Don’t sleep on this one.
; even Prince Harry has been spotted wearing one. So, yes, celebrities are wearing them. But what exactly does one do?
Founded in 2013, Oura boasts itself as the “the world’s best sleep tracker.” Looking at the plain gold band — also available in silver, black, “stealth,” a matte gray-black, and rose gold — you might be wary that this delivers precise, routine-tracking updates to improve both your sleep and daily energy levels. And yet, it totally does.
For the past five months, the first thing my weary eyes see each morning are those three things. I’ve come to wake up excited to see how I did the night before, how much REM vs. deep sleep I got, what factors may have affected it — wine, as it turns out, is not great for sleep quality. During the day, I practically forget it exists, save for the sporadic notification suggesting it might be time to stretch my legs, and as someone still working mostly from home, I welcome the reminder.
Beyond the actual physical ring, I love how effortless the interface is, allowing me to go as surface level or deep as I want. You simply download the app, which connects to your ring wirelessly, and it’s all there. Each morning is like a concise book report of my sleep. The app also has additional offerings, such as guided meditations and quick videos on how various factors, such as caffeine or room temperature, can affect your score.
Is the app perfect? Of course not. For some reason, it seems to think my ideal bedtime is 7 p.m. — but maybe it knows something I don’t? The price is also on the higher end, with the most basic model going for $299 and a required $5.99 monthly membership fee after the first month. But when you consider that this doubles as a piece of jewelry, the sticker shock goes down a bit. And as for the membership fees — what’s $5.
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