Interesting, but this seems similar to the Z-Wave[1]/Schlage Internet-controlled remote entry systems. I'm not sure what the additional value add is beyond an iPhone app.
Am I missing something?
Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
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Re: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
#22I've been minimizing the stuff I carry in my pocket for a while now (for every day work).
The wallet was the first to go. Then I stopped carrying IDs (I use public transport). Now I'm down to my keys, my phone, a credit card, and a metro pass. The day when all I need is my phone is getting closer!
Re: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
#23Is this the same company that was on the Shark tank a few months ago?
I think you're looking for vivint.com
Re: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
#24Interesting, but this seems similar to the Z-Wave[1]/Schlage Internet-controlled remote entry systems. I'm not sure what the additional value add is beyond an iPhone app. Am I missing something? [1] http://www.z-wave.com/modules/ZwaveStart/
For Z-wave, you still need a Z-wave gateway/controller, which can cost several hundred dollars. The Schlage gateway requires a monthly subscription.
Re: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
#25I've been minimizing the stuff I carry in my pocket for a while now (for every day work). The wallet was the first to go. Then I stopped carrying IDs (I use public transport). Now I'm down to my keys, my phone, a credit card, and a metro pass. The day when all I need is my phone is getting closer!
does your credit card have your picture on it?
Re: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
#26So now instead of carrying my keys around I get to carry a phone charger...terrific?
I always wonder about drive-by trolling. Suggestion to pg, make it so that accounts cannot post their first comment for 24hrs.
That said, this sort of complaint is not uncommon, I saw a lot of "Gee why not use a hidey hole? or a camo-rock?" and the answer is, of course, that for the use case these folks are targeting divulging the secret hiding space to a temporary renter means you need a new hiding space for the next one. So much easier to just delete their access code.
I didn't realize quite how much this industry needed to be disrupted until I went out and added fob based locks to our offices here at Blekko. What I want is a self contained solution, I know I can hack one together with a few arduinos and RFID readers and a closet web server type app on a Raspberry pi, but nobody sells that. And some of the components are poorly documented (as it the general rule for "security" stuff it seems) for this reason alone I cheer on the Lockitron guys and look forward to their Enterprise product.
Re: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
#27Is this the same company that was on the Shark tank a few months ago?
It was http://www.unikeytech.com/
Re: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
#28Playing devil's advocate here, but what is the hype surrounding this lock?
I bought two 'aesthetic enough' keypad code locks from Home Depot and it' been serving me well since. It doesn't require my phone or launching an app from my phone (think bags of groceries in both hands and you forgot to preunlock), doesn't require Wi-Fi, and I can program temporary codes for Airbnb, etc. within seconds. The only draw back is lacking the option to increase 30 second autolock interval.
Add a keypad, make it as rugged as existing locks, place it in the Home Depot lock aisle beside the other 'uncool' locks and you have a disruptive winner.
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#29This is bananas!
Please, someone who has reserved one ..
WHY do you need to open your deadbolt from anywhere other than your front door?
Do you often find yourself down the street / at work / in an overseas hotel with the need to open the deadbolt?
Don't you want to see who's there?
Don't you have a second lock built into the knob?
It's an interesting idea to control a mechanical object (lock) with an internet connection, but a deadbolt?
Re: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations
#30I've been minimizing the stuff I carry in my pocket for a while now (for every day work). The wallet was the first to go. Then I stopped carrying IDs (I use public transport). Now I'm down to my keys, my phone, a credit card, and a metro pass. The day when all I need is my phone is getting closer!
> Then I stopped carrying Ids
I assume you either a) don't drink or b) live in NYC.