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Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies

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Briefings

Amazon unveiled a new smart lock featuring a built-in dial charger to replace physical key fobs when the battery fails. The device claims 'a few turns' of the thumb-turn dial can recharge the lock, though specific turn counts are unspecified. This innovation aims to eliminate the need for a separate backup key, with the product expected to launch in the US later this year. The source is The Verge.

Key points

• The Ring Smart Lock includes a built-in dial charger that can recharge the battery via thumb-turning, eliminating the need for a separate physical key.
• Amazon does not specify the exact number of turns required to generate sufficient power for unlocking and recharging the lock.

Context and limitations

Specific turn counts for the dial charger are not specified by Amazon; the product is expected to launch in the US later this year.

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