monitor Home and Control Lights From a Computer or Web-Enabled Phone: Now available at Lowes.com, new accessories expand utility of innovative Schlage wireless locks and Schlage LiNK home-management system.

Schlage®, the most trusted brand of door locks, today announced that remote monitoring Schlage cameras and Z-Wave®-enabled light-control modules for its Schlage LiNK remote home-management system (http://www.link.schlage.com/) are now available on Lowes.com (http://www.lowes.com/schlagelink). The innovative Schlage LiNK System interfaces with various Z-Wave-enabled devices to provide a secure Internet connection, enabling homeowners to grant entry into their home from a computer or most Web-enabled mobile phones, including Apple's iPhone and RIM's BlackBerry.

"We are extremely pleased to offer owners of the Schlage LiNK System new options for monitoring and controlling their home environment," said Dwight Gibson, General Manager, Intelligent Residential Electronics, for Ingersoll Rand, the parent company of Schlage. "With our new plug-and-play cameras, on-the-go homeowners will be able to see who is at the front door and monitor areas in and around the home from any remote location. And with our easy-to-install Light Module, they will also be able to remotely control lighting."

"The convenience and additional home security and control provided by the new cameras and light control modules greatly expand the utility of the Schlage LiNK System, providing additional benefits to our customers," said Ed Pomeroy, Lowe's Vice President of Merchandising in Hardware.

See Live Video from Home While You're Away

Have you ever wished you could check up on your home while you were at work or away for the weekend? Schlage is offering two Network Cameras that let you do just that. The WCE100 wired model ($149) [http://consumer.schlage.com/products/Productdetail3.asp?StyleID=140&FinishID=12&FunctionID=82] and WCW100 [http://consumer.schlage.com/products/Productdetail3.asp?StyleID=141&FinishID=12&FunctionID=83] wireless model ($179) are preprogrammed for plug-and-play integration with the Schlage LiNK System and connect securely to the Web via the home's existing router, enabling homeowners to view live video on any Internet-connected computer and most Internet-enabled mobile phones. The Schlage cameras are designed for use indoors and include the following features:

* Color feed with VGA resolution (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second
* Support for MPEG-4 and M-JPEG dual video streaming
* Compact, lightweight enclosure, measuring 3.8 x 3.5 x 1.4 inches (H x W x D) and weighing only 0.65 pounds (with stand)
* Compatibility with many browsers, including Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher, Safari, Opera and Firefox
* Supplied mounting bracket, AC power adapter and Ethernet cable

Turn On Your Foyer Light From the Driveway -- Or From Anywhere

How often have you come home later than planned to a dark house? The Schlage RP200R Light Module ($49.99) [http://consumer.schlage.com/products/Productdetail3.asp?StyleID=139&FinishID=12&FunctionID=77] lets you remotely control a Z-Wave-enabled table or floor incandescent lamp from any Internet-connected computer and most Internet-enabled mobile phones. The plug-and-play module includes functionality that makes dimming and on/off controls available on your PC and cell phone, or you can dim a lamp by simply tapping the button on the module itself. You can also program the Schlage LiNK System to turn Z-Wave-enabled lights on whenever specific access codes are entered into a Schlage wireless lock or deadbolt and set on/off timers to conserve energy while you're away. Set up is easy. Just plug the small rectangular Light Module into an AC wall outlet and plug the light you want to control into the wireless control outlet on one end of the module; the other end has a standard AC outlet.

Schlage LiNK System: Convenience, Control and Peace of Mind

Schlage wireless deadbolts and locks eliminate the need to carry or circulate keys, allowing homeowners to enter a 4-digit code on the lock's keypad or grant access remotely via an Internet-connected computer or mobile phone (a data plan is necessary to access the password-protected Schlage LiNK Web and mobile interface). The Schlage LiNK System also lets homeowners:

* Receive e-mail or text notifications when specific user codes are entered on the lock's keypad, providing peace of mind for working parents with latchkey kids
* Set up temporary entry codes for day workers, such as a plumber
* Access a 90-day log showing who accessed the lock at what times and on which days

The Schlage LiNK System Starter Kit (http://consumer.schlage.com/link/browse_products.asp) includes one Schlage wireless deadbolt or lock, a Schlage Bridge, an Ethernet cable, necessary batteries and one Schlage Light Module. The Schlage Bridge connects to the home's existing router and uses Z-Wave wireless technology to transmit data to the Schlage wireless lock. Additional Schlage wireless deadbolts and locks are sold separately and finish options include bright brass, satin nickel and aged bronze.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price of the Schlage LiNK Starter Kit is $299 and additional Schlage wireless deadbolts or locks are $199 each. There is also a $12.99 monthly subscription fee--which works out to less than 50 cents a day--for 24-hour access to the Schlage LiNK Web and mobile interface, which makes it possible to remotely control Schlage Cameras and Light Modules and various other Z-Wave enabled devices, including soon-to-be-supported Z-Wave-enabled home thermostats (http://consumer.schlage.com/products/Productdetail3.asp?StyleID=142&FinishID=12&FunctionID=84).

Easy Installation

Installing Schlage wireless deadbolts and locks is a straightforward process that typically requires only a screwdriver. Replace the existing door lock with the Schlage wireless deadbolt or lock and enroll the lock or deadbolt and Schlage Light Module into the Schlage Bridge. The next step is to go online to register the Schlage LiNK System. Once installation is complete, you can begin assigning codes for anyone who needs access to the Schlage wireless deadbolt or lock.

Award-Winning Technology and Design

The Schlage LiNK System has received Constructech magazine's Top New Products for 2009 Award, honoring the most innovative technology solutions developed for the homebuilding market, and Design Journal 's ADEX GOLD Award for design excellence. ADEX stands for Awards for Design Excellence and is the largest and most prestigious awards program for furniture, fixtures and finishes marketed to the design trade.

For more information about the Schlage LiNK System and related accessories, visit www.link.schlage.com. For details on how to purchase the system and accessories online, visit http://www.lowes.com/schlagelink

Source: PRWeb

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New Pepper Spray Gun - Jet Protector JPX - Home Security Store

The New Jet Protector JPX Pepper Spray Gun From the Home Security Store: The Jet Protector JPX is one of the most functional and powerful hand-held pepper spray delivery system available today.

If you are looking to incapacitate an assailant without a fatal outcome the new Jet Protector is a perfect solution to keep you and your loved ones safe. It is a non-lethal weapon and should only be used for self defense.

LifeAct JPX Jet Protector
The handling of the Jet Protector JPX is similar to a handgun, but for most it is much easier to use. The device is operated by pulling the trigger. If you pull the trigger, the internal mechanism then cocks the striker which will be released after passing the trigger point.

The inflammatory agent fired from the Jet Protector JPX is Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) or what is commonly known as pepper spray. When fired, the Protector's pepper spray is immediately effective upon contact with the face of the aggressor. The high velocity of the liquid jet as well as the inflammatory effects of the pepper spray will instantly stop or at the very least, interrupt forward movement.

Each cartridge (two per magazine) fires the exceptionally potent pepper spray at 270 mph with a distance of over 20 feet, but be warned the minimum safe discharge distance is 5 feet from the tip of the magazine to the target. Each magazine contains two charges with a much larger payload than the PepperBlaster, and quickly snaps on the frame of the gun

Pepper Spray (OC) is an extract of the cayenne pepper plant. Pepper spray is believed to be the most effective inflammatory agent available today and is successfully used by law enforcement professionals around the world.

The cartridge of the Jet Protector magazine contains 10% pepper spray. The agent is toxic when inhaled, swallowed, or put within contact with the skin or eyes.

Once the aggressor is shot in the eyes with the Jet Protector, his eyes will immediately shut. The high velocity of the jet ensures that the agent will make its way behind glasses, through cloth masks, and other masks with eye openings. The pepper spray should cause temporary blindness which could last up to 30 minutes. Symptoms should then begin to disappear, usually with no after-effects.

If the pepper spray makes contact with your eyes, flush with cold water for 15 minutes. If the irritation or discomfort persists for more than 60 minutes then seek medical attention.

The makers of the Jet Protector JPX say the power of each payload combined with reloading makes the JPX extremely effective for crowd control, as the conventional double action only trigger automatically resets to fire the other charge.

The Jet Protector is water resistant and both light weight and compact. The gun is just over 7 inches in length and under 4 inches in height. Orange or black gun frames are available, plus an integral laser sight is optional. There is also a black holster available.

The magazines are sold separate from the gun frame and there is a training magazine available that is filled with blue food grade marker dye. There are two charges per magazine. In addition, the Jet Protector JPX comes with a one year operating mechanism warranty.

The Jet Protector JPX is one of the most functional and powerful hand-held pepper spray delivery system available today. If you are interested in this self-defense mechanism please visit the Home Security Store (http://www.homesecuritystore.com/).

Source: PRWeb

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