Ring’s first smart lock adds a hand-powered emergency backup to ease dead-battery anxiety
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A dead battery is one of the more obvious weaknesses of a fully keyless smart lock. Ring has addressed that problem in its first smart lock by putting an emergency power source directly on the device.
The Ring Smart Lock has a built-in dial that can be turned several times to generate enough power to bring the lock back online when its battery dies. No separate backup battery is required for the feature. Ring plans to release the lock in the U.S. in early 2027 for $249.99.
There is no physical key
Ring has removed the traditional key cylinder entirely. Entry is handled through a fingerprint reader, backlit touchscreen keypad, the Ring app, or Alexa. Owners can also give other people temporary access and set specific periods when their credentials will work.
The lock uses Amazon Sidewalk for remote locking, status updates, and PIN syncing instead of depending entirely on a home Wi-Fi connection. Unlocking is processed locally on the lock itself. Amazon notes that Sidewalk coverage can vary by location.
Ring is pulling the lock into its wider ecosystem
The Smart Lock integrates with Ring doorbells, cameras, and alarms, alongside Echo and Alexa devices. Lock activity also appears in the Ring app, giving existing Ring users another device to manage from the same place.
Installation requires a standard single-cylinder deadbolt and no additional wiring. Ring will offer black, silver, and brass finishes. The product still needs FCC authorization before Ring can legally sell it in the U.S. Ring has nevertheless set an early 2027 launch window.
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