Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users

Key Points:

• Amazon’s Ring subsidiary is launching its first smart lock in Q1 2027, featuring a unique manual thumbturn that generates power to prevent lockouts caused by dead batteries.
• The Ring Smart Lock supports fingerprint unlocking, a touchscreen keypad, and phone access via the Ring app, which also allows remote locking, scheduled access, and integration with Amazon Echo and other Ring devices.
• The smart lock is available in black, silver, and brass finishes, requires no additional wiring, and will retail for $249.
• Ring is also introducing several new 4K security cameras with improved low-light performance and accurate colors, including Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, Floodlight Cam 4K Plus, Spotlight Cam 4K Plus, and the first 4K Indoor Cam, with prices ranging from $99.99 to $219.99.
• Additionally, Ring offers a new Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K priced at $69.99, featuring 360° pan coverage, motion tracking, and a privacy shutter, targeting a more affordable indoor security option.