{
  "id": 12642120,
  "title": "Ring is now making a smart lock — and you never have to worry about the battery dying",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ring-is-now-making-a-smart-lock-and-you-never-have-to-worry-about-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-security/ring-is-now-making-a-smart-lock-and-you-never-have-to-worry-about-the-battery-dying"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ring has introduced its first smart lock, addressing a common issue with most smart locks - dead batteries. The Ring Smart Lock features a small dial below the keypad; twisting it a few times charges a supercapacitor inside, providing enough power for users to enter their code and gain entry back into their home. During testing, a demo unit was charged in just a few twists, remaining powered for around 20-30 seconds, which should be sufficient time to enter the code. The lock is comparable to other basic smart locks, featuring a fingerprint reader above the keypad but lacking other biometric authentication methods. The Ring Smart Lock will be available in Q1 2027 for $249, with options in black, silver, and bronze finishes. Additionally, Ring is unveiling a series of 4K cameras, including indoor and outdoor options, with some offering pan-tilt functionality. The cameras will be available for pre-order starting October 7.",
  "summary": "Ring is launching a new smart lock with a dial that gives you temporary power in case its batteries die.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ring-announces-its-first-smart-lock-solving-a-major-pain-point-for",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Ring’s first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rings-first-smart-lock-can-be-hand-cranked-when-its-battery-dies",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Ring's new Smart Lock lets you crank your way back inside",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rings-new-smart-lock-lets-you-crank-your-way-back-inside",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rings-first-smart-lock-can-be-charged-by-turning-a-dial-when-the",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNET",
        "title": "Ring’s Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category’s Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rings-debut-smart-lock-solves-the-categorys-biggest-issue-dead",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Ring’s upcoming smart lock addresses battery worries with a hand crank",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rings-upcoming-smart-lock-addresses-battery-worries-with-a-hand-crank",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Amazon's Ring unveils the $249 Ring Smart Lock, which uses a physical dial to recharge the battery when turned, set for a Q1 2027 launch, and five new cameras (Chris Welch/Bloomberg)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/amazons-ring-unveils-the-249-ring-smart-lock-which-uses-a-physical",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:15:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}