Ring enters the smart lock market with a device that includes a unique built-in power dial, offering a manual energy boost to prevent lockouts caused by dead batteries, signalling a significant step in connected home security development.
Ring has moved into home entry hardware with its first smart lock, a device aimed at one of the most familiar frustrations in connected security: a flat battery at the wrong moment. The company says the lock includes a built-in power dial that can be turned by hand to generate enough energy for a temporary unlock, reducing the risk of being stranded outside a home when the battery runs down. According to Android Headlines and TechCrunch, that backup mechanism is the central selling point of the product.
The lock otherwise follows the pattern established by many premium smart locks. Ring says it can be opened with a fingerprint, a touchscreen keypad, the Ring app, or Alexa voice control. The company also claims users will be able to manage access from the app, including deciding who can enter, how they authenticate and when permissions expire. That places the product firmly in the category of app-controlled door hardware rather than a hybrid device built around traditional key access.
Ring is also leaning on Amazon’s broader connectivity layer. The smart lock uses Amazon Sidewalk, the shared network that can keep selected devices connected through nearby Amazon hardware rather than relying solely on a home Wi-Fi connection. Ring says this should allow remote locking, status updates and PIN synchronisation to continue automatically. GeekWire reported that the device does not include a conventional keyhole, underscoring Ring’s shift towards fully digital access.
Installation is described as straightforward, with support for a standard single-cylinder deadbolt and no additional wiring required. The lock will be sold in black, silver and brass, with a US price of $249 and availability scheduled for early 2027. The design and pricing put it in direct competition with established smart-lock makers, but its hand-powered backup is likely to be the feature most closely watched by buyers wary of battery failure.
Alongside the lock, Ring has unveiled a new wave of cameras built around 4K imaging and what it calls Retinal Vision 4K. The range includes the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, Floodlight Cam 4K Plus, Spotlight Cam 4K Plus and Indoor Cam 4K, with prices starting at $99.99 and rising to $219.99. Ring says the new sensors are intended to improve low-light performance while preserving colour accuracy. A Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K, priced at $69.99, also joins the line-up with 360-degree coverage. The company says some models are available to pre-order now, while others are on sale immediately.
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