EQUIPThe Verge · 17h ago
Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies
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Amazon has introduced the Ring Smart Lock, featuring a manual dial mechanism to generate emergency power when the rechargeable battery fails. This hardware innovation eliminates the requirement for physical backup keys or external power sources during lockout events.
- 01New manual dial allows users to power the lock internally if the battery dies
- 02Design removes the need for hidden USB ports or external nine volt battery contacts
- 03Ring Smart Lock integrates into existing Amazon security ecosystems for corporate housing solutions
- 04Manual recharging mechanism serves as a fail safe for physical property access management
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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. While other smart locks lean on hidden USB ports or metal contacts for connecting a 9-volt battery to replenish a dead battery, the new Ring Smart Lock incorporates a more […]