Event Brief
Oct 7, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Ring debuts smart lock with manual crank backup
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device that can be hand-cranked if its battery dies. The backup is designed to address the concern that users could be locked out when the lock loses power.
WHO: Ring
WHAT: Ring introduced its first smart lock with a hand-crank backup for when its battery dies.
WHEN: Oct 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To address the concern that users could be locked out if the battery dies.
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