Ring is unveiling a $249 smart lock with a hand-crank to recharge dead batteries
Amazon-owned Ring is set to launch a $249 smart lock in 2027 that includes a manual hand-crank feature for emergency battery recharging. This design choice aims to address the common consumer pain point of smart locks failing due to dead batteries.
Why it matters
This represents a shift in smart home hardware design, prioritizing physical reliability and user autonomy over purely digital solutions.
The Amazon-owned brand is entering the smart lock market in early 2027…
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