Ring announces $249 smart lock with hand-crank battery backup

Ring announced its first smart lock at $249 with a built-in hand-crank power dial: 5–10 turns generate enough power to unlock when the battery dies. A US release is planned for early 2027 pending FCC authorization, with connectivity via Amazon Sidewalk.

• Priced at $249, US launch planned for early 2027 pending FCC approval
• 5–10 hand-crank turns restore power to the lock
• Unlock via fingerprint, keypad or the Ring app
• Connects through Amazon Sidewalk instead of home Wi-Fi