2023 was the year when artificial intelligence stood out and clearly dominated the technological debate. But this is not the only subject of debate. The material was also importantnotably thanks to the announcement of the Vision Pro. And it’s not the only new device that promises to become popular in homes around the world.
Smart rings have been on the market for several years now, but so far they have not become anything particularly well known. This could change in 2024 since, barring any last minute surprises, it will be the time of the launch of the first smart ring intended for mass consumption from a major manufacturer, the Galaxy Ring from Samsung.
But Samsung is not the only one to announce a ring in 2024. Also Amazfit, known above all for its smart watches and bracelets, presented its first ring of this type. It seems that more and more brands will try their luck in a new market set to continue the path blazed by cell phones, tablets, headphones and watches.
The problem is that a new device must serve a clear purpose, it must solve a problem, so that everyone will want to buy one. It seems obvious that these devices have smart functions, but for them to be truly popular, at least in the same way that watches have been, They will need to be used for more things than measuring pulse or steps.
Pay with the ring
One of the functions that the mobile phone has taken away from other devices is payment. Although NFC did not become popular until well before the popularity of smartphones, currently In countries like Europe, digital payment is much superior to physical payment. This is obviously due to credit cards, but increasingly to cell phones.
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Little by little, smartphones and watches are replacing bank cards, making it unnecessary to carry a wallet. If you could pay with a ring, this friction would be even lessand authentication can range from a gesture to reading the fingerprint on the ring itself.
Silent notifications
Turning off mobile notifications almost completely is one of the best things you can do. Obviously, there are applications that require notifications to be active, and people from whom you don’t want to be disconnected. If a bell served as a discreet warning, This would avoid having to take your cell phone out of your pocket.
The Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring.
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We are obviously talking about vibesso as not to put screens in the ring, maybe there are LEDs to warn of very specific notifications, like a WhatsApp from a specific person, a phone call, etc. In certain situations, this discretion could be a valuable argument when purchasing a smart ring.
Health measurement
Logically, a device like this, with longer battery life than most smartphones, It is the ideal device for measuring health constants. Some already do it, and the president of Samsung’s mobile division has already said that it will be one of the key functions of the Galaxy Ring.
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Many people don’t want to wear a watch while they sleep, and the ring could collect data on floor, stress or heart rate at any time, without having to pay for a measurement every night. This, combined with apps that interpret these parameters, could be a step forward in measuring health.
Unlock the smartphone
Another feature that I’m sure more than one user appreciates is the power use the ring as a remote unlock of a smartphone. This is something that can already be done with Bluetooth devices. Android allows you to bypass the PIN or pattern unlock whenever it detects that a specific device is linked to the device.
Our smart ring.
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The beauty of the ring is that could restrict the area of action to a few centimeters, making it impossible for someone in the same room to pick up the cell phone and view its contents. By limiting the unlocking range to 4 or 5 centimeters, only the person wearing the ring could skip unlocking.
Customize features
The last really necessary feature is customization. A ring can have many functions, but many people would surely like to be able to modify its operation to perform certain actions. An example is that of can be used as an access key to a home, office or even a car. There are rings that are useful for this, but they aren’t smart enough to be able to do anything else.
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They could also be use NFC cards to change phone settings using the ring. In this way, it would be possible to perform actions, such as sharing a location, simply by passing the ring over a tag, without having to take it out of the bag or the place where it is stored. Additionally, it would open up the possibility of creating apps and functions for developers, which is already known to increase possibilities and adoption of new devices.
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