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Ring's new smart lock features a hand crank for power outages

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Ring is developing a new smart lock that addresses power outage concerns with a unique hand-crank mechanism. This feature allows users to generate enough power by turning a latch to operate the lock for approximately 30 seconds, enabling access via fingerprint, keypad, or app. The lock, slated for a Q1 2027 release at $249, also boasts a year-long battery life and integrates with Amazon's smart home ecosystem. Alongside the lock, Ring is also introducing updated camera models, including several 4K variants and a new Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K with motion tracking. AI

IMPACT Enhances smart home device reliability by addressing power dependency, potentially influencing future product design.

RANK_REASON Product announcement for a consumer smart home device.

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Ring's new smart lock features a hand crank for power outages

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Daniel Cooper) ·

    Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out

    Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead

    Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead. https://www. engadget.com/2279739/rings-sma rt-lock-has-a-hand-crank-so-it-works-even-if-the-powers-out/ # Tech # Tech…

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