Amazon Ring Launches $249 Smart Lock Featuring Hand Crank for Dead Battery
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Amazon.com Inc.’s Ring brand unveiled its first smart lock, with an innovative feature that addresses the dreaded scenario of arriving home to a dead battery. The new device can be hand-cranked to generate power when the batteries are dead, eliminating the need for a physical backup key.
This smart lock is designed to tackle a common concern of getting locked out when the battery dies. Unlike other smart locks that rely on hidden USB ports or metal contacts, Ring's solution allows users to recharge the lock by turning a dial, ensuring access even during power outages.
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“Amazon.com Inc.’s Ring brand unveiled its first smart lock, with an innovative feature that addresses the dreaded scenario of arriving home to a dead battery.”
Bloomberg — Amazon Ring Unveils $249 Smart Lock With Dial to Restore Dead Battery“Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device designed to tackle a common concern: getting locked out when the battery dies”
TechCrunch — Ring’s first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies“Amazon announced its first smart lock that eliminates the need for a physical backup key should its rechargeable battery die while you're away from home.”
The Verge — Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies“Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead.”
engadget — Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out
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- Oct 7, 2:00 PM — Ring Launches First Smart Lock That Can Be Hand-Cranked When Battery Dies (2/2)