# Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users - 9to5Mac

> Today, Amazon’s Ring subsidiary is announcing its first ever smart lock. It solves a key problem that looms over many smart lock owners: dead batteries.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/07/ring-announces-first-ever-smart-lock-solving-core-problem/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac6625980d19992b7ccbcba)
- **Published:** 2026-10-07
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smart-home #battery #amazon #lock #ring #announces #major #pain
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