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Ring has announced a smart lock with a built-in hand crank that can generate enough power to operate the lock for about 30 seconds if its battery runs out. The $249 lock is planned for release in the first few months of 2027, though Ring has not given a firm launch date.
Ring has announced a $249 smart lock that can generate emergency power with a built-in hand crank, allowing users to operate the lock briefly if its battery runs out. The company says turning the wheel several times produces enough electricity for about 30 seconds of operation; the lock is planned for release in early 2027, but no exact date has been confirmed.
The small wheel is built into the front of the lock. According to The Ambient’s report, Ring says turning it back and forth three or four times generates around three volts. A motor inside the lock converts that effort into electricity stored in a supercapacitor, providing a short period of operating power rather than forcing the lock into a limited low-power mode.
Ring says that brief window should allow a person to use the fingerprint reader, enter a keypad code, unlock the door through the Ring app or use Alexa. The mechanism is intended as an emergency backup, not the lock’s routine power source. Ring estimates the built-in battery can last up to a year on a single charge; actual battery life will depend on use and other conditions not specified in the report.
The lock is designed around a single-cylinder deadbolt and does not require additional wiring. Ring plans to offer it in Black, Silver and Brass, at a stated price of $249. The company is accepting interest registrations, while the launch window remains the first few months of 2027.
A Backup Beyond Batteries
A dead battery is a practical concern for connected locks because it can leave residents unable to use the usual electronic entry methods. Ring’s hand crank offers a backup that does not depend on having a spare battery, USB cable or external power supply immediately available. That could make the product more appealing to people who are wary of relying on a smart lock, although the crank only provides temporary power and the report does not describe it as a replacement for normal battery maintenance.
The feature may be particularly relevant at locations visited infrequently. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff sees potential for the technology at remote cabins, according to The Ambient. In those settings, a person arriving to find a depleted battery may have fewer alternatives nearby. Whether the crank proves easy to use in practice, and how it performs in different conditions, will need to be judged once the lock is available.
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Ring’s Plan for the Lock
The hand-crank feature addresses a concern Siminoff has identified as a barrier to smart-lock adoption: people may worry about losing access when a lock’s battery dies. The new design gives users a way to produce a short burst of power at the door. Ring’s stated battery estimate of up to a year per charge means the company is presenting the crank as a contingency for an unusual situation, rather than something most owners should need regularly.
The lock was announced alongside other upcoming Ring hardware, including four 4K cameras and a Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K. Those products are separate announcements; the hand-crank power system is the distinctive feature of the smart lock. The reported price is $249, and the release window is early 2027, with Siminoff reportedly hoping for a date closer to January than March.
“Concerns about losing access when a smart lock runs out of power can put people off buying one.”
— Jamie Siminoff, Ring founder, as reported by The Ambient
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Launch Date and Testing Details
Ring has not announced a precise release date; “the first few months of 2027” is the current window. The report also does not specify how much force the crank requires, whether it will work after repeated use, or how the lock behaves if its battery is depleted while the crank mechanism is damaged. Ring’s estimate of up to a year of battery life is not accompanied by a stated usage pattern or independent test results.
The reported 30-second operating period describes the power available after cranking, but does not clarify whether every entry method will work for the full period under all conditions. More details on availability, performance and setup may emerge before launch.
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More Details Before Release
Ring’s next expected milestone is a commercial launch during the first few months of 2027. The company has not provided a confirmed date, and the current report says customers can register interest. Prospective buyers will need to wait for further product information and hands-on testing to learn how the crank works in everyday use and whether the stated battery life and brief emergency operating window match real-world performance.
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Key Questions
How does the Ring smart lock’s hand crank work?
Ring says turning the wheel on the front of the lock three or four times generates electricity. The lock uses a motor and supercapacitor to store enough power for about 30 seconds of operation.
What can users do during the emergency power window?
The report says the short power supply should allow users to try the fingerprint reader, keypad, Ring app or Alexa to operate the lock. Ring has not published further detail on how each method performs during that window.
How long is the Ring smart lock’s battery expected to last?
Ring says its built-in battery should last up to a year on one charge. The report does not specify the usage conditions behind that estimate.
When will the Ring smart lock go on sale, and how much will it cost?
The planned price is $249, with a launch window in the first few months of 2027. Ring has not confirmed a specific release date.
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