Ring's New Smart Lock Lets You Hand-Crank Your Way Back Inside
Amazon's smart home brand Ring has unveiled its first smart door lock — and it comes with a clever failsafe: a hand-crank emergency power knob. If the built-in battery ever dies while you're locked out, a few twists of the knob generate enough power to unlock the door. No spare key, no locksmith, no drama.
Four Ways In
The Ring Smart Lock offers flexible access options:
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Fingerprint recognition
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Keypad with custom access codes
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Ring app on your phone
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Alexa voice assistant
Users can also set granular access permissions — perfect for granting temporary entry to guests, dog walkers, or delivery drivers.
Powered by Sidewalk
The lock stays connected via Amazon Sidewalk, the shared low-bandwidth network built from nearby Amazon devices. This means it works even if your home Wi-Fi drops — and it integrates seamlessly with your existing Ring and Amazon ecosystem.
Five New Cameras Join the Family
Ring also launched five new security cameras alongside the lock:
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Four 4K cameras for outdoor/mixed use
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One indoor 2K pan-tilt camera with full-room coverage
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