https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ring-s-first-smart-lock-can-be-charged-by-turning-a-dial-when-the-battery-unexpectedly-diesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ring-s-first-smart-lock-can-be-charged-by-turning-a-dial-when-the-battery-unexpectedly-dieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ring-s-first-smart-lock-can-be-charged-by-turning-a-dial-when-the-battery-unexpectedly-dies#u113844Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:16:29 +0000Ring 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 mattersSmart locks frequently present a reliability problem when internal batteries fail co