Ring Unveils First Smart Lock With Hand-Powered Backup Dial
The Ring Smart Lock costs $250 and launches in early 2027, with a hand-powered dial that generates electricity to open the lock when the battery dies.
Ring announced its first smart lock, the Ring Smart Lock, on October 6, 2026, according to ZDNET. The device carries a price of $250.
The lock includes a hand-powered dial that generates electricity when turned, allowing users to enter a PIN or scan a fingerprint to get inside if the battery dies.
In normal use, the Ring Smart Lock can be unlocked through a fingerprint reader, a keypad PIN, the Ring app, or Alexa. It relies on a rechargeable Quick Release Ultra battery pack instead of replaceable batteries.
The lock will be offered in black, silver, and brass finishes. Ring says it is set to launch in early 2027, though no specific date has been given.
Interested users can sign up to be notified when the Ring Smart Lock becomes available.
Quick answers
How much does the Ring Smart Lock cost?
The Ring Smart Lock is priced at $250.
When will the Ring Smart Lock be released?
It is set to launch in early 2027, with no specific date announced yet.
How can you unlock the Ring Smart Lock?
It can be unlocked with a fingerprint reader, keypad PIN, the Ring app, or Alexa. A hand-powered dial generates electricity for PIN or fingerprint entry if the battery dies.