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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