Set Up a New Ring
If you're setting up a new ring for the first time:
Download the Oura App from the App Store (for iOS) or Google Play (for Android)
Unbox the ring and charger
Plug the charger into a USB power source, such as a laptop or supporting power brick
The Oura App is supported on iOS devices running Apple iOS 15 and higher, or Android devices running Android 9 and higher with Google Play services. Your device must support Bluetooth 4.0.
Put your ring on the charger. The LED will blink blue to indicate that your ring is ready to be paired
Make sure that your device's Bluetooth is enabled
Follow the in-app instructions to set up your Oura account
See this article on creating an Oura account for more information
You'll have to spend at least one night sleeping with your Oura Ring on to receive Sleep and Readiness Scores the following morning. However, Activity data and the Explore content will all be available immediately.
Oura will establish baseline readings over the next few weeks of your ring use, which will inform the app's personalized guidance and insight messages. Features such as Cycle Insights and Restorative Time also require ~30-60 days of consecutive data for optimal performance and accurate readings.
Connecting Your Ring to a New Device
To transfer your ring data and Oura account to a new phone, tablet, or other supported device:
Remove your ring from the old device
Ensure that you have a stable internet connection
Place your ring on the charger until it reaches at least 50%
Go to the Icon Bars Menu menu in the upper left-hand corner of the Oura App's home screen
Select Settings
Scroll all the way down and select Sign out. Your app data will automatically be backed up during the sign out process
When the signout is complete, go to your device's Bluetooth settings and remove your Oura Ring from the list of connected devices
Connect your ring to the new device
Leave your ring on the charger, connected to a power source
Install the Oura App on your new phone
Follow the in-app instructions to log in to your account and connect your ring
Once you have successfully signed in with your current account email address, uninstall the Oura App from your old phone
If your old device is lost or otherwise inoperable, your ring will go into Restricted Mode when attempting to pair with a new device. In this case, the Oura App will prompt you to factory reset the ring, which will turn off Restricted Mode. Data saved on the ring since your last sync will be erased, but any historical data saved before that will still be available.
Set Up a Replacement Ring
Please follow these steps if you've purchased a different model ring, or received one as a warranty replacement.
Reset old ring
Note: If your old ring is lost or otherwise nonfunctional, you can skip these reset instructions and jump to Set up new ring.
Ensure that you have a stable internet connection
Place your ring on the charger until it reaches at least 50%
Go to the Icon Bars Menu menu in the upper left-hand corner of the Oura App's home screen
Select Settings > Back up all data
When the backup is complete, take your ring off the charger and place it on a flat surface
Factory reset your ring by selecting the ring ring battery level icon icon in the upper right-hand corner of the home screen > swipe left > scroll down to Tools > tap Factory reset
When the factory reset is complete, keep the ring off the charger and on a flat surface without moving it for two minutes
In your device's Bluetooth settings, remove your Oura Ring from the list of connected devices
Set up replacement ring
Place your new ring on the charger
If you skipped the above factory reset steps:
Select the ring Icon Ring Battery.png icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Home tab
Swipe left
Scroll down to "Tools" > tap "Set up a new ring"
Select "Begin setup" > "Skip" > "Set up a new ring"
Select "Connect" and follow the in-app instructions to pair your new ring to Bluetooth and sync with your account
Transfer Your Ring to a New User
If you're going to gift your used ring to someone else:
Ensure that you have a stable internet connection
Place your ring on the charger until it reaches at least 50%
Go to the Icon Bars Menu menu in the upper left-hand corner of the Oura App's home screen
Select Settings > Back up all data
When the backup is complete, take your ring off the charger and place it on a flat surface
Factory reset your ring by selecting the ring ring battery level icon icon in the upper right-hand corner of the home screen > swipe left > scroll down to Tools > tap Factory reset
When the factory reset is complete, keep the ring off the charger and on a flat surface without moving it for two minutes
In your device's Bluetooth settings, remove your Oura Ring from the list of connected devices
The ring is now ready to be paired to a new device. Note that Oura Membership is not transferable between accounts, so the new user will need to register for their own when setting up their ring.
Troubleshooting
If your ring is not connecting to your device, make sure your charger is plugged in correctly and your device's Bluetooth is enabled.
If none of these steps resolves your issue, you can:
Uninstall and reinstall the Oura App
Restart your device
Factory reset your ring
Trouble connecting
If you experience difficulty connecting your new ring, check out our Troubleshooting Connection Issues article.
If you encounter any difficulties while updating your firmware, please check out the firmware updates articles for tips on how to successfully complete your update. If you're still experiencing problems, please reach out to our team.
You can contact our Member Care Team here.
The intended use and setup of an Oura Ring should consist of the following: one ring, one account, one device. If there are multiple users or data sources feeding into the same account, this leads to missing data, connectivity issues, or even accelerated battery consumption.
Identifying ring model
In case you’ve purchased the same model and finish as your prior ring and are looking to identify which ring is which:
Place one of your rings on its charger
Tap the ring Icon Ring Battery.png icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Home tab and swipe left
You'll find its generation listed under "Model and size"