5 things I wish I would’ve known before purchasing an Oura Ring

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority No one got down on one knee to present the Oura Ring to me — I fell in love with the device all on my own. A subtle, jewelry-inspired fitness tracker without a distracting display and with fantastic battery life? Sold. But while I love my Oura Ring 4 for many reasons, there are a few things (good and bad) I wish I had known about ahead of time. Has your smart ring experience been as you expected? 24 votes Yes 21 % No, it's worse. 4 % No, it's better! 8 % I don't own a smart ring. 67 % 1. Access to the best of the platform takes time Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority When I first encountered the Oura Ring in 2021, I was excited to dive in. After using the sizing kit, when my new smart ring finally arrived, I felt like Cinderella trying on her glass slipper. I couldn’t wait to start tracking my health data. However, I didn’t realize how long it would take to establish meaningful baselines. The Oura Ring platform requires a bit of lead time to est ... Read full article.