Ring’s first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies

Ring, the Amazon-owned video doorbell maker, is entering a new market: smart locks.

Ring’s new device isn’t exactly a copy-and-paste of the other locks already on the market, however, as it tackles a big issue that often deters people from embracing this kind of smart home equipment: the fear of the battery dying and getting locked out.

To address this, Ring’s smart lock has added a power dial. If the battery on the device runs out, the homeowner can just…