There's a growing number of smart locks out there,
but if design's as important to you as function, this one looks like a
decent contender. The device is called Friday Smart Lock, and it can be
unlocked remotely through its accompanying iOS or Android app. Once
you're done installing it (the device was created with easy DIY
installation in mind) and setting up its app, you can grant either
one-time or permanent but revokable access to friends and family, as
well. Its creators, tech startup Friday Labs and architectural firm
Bjarke Ingels Group, made sure the device is small, so the baseplate and
battery can be inserted inside existing US single cylinder and
Scandinavian deadbolts.
Now here comes the fun part: you can choose from four different,
interchangeable shells -- porcelain, stainless steel, wood and bronze --
to complement your door. Friday Smart Lock comes with both Bluetooth
and WiFi out of the box, so no need to buy extra modules. Plus, it
supports both Apple HomeKit and Thread
(created by Samsung, Google/Nest and ARM), giving you a way to connect
it to the home automation platforms when they're released. Its
availability depends on whether its Indiegogo fundraiser
hits its goal, though: if you'd like to take a chance, you can pledge
at least $99 to get one, or $150 less than its intended retail price.
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