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smart lock

Everything the desk has filed on smart lock.

A modern smart door lock mechanism mounted on a wooden door front.

Ring Smart Lock Adds Hand Crank Power Alongside Retinal 4K Cameras

Ring's upcoming $249 Smart Lock relies on a manual crank mechanism to prevent dead-battery lockouts, debuting alongside five updated home security cameras.

8 Oct 20262 min read

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Ring Smart Lock: Crank It to Unlock, $249, Early 2027

Ring’s first smart lock solves dead-battery anxiety with kinetic charging. It unlocks via fingerprint, keypad, app, or Alexa — and ships in early 2027 for $249 in the US.

7 Oct 20262 min read