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Ring announced its debut smart lock, which includes a built-in supercapacitor-based crank below the keypad that can be manually spun to generate about 20 seconds of power when the battery dies. CEO Jamie Siminoff demonstrated the device, showing it works even with the battery fully removed, eliminating the need for a physical key or external charger as a backup.
Ring has announced its debut smart lock, which includes a built-in supercapacitor that users can recharge manually via a small crank. A few turns of the crank provide about 20 seconds of power, enough to unlock the door if the battery has died or been removed entirely. Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff demonstrated the device, which also features a backlit touchscreen keypad.
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.
Ring, Amazon's video doorbell company, has launched its first smart lock, featuring a manual power dial that lets users crank the device back to life if its battery dies. Founder Jamie Siminoff said he developed the feature after worrying about getting locked out of a rarely used vacation home due to a dead battery. The lock also supports entry via fingerprint reader, touchscreen keypad, the Ring app, or Alexa, and its battery is expected to last about a year.