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Ring launches its first smart lock with a battery backup crank

Ring's new $249 smart lock generates power through a built-in hand crank, offering a way back inside when its rechargeable battery dies without requiring a physical backup key.

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Ring announces its first entry into smart locks

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Built-in hand crank generates power when batteries die

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Dial charging removes need for a physical backup key

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Ring's new smart lock carries a $249 price

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  1. Ring’s first smart lock has a clever answer to the dead battery problem
    The Next Web
  2. Ring’s Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category’s Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts
    CNET News Tech
  3. Ring Designed a Keyless Smart Lock That Can Still Open When the Battery Dies
    Lifehacker Tech
  4. Amazon Ring Unveils $249 Smart Lock With Dial to Restore Dead Battery
    Bloomberg Technology
  5. Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies
    The Verge - All Posts Tech