After taking on Whoop, Garmin could come for Oura with its own smart ring
and as a Garmin fan, these are the 3 features I want to see

Date:
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:52:41 +0000

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The Cirqa fitness tracker could soon be followed by a Cirqa smart ring, according to a new leak.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Garmin has apparently filed documentation for a smart ring It seems to be carrying over the Cirqa
branding from the fitness tracker The device could potentially launch in the coming months It seems Garmin is on a tear when it comes to expanding its range of fitness wearables: having challenged Whoop with the launch of the screenless Cirqa band in July, it's now apparently mulling over taking on the likes of Oura with its very own smart ring.

As per an Indonesian certification filing spotted by the rumor site Garmin News , the proposed smart ring would carry on the 'Cirqa' branding. It's categorized as a 'fitness product', and is a strong sign that a Garmin smart ring is coming though not quite a guarantee. Garmin has previously played down the idea of launching a smart ring to go with all of its smartwatches, but it seems something may have now shifted. It's not clear exactly when we might see the Cirqa smart ring, but a launch within a few months seems likely if the rumor is true; according to Garmin News, upcoming devices 'usually
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The smart ring market is certainly a competitive one, with the recent
launches of the Oura Ring 5 and the Ultrahuman Ring Pro . There have also
been persistent rumors that Apple might eventually launch a smart ring to go alongside the Apple Watch . What I want to see The Oura Ring 5 (Image credit: Oura) I already have a Garmin Instinct 3 Solar which I love, for the breadth of its tracking features and the excellent battery life (the solar aspect helps here). If Garmin gets it right with the Cirqa ring, I could be tempted to invest in another fitness wearable. You may like It looks like Garmin is finally preparing its Fitbit Air-style band for launch More Garmin Cirqa
smart band leaks have appeared this time on a Garmin website Garmin Cirqa certification suggests it lacks built-in GPS

First and foremost, it has to be thin and light enough that I forget I'm wearing it. As great as my Instinct 3 is, it is bulky, and it's not particularly comfortable to wear during strenuous exercise or while sleeping (I tend to use my phone as a sleep tracker instead).

Secondly and apologies for being very predictable here it has to offer excellent battery life. Smart rings work best when they're worn constantly. This is an area Garmin has done well in historically, so I'm quite confident here. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Thirdly, I'd like to see it offer as full a range of features as possible, without a Garmin Connect+ subscription. The subscription has already caused enough controversy , and if too many of the Cirqa smart ring features are paywalled, it'll be a no thanks from me. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best smart ring deals Oura Ring 5 399 View See all prices Samsung Galaxy Ring 199.99 View See all prices voucher gift Amazfit Helio
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