Ring unveils its first smart lock with emergency dial to recharge dead batteries
Amazon-owned Ring has introduced its first smart lock, priced at $249, featuring a manual dial that lets users generate emergency power to avoid getting locked out when the battery dies.
Amazon-owned Ring has unveiled its first smart lock, scheduled to launch in the United States in the first quarter of 2027 for $249, according to Bloomberg and TechCrunch. The device directly targets one of the most common consumer concerns with smart locks: arriving home to a dead battery and getting locked out.[1][2][5][6][7][9]
To eliminate the need for physical backup keys, the keyless deadbolt incorporates a built-in power dial that functions like a hand crank, as reported by outlets including Engadget and The Verge. When the primary battery runs out, twisting the dial generates enough emergency power to wake the lock and restore functions like the fingerprint scanner and backlit touchscreen keypad. Users can unlock the door via four methods: a fingerprint reader, a numeric keypad, the Ring app, or Alexa voice commands. Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff said the device's battery should last about a year, with the companion app alerting owners when it is time to recharge.[3][4][5][7][8][9]
The lock relies on Amazon Sidewalk connectivity rather than standard home Wi-Fi to handle remote commands. Ring plans to offer the hardware in black, silver, and brass finishes. The company also introduced five new security cameras alongside the lock.[1][9]
Key facts
- Ring unveiled its first smart lock, priced at $249 with a planned U.S. launch in the first quarter of 2027.
- The lock features a built-in Power Dial that can be cranked by hand to generate emergency power when the battery dies.
- The keyless device eliminates physical backup keys and supports unlocking via fingerprint reader, touchscreen keypad, Ring app, or Alexa voice commands.
- The lock uses Amazon Sidewalk connectivity to process remote commands without relying on home Wi-Fi.
- Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff stated the battery lasts approximately one year under normal conditions.
- The device will be offered in black, silver, and brass finishes.
- Ring also introduced five new security cameras alongside the smart lock announcement.
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Amazon's Ring unveils the $249 Ring Smart Lock, which uses a physical dial to recharge the battery when turned, set for a Q1 2027 launch, and five new cameras (@chriswelch / Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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TechCrunch@TechCrunchPost on X ·
Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device designed to tackle a common concern: getting locked out when the battery dies https://t.co/rG9hhkyPTp
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Analytics Insight@analyticsinmePost on X ·
𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥 Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a USD 249 device that tackles one of the biggest smart-lock worries: a dead battery. Its built-in Power Dial can generate enough emergency power to unlock the door when the main battery runs out. #Ring #AmazonRing #RingSmartLock #Amazon #SmartLock #SmartHome #HomeSecurity #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine Read More 👇 https://t.co/t70Zx6tfks
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The Verge@vergePost on X ·
The new Ring Smart Lock eliminates the need for physical backup keys with a clever way to keep it powered. https://t.co/PdmlBQAPR0
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Amazon $AMZN owned Ring unveiled its first smart lock The Ring Smart Lock will be available in the Q1 of 2027 and has a physical dial that can recharge the internal battery to restore electronic functions - Bloomberg https://t.co/4ye9usJ9Pn
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Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·
Amazon’s Ring brand unveiled its first smart lock, with an innovative feature that addresses the dreaded scenario of arriving home to a dead battery https://t.co/Q8kkIXgOtG
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Ring's smart lock solves the dead battery problem with a hand crank The biggest reason people avoid smart locks — a dead battery locking you out — is exactly what Ring built its first lock around. The $249 Ring Smart Lock lets you hand-cran #RingSmartLock #SmartHome #AmazonRing https://t.co/OrdDVgxS1K
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Engadget@engadgetPost on X ·
Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead. https://t.co/V15KwQLFks
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AGTP@AGTPinsightsPost on X ·
Amazon's Ring just unveiled its first smart lock today, with a dial you twist to recharge a dead battery. Here's what you need to know. The Ring Smart Lock is a keyless deadbolt. You can open it with a fingerprint reader, a backlit touchscreen keypad, the Ring app, or Alexa commands. That makes four ways in, and no physical backup key is needed. The big idea is a built-in power dial. If the battery dies, you turn the dial by hand to generate enough power to bring the lock back to life. The keypad and fingerprint reader then work again. It targets the common fear of coming home to a dead lock. It also uses Amazon Sidewalk connectivity. That lets it process remote commands without relying on your home Wi-Fi. Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff says the battery should last about a year. The Ring app will alert you when it's time to charge. He also said he doesn't know why no one else has done this before. Key numbers: - Price: $249 - Finishes: black, silver, and brass - Launch: first quarter of 2027 in the US - Battery life: about one year - Ways to unlock: 4 (fingerprint, keypad, app, Alexa) Ring also announced five new cameras alongside the lock. The lock is still a few months from shipping.
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