importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-07T14:00:00Z

Ring Introduces Hand-Crankable Smart Lock to Address Battery Anxiety

#smart lock #hardware #security

Ring introduces a smart lock with a hand-crank mechanism to resolve battery-related lockout issues, offering multiple access methods including fingerprint, keypad, app, and Alexa. The device features a one-year battery life and will launch in Q1 2027 with new 4K cameras.

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.

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