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Ring unveils its first smart lock with a hand-crank backup power system

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 unveils its first smart lock with hand-crank backup power

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.