Ring debuts smart lock with manual battery recharge

Ring, known for its video doorbells, is launching its first smart lock—a $249 keyless deadbolt that solves the dead battery problem with a built-in dial. If the battery dies, you can just twist the dial several times to generate enough power to unlock the door via fingerprint, keypad, or the Ring app. No need for a backup key or emergency battery. The lock, which ships early next year, works with Alexa and other Ring devices.

• Manual dial recharges dead battery for one unlock
• No backup key or emergency battery needed
• Works with Alexa and Amazon Sidewalk network
• Ring's first direct entry into smart lock market
• Ships in early 2025 for $249