Designed to work with Apple Homekit technology, the Schlage Sense system provides consumers with key free convenience. Homekit technology provides advanced security with end-to-end encryption and authentication between the Schlage Sense lock and an Iphone, Ipad, or Ipod touch. Homekit also lets consumers control their Schlage Sense lock with their voice using Siri. The stylishly advanced lock gives homeowners the choice and flexibility of entering their home using the lock’s illuminated touchscreen or with their Iphone.

"With the introduction of the Schlage Sense system, we are continuing to offer consumers the convenience of choice, coupled with the strength, security and style that they expect from Schlage,” said Steve Down, Allegion Residential Leader. "The Schlage Sense system, our most technologically advanced lock system yet, gives homeowners the ability to incorporate home automation on their own terms.”

The Schlage Sense system has the ability to manage and schedule up to 30 codes at the same time through a dedicated, easy-to-use app, which offers an additional layer of key-free convenience. The Schlage Sense app allows individuals to create and delete access codes, check on lock status and view activity, as well as update settings and check battery life without requiring residents to connect to an existing home automation system or pay a monthly subscription charge.

Staying true to Schlage’s dedication to creating quality products that will complement homeowners’ personal tastes, the Schlage Sense lock will be available in two styles, Camelot and Century, in a variety of finishes, including Matte Black, Satin Nickel and Aged Bronze to complement each home’s unique aesthetic. The Schlage Sense lock provides Grade 1 security, the highest rating certified by Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA), and Built-in-Alarm Technology, which issues an alert when it senses potential door attacks. Adding to the convenience it provides consumers, the Schlage Sense lock is easy to install with a patented snap-and-stay feature that makes most installations an easy one-person job and is simple to set up and programme.

The Schlage Sense system is the latest electronic lock innovation to be released as part of The Keyless Era, a campaign founded on the fact that 65 percent of Americans would consider installing keyless electronic locks on their door if they could more easily access their home without compromising security. In addition, 62 percent of Americans believe that eventually we will be living in a keyless society, according to a recent survey commissioned by Schlage and conducted online by Harris Poll in September among over 2,000 U.S. adults.

The new lock joins the brand’s suite of keyless electronic products, which are among the top choices for homeowners, remodelers, builders, property managers and security integrators. The brand recently released the Schlage Touch lock, which provides easy, key-free access, and the ability to store 19 unique access codes to provide homeowners with exceptional convenience. In addition, the award-winning Schlage Connect lock puts homeowners in control by allowing them to be constantly connected to their front door from anywhere in the world via leading Z-Wave compatible home automation systems. Schlage’s top-selling Keypad Locks also provide the convenience of keyless access and are highly customisable to fit homeowners’ security and style needs.