Ring's first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies
Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device featuring a hand-crank power dial that lets homeowners recharge the lock when its battery dies. The battery lasts about a year, and the lock supports fingerprint, keypad, app, and Alexa entry. It will launch in the U.S. in Q1 2027 after FCC authorization.
- Hand-crank dial powers the lock when the battery dies
- Battery lasts about a year with alerts via the Ring app
- Four entry methods: fingerprint, keypad, app, and Alexa
- U.S. launch set for Q1 2027 after FCC authorization
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