GoKawiilRing unveils $249 smart lock with hand-crank backup power for 2027 launch
Ring plans to release a new Smart Lock priced at $249, featuring a hand-crank mechanism that generates emergency power via a small motor and supercapacitor. A few turns of the crank produce about three volts, enough to run the lock's fingerprint reader, keypad or app connectivity for roughly 30 seconds. The device otherwise runs on a battery Ring says lasts a year per charge, and will ship in Black, Silver and Brass finishes sometime in early 2027.
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Founder Jamie Siminoff says the crank addresses a key barrier to smart lock adoption: fear of being locked out when batteries die, a concern that has limited consumer trust in connected locks. Positioning the device for remote or infrequently visited properties like cabins suggests Ring sees a market beyond typical smart-home users. Tying the lock into Alexa and the Ring app also reinforces Amazon's broader push to deepen its smart home ecosystem.
- Ring's new Smart Lock uses a hand crank to generate backup power during outages or dead batteries.
- A few crank turns produce about three volts, enough for 30 seconds of full-power operation.
- The lock costs $249, comes in three finishes, and is expected to launch in early 2027.
Ring Smart Lock — This is literally the product the article is about—Ring's new smart lock solves the classic dead-battery fear with a hand-crank backup that powers the fingerprint reader, keypad, and Alexa integration for 30 seconds. It fits seamlessly into Amazon's smart home ecosystem, letting you ditch your keys without worrying about losing access to your own home.
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