# Smartphone-Controlled Door Locks The 'Friday Lock' Lets You Lock Your Door From Your Smartphone By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-door-lock-concept References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/friday-smart-lock/) & [fridaylabs.net](http://www.fridaylabs.net/views/home-page.html) The 'Friday Lock' is a smart door lock that allows users to lock their doors using their smartphone. The Friday Lock was created by the Danish architecture firm '[Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungarian-natural-history-museum),' the same company that designed the [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-assure) headquarters. Its [smart lock technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-lock-technology) uses wireless signals to turn a cellphone into your keys. The app allows users to remotely lock and un-lock their doors, giving them the ability to let permitted guests, like dog walkers or handymen, in and out of the house without having the give them a key. With these automated door locks, you'll never have to worry about losing your keys or forgetting to lock your door again. Although similar products exist, the Friday Lock is the most stylish, inconspicuous and easiest for users to install. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Home Security:** Innovations in smartphone-controlled door locks create opportunities for further development of smart home security. - **Iot Integration:** Smartphone-controlled door locks demonstrate the potential for greater integration of IoT devices and appliances in homes and businesses. - **Contactless Access:** The use of smartphone-controlled door locks paves the way for more contactless solutions in various industries, such as hospitality and healthcare. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Security:** Smartphone-controlled door locks have the potential to disrupt the home security industry and offer new opportunities for companies in this space. - **Architecture:** The creation of innovative smart door locks by architecture firms like Bjarke Ingels Group can lead to new partnerships and opportunities within the architecture industry. - **Hospitality:** The development of contactless access solutions like smartphone-controlled door locks can revolutionize the hospitality industry, providing guests with seamless and secure experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.md) - [Home Smart Lock Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-smart-lock-system.md) - [Biometric Scanner Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-flex-touch.md) - [Easily Installed Intelligent Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securaki.md) - [iPhone-Connected Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-home.md) - [Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-deadbolt.md) - [Tubular Handle Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-styla.md) - [App-Controlled Electric Home Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-lock1.md) - [Connected Auto-Locking Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuki-smart-lock-20.md)