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From sleep to sport: what we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Ring

Discreet and comfortable to wear, it monitors our health 24 hours a day. Italy excluded from the first launch

11 July 2024

Dal sonno allo sport: ecco cosa sappiamo finora del Samsung Galaxy ring

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PARIS - In recent years, health monitoring has become increasingly sophisticated thanks to advances in wearable technology that have enabled the creation of increasingly advanced smartwatches. Not everyone, however, likes to keep a watch on their wrist, which is why Samsung recently expanded its range of wearable devices with the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

The Galaxy Ring is designed to provide continuous and detailed health monitoring using artificial intelligence. Once slipped on, the is light and unobtrusive (it weighs 3 grams in size 13, the largest available), but thanks to a group of super-thin and advanced sensors it collects data on our vital signs throughout the day. These are functions we have already seen in action, but never through such a small and discreet device.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Sleep Monitoring

One of the most important aspects of our health is sleep quality, and the Galaxy Ring puts it at the centre of a highly advanced monitoring system using a combination of sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms that provide detailed and accurate analysis. Analysing snoring, measuring movements during sleep, heart rate and breathing allows users to better understand their sleep patterns and develop healthier habits.

The app connected to the device will use that same data to provide a series of useful tips to improve sleep conditions. A special function of the night monitoring is also dedicated to detecting women's skin temperature during the night, a parameter that is linked to the menstrual cycle. From a cardiac point of view,

The Galaxy ring provides continuous monitoring, sending instant notifications in the event of an unusually high or low heart rate, complete with information such as the type of problem, duration and time of onset. This function is particularly useful for detecting potential health problems before they become serious.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Daily Wellness

In addition to sleep and cardiac health, the Galaxy ring supports broader monitoring of daily well-being. Features such as automatic exercise tracking, fitness reminders and inactivity alerts help users maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. The device is also able to provide personalised suggestions to improve wellness, based on comprehensive data and individual interests.

The Energy Score function, for example, assesses the user's physical and mental condition through factors such as sleep, physical activity and heart rate variability, providing advice on where to focus daily efforts to improve health.

Finally, the ring can also be used as a control for certain functions of the smartphone. Using a few gestures, it is possible to switch off the alarm clock that is ringing or take a photo.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Like a smartwatch, but more comfortable

Ultimately, the functions we see in the Ring are mostly those we also find in other devices, with the difference that all this technology is concentrated in three grams of weight that include a battery that can last up to seven days. This makes it much more comfortable to use because, in reality, it does not have to be 'used' but only worn.

The data it collects is processed by the Samsung AI system's artificial intelligence algorithms and is thus able to reconstruct a very complete picture of the wearer's physical and mental condition, helping them to understand where they can improve their habits and lifestyle.

The Samsung ring is available in three colours: black, metallic grey and gold. The cost, however, is rather high. At the moment, there is no official price, but it should be available for EUR 449 complete with its charging case. At this price, many users might turn their noses up at the plastic feel of it.

The choice of materials is, in fact, very refined with a titanium shell, but the visual effect is not convincing because it is very different from the 'glossy' look the products have accustomed us to in recent years.