Amazon's Ring Unveils its First Smart Lock — With a Hand-Crank Generator for When the Battery's Dead
Ring, Amazon's smart home security subsidiary, has announced its first-ever smart lock — and promises to "end smart lock anxiety" by adding a hand-crank handle to generate power if the battery runs out.
"Almost everything in our lives today is digital, yet we still carry around little pieces of metal in our pockets," says Ring founder and "chief inventor" Jamie Siminoff, in an apparent effort to make physical keys seem outdated. "That's because of smart lock anxiety. A lock has to work every time, and until now, a dead battery could leave you locked out of your own home. With Ring Smart Lock, we're solving that — no backup key or battery to carry, no locksmith to call, no worries if the battery runs down. Just peace of mind knowing your home is secure."
Ring is entering the smart-lock market with a novel boasting an unusual feature: a hand-crank generator...
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