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Ring doorbell and camera owners can use Live View and Two-Way Talk features for free, without paying for a subscription plan. These free features let users see and speak to visitors, monitor pets or children, and check on packages or activity around the home in real time.
Ring has announced its first smart lock, which can be unlocked via fingerprint scanning, a PIN pad, the Ring app, or Alexa voice commands. If the battery dies, users can manually turn an external dial to generate enough electricity to power the pad and unlock the door, rather than relying on a physical key. The lock uses a removable Quick Release Ultra battery pack that can be recharged indoors.
Ring has introduced its first smart door lock, which includes a built-in hand crank to recharge the device when its battery runs low. The lock features a fingerprint scanner, a backlit touchscreen keypad, and can be controlled via the Ring app or Alexa voice commands. It fits onto standard single-cylinder deadbolts without extra wiring, connects via Amazon Sidewalk for remote access, and is priced at $249.
Ring announced its first smart lock, which lets owners generate emergency power by manually cranking the thumbturn if the battery dies. The lock supports fingerprint, keypad, and app-based unlocking, costs $249, and ships in three finishes starting Q1 2027. Ring also revealed new 4K cameras with its Retinal Vision standard for improved low-light footage, plus a $69.99 Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K.
Amazon is currently selling the Ring Indoor Cam Plus for $29.99, down from its $59.99 list price, a 50% cut that matches the biggest discount seen on the device this year. The camera offers 2K video, customizable motion zones, two-way talk with noise cancelation, and a built-in remote-activated siren, and carries a 4.6-star rating.