The Ring Smart Lock is Amazon's first Ring-branded deadbolt, announced in October 2026 with a hand-turned power dial that revives a flat battery. It is US-only for now, due in early 2027 pending FCC approval, and Ring has given no UK date.
What has changed now Ring has announced a lock?
Ring revealed its first smart lock on Amazon's newsroom, describing a keyless deadbolt that fits a standard single-cylinder lock without extra wiring (Amazon). The headline feature is a power dial below the keypad: if the battery dies, you turn the dial a few times and the lock powers back up, so there is no emergency key or 9V battery to hunt for. Reports put the price at $249, but Amazon's own announcement does not state one (TechRepublic).
| Detail | What Ring has said |
|---|
| Entry methods | Fingerprint reader, backlit touchscreen keypad, Ring app, Alexa |
| Dead-battery backup | Built-in power dial, turned by hand |
| Connectivity | Amazon Sidewalk for remote locking, status and PIN sync |
| Fits | Standard single-cylinder deadbolt, no extra wiring |
| Finishes | Black, silver and brass |
| Availability | US, early 2027; not yet FCC-authorised |
| Reported price | $249 (not confirmed by Amazon) |
The lock also works with Ring doorbells, cameras and alarm systems, and lock activity appears in the Ring app feed. Ring has not mentioned Matter, Z-Wave, subscription costs or any market outside the US.
Does the Ring Smart Lock work in the UK?
Not at the moment. Ring has not announced the lock for the UK, and it depends on Amazon Sidewalk, a shared network built from nearby Amazon devices. Sidewalk has been US-only since launch, and a January 2026 report says Amazon expects to extend it to the UK later, with no confirmed date (GIGAZINE). Amazon says Sidewalk coverage varies by location.
That matters because Ring is simultaneously taking UK preorders for its new 4K camera range, so a UK lock is plausible eventually, but nothing in the announcement says so (CE Pro). Treat the lock as a US product until Ring says otherwise. If you want a smart lock in the UK now, our best smart lock guide covers what you can buy today.
Why does this matter for Home Assistant users?
For Home Assistant users, the Ring Smart Lock is unlikely to be a local-control device. Ring has not announced Matter, Z-Wave or Zigbee, and it relies on Sidewalk plus the Ring cloud for remote features, so the realistic route into Home Assistant would be a cloud integration, if one appears. Most Ring devices have no official local API, and our experience of the ecosystem suggests that holds here, but that is an inference rather than a confirmed fact.
If local control matters to you, a Matter lock is the safer route: see our Matter lock manager guide and Matter setup guide. Ring's wider range is covered in our best Ring doorbell guide and Ring Alarm Pro review.
What do we not know yet?
Several things are open: the confirmed price, whether a Ring Protect subscription is needed for lock history or video pairing, how long the battery lasts (Ring says about a year under normal use, though the newsroom page gives no figure), whether any Matter bridge will appear, and how much the dial can power. Reports suggest roughly five to ten turns restore power, but that is a media estimate rather than a Ring specification.
Ring's existing subscription structure is a useful guide to what to expect; our Ring subscription cost guide explains the current UK plans.
Should you wait for the Ring Smart Lock?
If you are in the UK, there is nothing to wait for yet: no date, no price, no Sidewalk. Buy a lock that suits your door and ecosystem today, and revisit if Ring confirms UK availability. The hand-powered dial is a clever answer to dead batteries, but many existing locks already offer a USB or 9V emergency contact, so judge it on the whole package once a UK listing and review units exist. We will update this article when Ring says more.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ring Smart Lock?
- The Ring Smart Lock is Ring's first smart deadbolt, announced by Amazon in October 2026. It fits a standard single-cylinder deadbolt without extra wiring and can be opened with a fingerprint reader, a backlit touchscreen keypad, the Ring app or Alexa. Its standout feature is a built-in power dial: if the battery runs flat, you turn the dial by hand a few times to restore enough power to enter a code, so no spare key or battery is needed. It connects through Amazon Sidewalk for remote locking and PIN syncing. The big caveat is availability, because Ring says it will launch in the US in early 2027 and it still needs FCC authorisation before it can be sold. No UK launch has been announced.
- Will the Ring Smart Lock be sold in the UK?
- Ring has not said. The announcement covers a US launch in early 2027 and says nothing about the UK or any other market, even though Ring is taking UK preorders for its new 4K cameras in the same period. A further obstacle is Amazon Sidewalk, which the lock uses for remote locking and status updates: Sidewalk has been US-only since it launched, and a January 2026 report says Amazon expects to extend it to the UK later without confirming a date. A UK version could therefore look different, for example using Wi-Fi instead. Until Ring publishes a UK product page, assume you cannot buy it here and choose a lock that is already on sale.
- Does the Ring Smart Lock work with Home Assistant?
- Nothing has been announced to say it does. Ring has not mentioned Matter, Z-Wave or Zigbee, and the lock's remote features run over Amazon Sidewalk and the Ring cloud, so there is no obvious local route into Home Assistant. The lock does not exist as a retail product yet, so no one has tested an integration, and any support would probably have to come through a cloud connection rather than local control. That is an inference from how Ring's other devices behave, not a confirmed fact. If local Home Assistant control matters to you, a Matter or Z-Wave lock is the safer purchase today, and you should wait for real-world testing before assuming the Ring lock will fit.
- How does the Ring Smart Lock's power dial work?
- The power dial sits below the keypad and works like a small hand generator. If the lock's battery has gone flat, you turn the dial a few times and it generates enough temporary power to wake the electronics so you can unlock with your code or fingerprint. Ring says this removes the need for a backup key or spare battery. Media reports suggest roughly five to ten turns are enough, but Ring has not published an official figure, so treat that as an estimate. The dial does not recharge the main battery to full; it supplies short-term power, and Ring says the main battery should last around a year under normal use. Replace it before it runs out rather than relying on the dial.
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