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Smart rings are no longer new. However, some hidden superpowers might make it interesting again.
Most devices are increasingly focusing on biometric tracking. the Evela rings It aims to stand out with subtle gestures and touch controls. With a subtle tap, swipe or swipe of your finger, you can control music playback, adjust the volume, launch the camera, present slide decks, scroll and more on your phone.
I set off in Consumer Electronics Show 2026the Ring Pro is similar to many of its competitors, including Oura ring and Samsung Galaxy bell. There’s only so much you can do with your ring design after all. It has the familiar metallic finish (scratch-resistant), a slightly thicker top profile and sensors lining the interior. The primary visual cue that something is different is a small diamond-shaped pattern in the middle, indicating the location of the touchpad.
The Ring Pro has a built-in touchpad that can be programmed to control your phone remotely.
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According to the company, the Ring Pro supports eight touch commands and six gesture controls, designed to reduce the hesitation of users who need to reach for their phone or smartwatch.
However, health tracking is still an essential part of the experience. Ring Pro focuses on tracking long-term trends, including sleep analysis, exercise insights, menstrual cycle tracking, and more than 13 essential health metrics. The app also has a built-in AI advisor that allows you to discuss trends and metrics with a live AI expert. The ring is water-resistant to 100 meters with an IP68 rating, and has a battery life of up to seven days.
The Aivela app has an AI doctor that you can chat live with to analyze your health metrics.
Ring Pro will be launched Kickstarter for $299but it’s currently on sale for $179 to backers for late pledges and already has over 5,000 backers as of press time. The company says there are currently no additional monthly costs associated with the app’s services, which is another advantage over competitors.
While we saw the ring Displayed on the CES show floorWe haven’t tested its features yet, and it remains to be seen whether its gesture controls are useful in everyday use.
On paper, at least, Aivela gives the smart ring category a different role, shifting it from passive health tracking to more active control.