The Linus lock by Yale: A lock built for the Nest Home
Using Nest Weave over Thread, the Linus lock by Yale is the first connected residential door lock to let people check if the door is open or closed, set up passcodes providing different levels of access for family members and guests, and see when they came and left – all from the Nest app. In addition, the ability to remotely check, lock and unlock the door means people will never have to worry about leaving their home unlocked again. Linus can also send safety and security alerts as well as daily, weekly and monthly home access history reports. By working with Nest, Linus can offer customers more security, convenience and insight than any other lock on the market.
“Named after our founder Linus Yale, who invented the original cylinder pin-tumbler lock in 1843, the Linus lock was created with the Nest home in mind,” said Jason Williams, general manager, Yale Locks & Hardware. “By working with Nest and taking advantage of Nest Weave, Nest cloud services and the Nest app, we were able to build the most thoughtful, innovative connected lock on the market.”
New camera API + products that work with Nest Cam
Nest Cam is an easy-to-use cloud-based video monitoring camera and cloud service that lets people stay aware of what’s happening at home, no matter where they are. Nest Cam can already work with other Nest products – for example, it can automatically start recording when Nest Protect detects smoke. Now with Nest’s new camera API, developers can also build integrations that allow their products to connect with Nest Cam to provide improved safety and awareness in the home. The ability to work with both Nest and third-party products means Nest Cam can do more for people than any other connected camera on the market. The first developers to introduce integrations with Nest Cam include:
- August – When someone unlocks the door, Nest Cam will show a short animation that can be viewed right from the August app.
- Skybell – Turn the Nest Cam on or off from the SkyBell app, and if Nest Cam senses motion when everyone is away, it will tell SkyBell to start recording.
- Mimo – The Mimo onesie and baby monitor can keep an eye on things while the baby sleeps. And when baby stirs, Mimo can work with Nest Cam to show parents what's happening in the nursery.
- Petnet – Petnet can work with Nest Cam to send a snapshot to the Petnet app, showing people when their pets are eating.
- Philips hue – When Nest Cam senses motion when everyone’s away, Philips hue lights can turn on as if someone were home.
Additional new Works with Nest products including those from Hayward, Heatworks and WeatherBug can be found at https://nest.com/works-with-nest/.
Availability
- The camera API is available to developers now. New Works with Nest integrations from August, Mimo, Petnet, Philips hue and Skybell are available this month.
- Developers can apply to have their certified products appear in the Works with Nest Store now at developer.nest.com. The Store will be available to customers later this year.
- Nest Weave, Nest cloud services and the Nest app integration will be available to developers in 2016.
- The Linus lock by Yale will be available in 2016. For more information, visit www.yale2you.com/linuslock.
About Nest
Nest's mission is to create a home that's thoughtful – one that takes
care of itself and the people inside it. The company focuses on simple,
beautiful and delightful hardware, software and services. The Nest
Learning Thermostat™ and Nest Energy Services keep you comfortable and
address home energy consumption. The Nest Protect™ smoke and carbon
monoxide alarm helps keep you safe and Nest Safety Rewards lets you save
money through participating home insurance providers, while Nest Cam™
keeps an eye on what matters most in your home. Nest products are sold
in the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands
and are installed in more than 190 countries. The Nest Learning
Thermostat has helped save approximately four billion kWh of energy to
date. Through the Works with Nest program, third-party products can
securely connect with Nest devices to make homes safer, more energy
efficient, and more aware. For more information, visit
www.nest.com .
