Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies

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   Ring Announces First Smart Lock With Manual Hand-Cranked Battery Charger

   Ring is entering the smart lock market with its first keyless device, priced at $249 and featuring a manual power dial designed to recharge the lock by hand if the battery unexpectedly dies. The new hardware addresses a common consumer concern regarding dead battery lockouts by swapping out traditional keyholes for a built-in hand-cranked charger, a keypad, and a fingerprint reader. The product will be available exclusively in the United States starting in early 2027 and relies on Amazon Sidewalk.

   Why it matters

   Smart locks frequently present a reliability problem when internal batteries fail completely, often forcing owners to use physical backup keys or external jump-starts. Amazon-owned Ring seeks to eliminate this issue entirely by relying on mechanical hand-power rather than traditional keys or temporary external power sources. This strategy marks the brand's first foray into the door lock category.

   What is confirmed

   • Ring's first smart lock features a manual power dial that can be turned by hand to charge the device if the battery dies.
   • The Ring Smart Lock is priced at $249.
   • The device includes a keypad and a fingerprint reader.
   • The lock is keyless and relies on Amazon Sidewalk.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Ring Smart Lock will launch as a US-only product from early 2027.

   What to watch next

   • Official retail release in early 2027
   • Expansion announcements for regions outside the US
   • Real-world testing and verification of the hand-crank charging mechanism
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. The Verge — Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies
   2. About Amazon — Ring ends smart lock anxiety with a lock you can recharge by hand
   3. Bloomberg.com — Amazon Ring’s First Smart Lock Has a Clever Solution for Battery Anxiety
   4. CNET — Ring’s Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category’s Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts
   5. Engadget — Ring's Smart Lock Has A Hand Crank So It Works Even If The Power's Out
   6. www.zdnet.com — Ring’s new smart lock has a manual fallback that can’t lock you out – how it works
   7. techcrunch.com — Ring’s first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies
   8. www.theverge.com — Ring’s smart lock can be recharged by turning a dial | The Verge
   9. www.aboutamazon.com — Ring ends smart lock anxiety with a lock you can recharge by hand
   10. www.pcmag.com — Ring's First Smart Lock Comes With a Clever Solution ... - PCMag
   11. tbreak.com — Ring Smart Lock: $249, hand-crank power dial, no key
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