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Ring has announced a Smart Lock with a built-in hand crank that can generate enough electricity to operate the lock briefly if its battery runs out. The $249 lock is planned for the first few months of 2027, but Ring has not announced a precise release date.
Ring has announced a Smart Lock with a built-in hand crank that can generate emergency power if the lock’s battery runs out, giving users a way to operate the lock without a spare battery or external power source. The $249 lock is planned to go on sale in the first few months of 2027, though Ring has not confirmed a specific launch date.
The small wheel is built into the front of the lock. According to The Ambient’s report on Ring’s announcement, three or four turns back and forth generate enough electricity to run the lock for about 30 seconds. That brief window is intended to let a user unlock the door using the fingerprint reader, keypad, Ring app or Alexa.
The mechanism uses a small motor and a supercapacitor. The report says firm turns of the wheel generate around three volts, allowing the lock to operate normally for the short period rather than entering a limited low-power mode. These figures and operating details are attributed to the report; Ring has not provided additional specifications in the source material.
Ring says the lock’s built-in battery should last up to a year on a single charge. The product is a single-cylinder deadbolt that does not require additional wiring and is planned in Black, Silver and Brass finishes. The price is set at $249, and interested buyers can register their interest, but no exact availability date has been confirmed.
A Backup When the Battery Fails
The crank addresses a practical concern for people considering a connected deadbolt: what happens if the battery is depleted and the door cannot be operated electronically? Unlike a backup that depends on keeping a spare battery or cable nearby, the crank is part of the lock itself and is designed to generate its own short-lived supply of power.
That may be useful in situations where access to replacement power is inconvenient. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff sees potential for the approach at places such as remote cabins that are not visited regularly, according to The Ambient. The mechanism does not replace routine battery maintenance, but it offers another option for regaining access in the specific case of a dead battery.
The benefit remains a proposed product feature, not a guarantee of performance in every circumstance. The lock’s battery-life estimate is an “up to” figure, and users will still need to understand how the crank works and what access methods are available during its brief operating window.
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Ring’s Plan for the Lock
The hand crank is one part of a broader set of Ring hardware announcements reported by The Ambient. The company is also preparing four cameras with 4K resolution: the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, Spotlight Cam 4K Plus, Floodlight Cam 4K Plus and Indoor Cam 4K. Ring also has a Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K planned, with a base that can rotate 360 degrees, tilt 175 degrees and automatically follow movement inside a home.
The lock stands out in the announcements because it tackles a concern tied directly to relying on a smart device for entry. Ring has not said that the crank removes the need to maintain or recharge the battery; its stated role is as an emergency power source when the lock otherwise lacks power. The planned early-2027 release window is the only timing provided in the source report.
“Concerns about losing access when a smart lock runs out of power can put people off buying one.”
— Jamie Siminoff, Ring founder, as described by The Ambient
Release Date and Testing Details
Ring has not confirmed a precise launch date, and the source gives no confirmed final date beyond the first few months of 2027. Siminoff reportedly hopes to release the lock closer to January than March, but that is an expectation rather than a firm schedule.
The source material also does not provide independent testing of the crank, details on how much force or effort it takes to turn, or results across different conditions. It does not explain what happens if the crank mechanism itself fails, or whether the lock has other physical entry options. The stated 30-second operating period and battery life are product claims reported by The Ambient, not independently verified results.
Ring’s Next Availability Update
Ring is expected to provide further information as it approaches the planned early-2027 release window. The next useful details for prospective buyers include a confirmed launch date, final product specifications and clearer guidance on operating the crank and maintaining the battery. For now, people can register their interest, but the source does not give a purchase date or say when preorders will open.
Key Questions
How does the Ring Smart Lock’s hand crank work?
The crank is a small wheel on the front of the lock. The Ambient reports that turning it back and forth three or four times generates enough power to operate the lock for about 30 seconds.
What can users do during the brief power window?
The short burst is intended to let users operate the lock with its fingerprint reader, keypad, Ring app or Alexa, according to the report.
How much will the Ring Smart Lock cost?
The planned price is $249. Ring has not confirmed a specific launch date, and the source does not provide final sales or preorder details.
When is the smart lock expected to be released?
Ring’s reported window is the first few months of 2027. A precise date has not been announced; a report that the founder hopes for a release closer to January is not a confirmed schedule.
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