Ring’s first smart lock includes a built-in hand crank to power up the lock if the battery dies, plus new cameras in the lineup.
Ring is launching its first smart lock with a built‑in hand-crank charger. If the battery dies, you can turn the front dial a few times to generate enough power to unlock, then recharge later. The lock should last about a year on a regular charge and will alert you when it needs charging. It will be available in early 2027 in the U.S. for about $249 in black, silver, or brass finishes. Ring also updated its camera lineup to complement the new lock. For everyday users, this means a practical safety net against getting locked out during power outages, plus a broader Ring ecosystem to manage entry and monitoring from a single app.
Ring is expanding its smart home lineup with a new Smart Lock that includes a built-in hand-crank power option. If the lock’s battery dies, you can turn a dial on the device a few times to generate enough power to unlock and regain entry, then recharge as usual. This addresses a common worry about smart locks: losing access because the battery runs out.
Ring’s approach combines a rechargeable battery with a compact hand-crank mechanism. The wheel on the lock’s front can be turned back and forth to produce enough energy to run briefly, powering the fingerprint reader, keypad, Ring app access, or voice control via Alexa. The company says the lock’s regular battery should last about a year under normal use, and it will alert you when it needs charging through the Ring app.
Details and timing come from Ring founder Jamie Siminoff and coverage across outlets. The Ring Smart Lock will fit a standard single-cylinder deadbolt, connect wirelessly to other devices through Ring’s Sidewalk network, and be available in three finishes: black, silver, and brass. The company plans to sell the lock for about $249 and to launch in the United States in the first months of 2027, pending FCC authorization.
Alongside the new lock, Ring rolled out updates to its camera lineup, including four new 4K indoor and outdoor cameras. That move fits Ring’s broader effort to strengthen its home-security ecosystem, from entryways to monitoring rooms and outdoor spaces.
Think of the crank as an built‑in emergency charger. If your battery dies, you don’t need a key or a USB cable. A few turns of the dial give you just enough power to open the door, then you can fully recharge the lock later. It’s a safety net, not a replacement for regular charging.
The Ring Smart Lock will be sold in the U.S. in early 2027, after FCC clearance. It’s priced at $249 and will come in black, silver, and brass finishes. It uses a single-cylinder deadbolt and does not require new wiring, instead relying on Ring’s Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack and the Sidewalk network for remote access features.
If you already have Ring cameras or doorbells, the lock slots into the same ecosystem, letting you manage access through the Ring app and voice commands with Alexa. The added power backup may appeal to cabins, vacation homes, or anyone worried about being locked out during a power outage or a long trip.
We’ll have to wait for the official FCC appraisal and the exact rollout date in 2027. If you’re curious now, you can register interest as the company coordinates the launch timing and regional availability. The new security cameras that Ring announced will also roll out in tandem with the lock, broadening Ring’s range of home‑security options.
Ring plans a U.S. launch in early 2027, after FCC authorization.
Pricing is set at around $249.
No wiring changes are required; the lock works with its own battery and Ring’s Sidewalk network for connectivity.
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