Samsung Galaxy Ring: Smart Health Tracker with Gesture Controls

The Samsung Galaxy Ring, priced at $400, offers lightweight design, health tracking tools, gesture controls, and Android compatibility.

### Samsung Galaxy Ring: A $400 Smart Ring with Health Tracking and Gesture Controls
* ⚖️  Priced at **$400**, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is a **lightweight smart ring** made of titanium, available in **nine sizes** and **three finishes**.
* ⌚️  Designed for health tracking, it monitors **activity, sleep, steps, heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and more**.
* 📱  The ring is **Android-only for now**, with **no subscription fee** for accessing health data.
* 🔋  Battery life varies from **6-7 days**, depending on ring size, and it is water-resistant with **IP68 rating**.
* 🔄  Can work in conjunction with the Galaxy Watch, with Samsung Health **selecting the most accurate data** and **shutting down sensors on the other device to save battery**.
* 🤏  Gesture controls allow for actions like **double pinching to take a photo** or **stop a timer** on the phone.
* 🔍  The ring can be located using Samsung's Find app, making it **easier to find if lost**.
* 📅  Pre-orders are available now, with the ring set to go on sale on **July 24th**.

the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Ring is here, and it's ready to wrap itself around your finger. But is the Galaxy Ring ready to become lord of the smart rings? Let's find out. I spent about an hour with a $400 Galaxy Ring, and the thing I was most surprised about was how light and easy to wear it is compared to some other smart rings that I've tried. It weighs only 3g and looks like an ordinary band, so you could easily mistake it for a wedding band. It's made of titanium and has a subtle concave dip, which helps it look more like jewelry. It's got a long list of health tracking tools onboard, like sleep and workout tracking. There's a cool gesture to remotely control your phone, and the transparent charging case is actually really nice. To answer some of the big questions: first one, yes, it really does cost $400. That seems like a lot compared to the $300 Aura Ring, but don't forget that Ring needs a $6 monthly subscription to see pretty much all of

your health data. The Galaxy Ring has no subscription. Thank you, Samsung. Number two, the ring is Android only for now. It's kind of a bummer because other smart rings like the Ultra Human Air, the Aura, and Amazfit Ring work across ecosystems. But hey, I'm not too surprised about this, given the Galaxy Watch has been Android only for a few years now. And number three, it comes in nine different sizes and three titanium finishes: gold, silver, or black. And if you pre-order from Samsung, they'll send you a sizing kit so you can get the right fit. You can wear the Galaxy Ring on any finger, but the index finger is recommended for better accuracy. The big focus here is health, so the Galaxy Ring can track activity, sleep, steps, and heart rate. There's all the sensors you'd expect like blood oxygen, skin temperature, and heart rate. Plus, the ring will measure a lot of specific sleep data like how long it takes you to fall asleep, if you move around a lot during the night, and your breathing rate in the morning. You'll see an energy score out

of 100 that takes into account heart rate, sleep, and activity. This is really similar to the aura ring's Readiness score or Fitbit's daily Readiness score. Samsung though wants to go one step further than the competition by offering more personalized recommendations via Galaxy AI, including Wellness tips. This might be advice on anything from exercise goals to sleep. Say the Galaxy Ring says that you take a while to fall asleep, it might then recommend some meditation before bed. The ring also supports automatic workout detection for a few exercises like walks and runs, so you won't need to pull out your phone to manually start a workout. The ring is also water-resistant and IP68 rated, so the idea is you'll wear it 24/7 for all of your health tracking needs. The battery lasts up to 6 or 7 days, depending on the ring size. The largest size 12 and 13 rings are the ones that get the longest run time. And if you're wondering about the new sleep apnea feature that Samsung announced, it

unpacked. That's only on the Galaxy Watch, not the ring. Speaking of the watch, they'll actually work together. You don't need both of them for the ring to work, but if you do have the budget for both, Samsung Health will only take the most accurate data, and then it will shut down some sensors on the other one to save battery life. But it's the gesture controls that I'm most enamored with, at least from my quick hands-on. You can double pinch to take a photo or stop a timer on the phone. There's potential to add even more gestures in the future, but these are the main ones at launch. One other cool thing with the ring is that it connects with Samsung's Find app to see its last location on a map. So if you say lose it around the house, pull out your phone, ping the ring, and the LEDs will light up. So it should be easier to find, especially if you say like lose it behind the couch cushions. Now there are plenty more questions that you might have about the Galaxy Ring, so let me

know what you want answered, and stay tuned for lots more Hands-On Impressions. And of course, the full review. If you are interested in pre-ordering, you can do that now. The ring goes on sale on July 24th. Thanks for watching, and I'll catch you next time. See you.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Hands-On: A Sleek Smart Ring to Track Your Health

CNET is the premier destination for explaining and navigating the changing world around us. Through news, product reviews, price comparisons, and more, we’ll tell you what’s new in the parts of modern life that increasingly matter more — from health, home, and money to tech, culture, and climate — and how to get the most out of them.

CNET

The Samsung Galaxy Ring: A $400 Health-Tracking Smart Ring

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is lightweight, made of titanium, and offers a wide range of health tracking tools, with a transparent charging case.

It is priced at $400 without any monthly subscription for health data, unlike the Aura Ring.

The ring is currently compatible only with Android and comes in nine different sizes with three titanium finishes, recommended to be worn on the index finger for better accuracy in health tracking.

Samsung's Advanced Health Tracking with the Galaxy Ring

Samsung's Galaxy Ring offers a comprehensive health tracking experience, including a Readiness score similar to the Aura ring and Fitbit.

The ring goes further by providing personalized recommendations through Galaxy AI, such as wellness tips and exercise goals.

With water resistance and a long battery life of up to 6-7 days, it supports 24/7 wear, while also offering automatic workout detection.

The larger ring sizes (12 and 13) provide the longest battery run time, and the device introduces a new sleep apnea feature for enhanced health monitoring.

The Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch Compatibility

The Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch can work together, with Samsung Health using the most accurate data and shutting down some sensors to save battery life.

Gesture controls allow for actions like taking a photo or stopping a timer on the phone, with potential for more gestures in the future.

The ring can connect with Samsung's Find app to locate its last position on a map, making it easier to find when lost.

The new ring will be available for pre-order, with sales starting on July 24th.

Viewers can expect a full review and more Hands-On Impressions in the future.