Smart rings are set to get even more popular this year, so I tried out an accessory that could be a must-have for any smart ring owner.
Smart rings are a considerable investment and worth protecting on your finger. When Samsung releases the Galaxy Ring, its first smart ring, at some point in the near future, there’s a good chance smart jewelry will gain more attention than ever before — and more people than ever will look for a way to keep it safe.
I’ve been trying out the OSleeve, a cover for the Oura Ring, and it gives us a good insight into what may become the top accessory for smart rings later on this year.Why cover your smart ring?
The OSleeve performs an important service that first-time smart ring wearers may not immediately consider. If you do things like lift weights, work with delicate surfaces, or grip abrasive or hard surfaces in your job or leisure time, the surface of your smart ring is going to pick up tiny scratches and scuffs, regardless of how tough the material is. Putting it in a protective cover keeps it looking its best.
I’ve been sent two different OSleeve covers to try out: one in Arctic White and the other in a transparent Luxe Clear finish. They arrived in a small, white pouch to keep them safe. Each is made from soft, flexible, but grippy silicone that wraps around the outer part of your smart ring and over the sides. It leaves the underneath open, so there’s no need to worry about it covering the sensors.
The Luxe Clear version has a small OSleeve logo on it, but the Arctic White version is free from any markings. They’re easy to stretch over the Oura Ring, and although it’s initially difficult to get them precisely centered, I’ve found they work themselves into place after a short time anyway. Once on, it forms a barrier between the Oura Ring and any surface it comes into contact with, whether that’s a barbell bar, a rock face, or a car’s paintwork.Is it comfortable?
The OSleeve cover looks quite big when you first get it, and I was concerned it would make wearing my Oura Ring uncomfortable.
