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Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies - The Verge
Publisher description: Amazon’s new Ring Smart Lock offers several ways to unlock your door but eliminates the need for keys with a built-in hand-cranked battery charger.
NewsAPI | Oct 7, 2026 | Andrew Liszewski
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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 convenient charger right into its thumb-turn dial. The Ring Smart Lock can also be opened, locked, and monitored using the Ring mobile app or controlled using voice commands through Alexa-compatible devices like Echo smart speakers.
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