Okay, first impressions: The ring takes a few minutes to set up. Once you pair it to your smart device via the free Oura app
, you re prompted to answer a few questions, such as your height, weight, and current goals. I chose the somewhat broad Improve my health, but other options include Be productive and energetic and Manage stress levels.
From there, you slip the ring onto your finger any digit is doable, though index, middle, or ring tend to work best, according to the brand and it will start reading your heart rate and body temperature.
By the next day, you ll start receiving three key numbers or scores, all on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 being the best. The Sleep Score tells you how well you slept; the Activity Score is based on estimated calories burned throughout the day; and the Readiness Score refers to the extent to which you ve recovered from the previous day s activities and how, well, ready you are to take on the day ahead. (In other words, this numbe
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Founded in 2013, Oura is a device that fits on your finger and scores how well you slept based on data collected around resting heart rate, body temperature, movement, and other factors.
It s recently gained momentum as the device the NBA bubble used to detect early signs of COVID-19.
With new partnerships with NASCAR, UFC, and other sports organizations, a successful ad campaign launched this winter, and backing from Michael Dell, Lance Armstrong, and other celebrities, the company is ready to compete in the wearables market.