Samsung Galaxy Ring made its debut on the Galaxy Unpacked occasion on July 10. It’s the South Korean know-how conglomerate’s first-ever wearable sensible ring sporting an array of well being and health monitoring options. Whereas the Galaxy Ring was initially purported to be solely suitable with Galaxy smartphones, latest claims on social media recommend it could additionally work with different Android smartphones too by way of the Galaxy Wearable app.
Samsung Galaxy Ring Compatibility
Based on a publish on X (previously Twitter) by YouTuber M. Brandon Lee (@thisistechtoday), the Samsung Galaxy Ring works on different Android gadgets too, dismissing claims of it solely being suitable with Samsung smartphones. As per a video shared by the person, the sensible ring seems to be paired with a Nothing smartphone by way of the Galaxy Wearables app. It might additionally require the set up of some apps together with Samsung Well being.
There are some opinions on the market claiming that the Samsung Galaxy Ring solely works on a Samsung machine, due to this fact it does not work on different Android gadgets.
That is unfaithful.
All you must do is set up the Galaxy Wearable app, join, and undergo the setup course of. pic.twitter.com/H6Jm97hJSI
— M. Brandon Lee | THIS IS TECH TODAY (@thisistechtoday) July 21, 2024
The video allegedly reveals the app’s person interface (UI) presenting the sensible ring’s options together with power rating, sleep, coronary heart charge and well being settings. It additionally seems to have an choice to view extra particulars in regards to the sensible ring, reset it and replace its software program by way of the app. Moreover, a Discover my ring choice can also be seen, though it’s unclear if it really works.
As per Samsung’s FAQ part on the Galaxy Ring shopping for web page, the wearable is suitable with Samsung smartphones on Android 11.zero or increased firmware. The official help web page says the machine will need to have 1.5GB RAM or increased to be suitable with the Galaxy Ring.
In a separate growth, business insider Avi Greengart (@greengart), by way of an X publish, prompt that the Galaxy Ring might also be suitable with iOS gadgets, though not at launch. Thus, it’s purported to help iPhone fashions too, someday sooner or later.
Samsung Galaxy Ring Specs
Samsung Galaxy Ring is offered in 9 sizes with sizes starting from 5 to 13, and comes with a sizing package. It’s geared up with a PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor for irregular coronary heart rhythm detection. Based on Samsung, its sensible ring works with the Samsung Well being app and features a temperature sensor and accelerometer to supply wearers insights into their well-being.
It additionally will get options supported by Galaxy AI – Samsung’s suite of synthetic intelligence (AI) providers. It’s claimed to be able to producing detailed well being experiences together with features like Power Rating and Wellness Ideas. Galaxy Ring has an IP68 score and is licensed for 10 ATM water resistance. It has a titanium grade 5 construct and presents Bluetooth 5.four connectivity. Galaxy Ring’s measurement 5 variant sports activities an 18mAh battery whereas the larger 13 measurement has a 23.5mAh battery.
