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Multiple outlets (Bloomberg, TechCrunch, The Verge, GeekWire, CNET) confirm Ring's $249 smart lock with manual dial charging and new 4K cameras announced October 7.

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Ring launches first smart lock with manual charging at $249

Ring has announced its first smart lock that uses thumbturn cranking to generate power and avoid dead-battery lockouts, plus several new 4K cameras with improved low-light performance. The lock arrives in Q1 2027 for $249 while the cameras are available immediately.

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Ring, an Amazon subsidiary, has announced its first smart lock along with multiple new 4K security cameras. The smart lock addresses dead-battery concerns through a manual charging method and will reach the market in Q1 2027 for $249.
Users can rotate the thumbturn several times to produce enough energy for brief operation and avoid lockouts.
Ring Smart Lock uses thumbturn cranking to generate power. Users can rotate the thumbturn several times to produce enough energy for brief operation and avoid lockouts. The device requires no additional wiring and comes in black, silver, and brass finishes.
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The lock supports fingerprint unlocking, a touchscreen keypad, and phone control through the Ring app. Remote locking and checking, along with scheduled or time-limited access codes for visitors, are available via the app. It also works with Amazon Echo devices and existing Ring doorbells and cameras.

New 4K cameras support Retinal Vision standard for low-light use. Four models went on sale or preorder today with improved color accuracy in dim conditions. The Outdoor Cam 4K Plus offers a 140° view and multiple power options for $149.99. The Floodlight Cam 4K Plus provides 24/7 recording and smart detection for $219.99 when hardwired. The Spotlight Cam 4K Plus includes a 550-lumen light and sells for $199.99 in battery, plug-in, or solar versions.
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Indoor models expand Ring's 4K and 2K lineup. The Indoor Cam 4K is Ring's first 4K indoor camera and uses dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with a 115° field of view at $99.99. A new Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K adds 360° motion tracking and a privacy shutter for $69.99.
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