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Ring Unveils Smart Lock That Can Be Powered by Hand When the Battery Dies
Amazon-owned Ring has unveiled its first smart door lock, the “Ring Smart Lock.” When the battery dies, users only need to turn the small power wheel on the lock several times. This temporarily generates enough power to unlock the door, preventing the user from being locked out.
The lock contains a supercapacitor that stores power quickly. This component can power the lock for approximately 20 seconds. In testing, turning the wheel 4-5 times was enough to generate the required power. The system works even when the battery is completely dead or has been removed from the lock. After entering the home, the rechargeable battery can be connected to a power source. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff came up with the idea while looking for a lock for a rarely used vacation home. He was concerned that family members and guests could be locked out if the battery died. Siminoff began working on an initial solution with the help of artificial intelligence. According to the company, the lock’s battery will last approximately 1 year. When the battery runs low, the Ring app will send the user a notification. The door can be unlocked using a fingerprint, an illuminated touch keypad, the Ring app, or Alexa. The app can be used to lock the door remotely, check whether it is open or closed, and create time-limited access for guests. In the future, other developers will also be able to create apps for the lock. This feature could be useful for Airbnb hosts who frequently change access codes. Amazon Sidewalk connectivity eliminates the need for Wi-Fi for remote control and status updates.
The “Ring Smart Lock” can be installed on standard single-cylinder door locks without additional wiring. The model will be available in black, silver, and brass. It will cost $249 (approximately 420 manats). After receiving approval from the US communications regulator, the FCC, the device will go on sale in the US in the first quarter of 2027.
Alongside the lock, Ring also unveiled security cameras featuring “Retinal Vision 4K” technology, which displays colors more accurately in low light. The “Outdoor Cam 4K Plus” has a wide 140-degree field of view and several power options. The camera will sell for $149.99 (approximately 250 manats). The wired “Floodlight Cam 4K Plus” can record continuously and use smart detection features. It will cost $219.99 (approximately 370 manats). The “Spotlight Cam 4K Plus” features a 550-lumen light. The camera will sell for $199.99 (approximately 340 manats). The lists of indoor cameras differ across the information released. One source lists a rotating “Indoor Cam” 4K model. Another technical list mentions an “Indoor Cam 4K” with a 115-degree field of view and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The latter model will cost $99.99 (approximately 170 manats). The motion-tracking “Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K” rotates 360 degrees and has a privacy cover. The model has gone on sale for $69.99 (approximately 120 manats).
The lock contains a supercapacitor that stores power quickly. This component can power the lock for approximately 20 seconds. In testing, turning the wheel 4-5 times was enough to generate the required power. The system works even when the battery is completely dead or has been removed from the lock. After entering the home, the rechargeable battery can be connected to a power source. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff came up with the idea while looking for a lock for a rarely used vacation home. He was concerned that family members and guests could be locked out if the battery died. Siminoff began working on an initial solution with the help of artificial intelligence. According to the company, the lock’s battery will last approximately 1 year. When the battery runs low, the Ring app will send the user a notification. The door can be unlocked using a fingerprint, an illuminated touch keypad, the Ring app, or Alexa. The app can be used to lock the door remotely, check whether it is open or closed, and create time-limited access for guests. In the future, other developers will also be able to create apps for the lock. This feature could be useful for Airbnb hosts who frequently change access codes. Amazon Sidewalk connectivity eliminates the need for Wi-Fi for remote control and status updates. The “Ring Smart Lock” can be installed on standard single-cylinder door locks without additional wiring. The model will be available in black, silver, and brass. It will cost $249 (approximately 420 manats). After receiving approval from the US communications regulator, the FCC, the device will go on sale in the US in the first quarter of 2027. Alongside the lock, Ring also unveiled security cameras featuring “Retinal Vision 4K” technology, which displays colors more accurately in low light. The “Outdoor Cam 4K Plus” has a wide 140-degree field of view and several power options. The camera will sell for $149.99 (approximately 250 manats). The wired “Floodlight Cam 4K Plus” can record continuously and use smart detection features. It will cost $219.99 (approximately 370 manats). The “Spotlight Cam 4K Plus” features a 550-lumen light. The camera will sell for $199.99 (approximately 340 manats). The lists of indoor cameras differ across the information released. One source lists a rotating “Indoor Cam” 4K model. Another technical list mentions an “Indoor Cam 4K” with a 115-degree field of view and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The latter model will cost $99.99 (approximately 170 manats). The motion-tracking “Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K” rotates 360 degrees and has a privacy cover. The model has gone on sale for $69.99 (approximately 120 manats).