Ring unveils first smart lock with hand-crank backup power
Ring's debut smart lock can be revived with a hand crank when its battery dies, and the company also announced four new 4K cameras.
Ring announced its first smart lock on October 7, 2026, a model that carries a hand-crank power dial to revive the lock once its battery dies, according to TechCrunch.
The lock runs on a rechargeable battery pack that Ring claims lasts about a year, with the Ring app alerting the user when the pack needs charging. Ring says the device offers four entry methods: a fingerprint reader, a backlit touchscreen keypad, the Ring app, and Alexa. It fits a standard single-cylinder deadbolt and comes in black, silver, or brass finishes.
Ring says the smart lock will be available to purchase in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2027, pending FCC authorization.
Four new 4K cameras
Alongside the lock, Ring introduced four new 4K cameras: the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, the Spotlight Cam 4K Plus, the Floodlight Cam 4K Plus, and a pan-tilt Indoor Cam 4K.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff said the idea for the hand-crank lock came to him while shopping for a lock for a vacation home that is rarely used, and that he started working on the concept using AI.
Quick answers
When will the Ring Smart Lock go on sale?
Ring says the lock will be available to purchase in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2027, pending FCC authorization.
How can you unlock the Ring Smart Lock?
Ring lists four entry methods: a fingerprint reader, a backlit touchscreen keypad, the Ring app, and Alexa.
What cameras did Ring announce alongside the lock?
Ring introduced the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, Spotlight Cam 4K Plus, Floodlight Cam 4K Plus, and a pan-tilt Indoor Cam 4K.