Ring's new smart lock has a manual fallback that can't lock you out – how it works

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Ring's new smart lock has a manual fallback that can't lock you out - how it works The brand just announced a smart lock with a manual'power dial' that charges the device in case it dies. Maria Diaz is a staff writer with a passion for home automation, smart home devices, and tablets. Ring's first-ever smart lock addresses a real weakness in the device category with a hand-powered energy dial. The lock also supports PIN, fingerprint scanning, Alexa, and the Ring app to unlock.