A:AnswerYou get the membership for the first month for free just for buying the ring. If you choose not to renew you only are able to access sleep, readiness, and activity scores. You won’t get access to the symptom radar, stress insights or other features. I’m not even sure if without the membership if you can access the details of your sleep or it’s just a score. Hope this helps!
A:AnswerThe website says that it can be worn on any finger but for the most accurate data, wear it on your pointer, middle, or ring finger of either hand.
A:AnswerI read one review - can't remember where now, maybe thewirecutter.com - that said it hurt the reviewer's hand to wear while lifting, but was recommended otherwise. Regarding scratch protection, there are a ton of silicon covers available from third parties.
A:AnswerI got the protection because it covers everything except fire and theft I believe. Yeah the coverage was expensive but the ring itself was way way more. If the battery quits on me for whatever reason I would want a replacement
A:AnswerLonger battery life, a bit thinner and more comfortable. I find it harder to keep in the correct orientation without the sensors on the inside.
A:AnswerThe Oura Ring does not register EKG or ECG, meaning it cannot measure the electrical activity of your heart like medical-grade devices do. Instead, it uses optical sensors (PPG) to track metrics such as heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), and blood oxygen levels during sleep. While these features provide helpful insights into overall wellness and recovery, they are not designed to detect heart conditions or irregular rhythms. In short, the Oura Ring is excellent for tracking health trends, but it is not a substitute for an ECG-capable device or professional medical monitoring.
A:AnswerNot sure about sizing at Best Buy, I ordered a sizer and it came In 2 days. It was nice to be able to wear the sizer around for a couple days to ensure correct size. The oura website says HSA/FSA eligible