Ring debuts hand‑rechargeable smart lock and expands its 4K security lineup

Ring, the Amazon‑owned company best known for its video doorbells, announced its first smart lock and an expanded high‑resolution camera lineup in an October 9 blog post. The standout feature of the new lock is a built‑in mechanism that lets users recharge the battery by hand, reducing the risk of being locked out due to a dead battery even on doors without easy access to wiring.

According to Ring, the smart lock integrates with the company’s existing video doorbells and security cameras, enabling remote lock and unlock, visitor video monitoring and auto‑lock configurations through the Ring app. At the same time, Ring is broadening its “Retinal Vision 4K” lineup with a new Floodlight Cam that combines bright deterrent lighting with detailed 4K footage and supports continuous recording and smart detection, plus a new indoor 2K pan‑tilt camera for flexible monitoring inside the home.

The products will roll out first in select markets including the US, with pricing and availability for other regions yet to be confirmed. The launch sits within a wider set of Amazon smart‑home announcements and is clearly designed to deepen integration with Alexa‑enabled devices. For Japanese consumers worried about power outages or battery maintenance on connected door locks, the hand‑rechargeable design in particular could be an appealing differentiator if and when it reaches the local market.