Ring introduced the first smart door lock that can be powered manually. Ring Smart Lock, which will be included in Amazon’s smart home ecosystem, can be restarted with a power button turned from the outside when the battery runs out. The company plans to launch the product in the US in early 2027.
The highlight of the new lock is the internal mechanism that converts the user’s hand movement into short-term electrical energy. Ring says turning the power button a few times is enough to get the lock working again. This reduces the need to search for a spare battery or external power cable when the battery is completely discharged.
However, this mechanism does not function as a mechanical key that directly opens the door. The user first provides energy for the electronic system to operate, then verifies his identity through one of the normal access methods. This distinction is important; Turning the outside power switch alone does not allow an unauthorized person to open the door.
Ring Smart Lock offers four access methods via fingerprint reader, illuminated touch keypad, Ring app and Alexa. In addition, users can check the status of the door from the application and lock it remotely. Thus, it is possible to check the status of the lock without physically coming to the door.
Ring Smart Lock uses Amazon Sidewalk for remote connection
The company explains that it will establish the remote connection of the lock via the Amazon Sidewalk network. Powered by nearby compatible Amazon devices, this network aims to reduce direct dependence on the home’s Wi-Fi connection. However, coverage may vary depending on location; It does not follow that the product will work with the same connection conditions at every address.
Access permissions can be arranged according to specific people and time periods. In addition, Ring carries out PIN synchronization and status updates over the connection, while the door opens on the device itself. Residents can thus track remote access management and doorstep authentication in the same application.
The lock will work with Ring doorbells, cameras and alarm systems; Echo and Alexa will also support voice control. The company plans to show events in the Ring app’s feed. On the installation side, compatibility with standard single-cylinder deadbolt locks and the structure that does not require additional wiring stand out.
Ring announced black, silver and brass colors, but did not give a sales price or a Turkish calendar in its statement. He also stated that the FCC authorization required for sales in the United States has not yet been completed. Therefore, the current announcement reveals the functions of the lock, which is prepared for the beginning of next year, rather than a product that can be purchased immediately.