Amazon's Ring subsidiary has announced its first ever smart lock, along with several new security cameras. The Ring Smart Lock introduces a clever solution to a major pain point for smart home users: dead batteries. If the battery dies, users can manually crank the thumbturn a few times to generate enough power to unlock the door. The lock supports fingerprint, touchscreen keypad, and phone access via the Ring app, and integrates with Amazon Echo and other Ring devices. It comes in black, silver, and brass finishes, requires no wiring, and will be available in Q1 2027 for $249.
Ring also unveiled new 4K cameras featuring the Retinal Vision 4K standard for improved low-light performance. New models include the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus ($149.99), Floodlight Cam 4K Plus ($219.99), Spotlight Cam 4K Plus ($199.99), and Indoor Cam 4K ($99.99). Additionally, a Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K is available for $69.99. All new cameras are available for preorder or purchase starting today.
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