'I Don't Know Why No One Else Has Done It' — Ring's Smart Lock Has an Unusual Trick for when the Battery Dies

Ring's Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category's Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts

Ring’s foray into smart locks brings a first-of-its-kind feature that solves one of the categories biggest pain points.

Ring Designed a Keyless Smart Lock That Can Still Open When the Battery Dies

This past summer, I replaced the deadbolt on my front door with a smart lock, and it's possibly the best house upgrade I've ever made. I'm still not over the convenience of being able to leave the house without worrying about where my keys are, or if my absent kids have their keys. The only thing I need to worry about is the battery going dead, as that means the, uh, deadbolt will, too; thus, I still need to make copies of the manual key and fig…

Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users

Today, Amazon’s Ring subsidiary is announcing its first ever smart lock. It solves a key problem that looms over many smart lock owners: dead batteries. Ring has a clever solution to negate that problem, and it’ll be available in Q1 2027. Additionally, the company is announcing a few new security cameras with improved low-light performance. more…

Ring's First Smart Lock Comes With a Clever Solution for Dead Batteries

The $249 Ring Smart Lock has a keypad, fingerprint reader, and a dial you can crank to power it if the battery dies. Ring has been synonymous with video doorbells and home security cameras for years, but it hasn't really made a way to physically secure front doors with its products until now. The company just announced its first

Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out

Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead.

Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies

Amazon announced its first smart lock that eliminates the need for a physical backup key should its rechargeable battery die while you're away from home. While other smart locks lean on hidden USB ports or metal contacts for connecting a 9-volt battery to replenish a dead battery, the new Ring Smart Lock incorporates a more […]