Learn how to pair your Oura Ring with your device.
- If you're a new member, start by downloading the Oura App
- If you're an existing member setting up a new ring, go to the My Devices page by tapping on the
menu in the upper-left corner or the
battery icon in the upper-right corner of the Today tab. Then tap "Set up a new device"
For additional step-by-step instructions, see the sections below:
Set Up a New Ring—New Members
Set Up a New Ring—Existing Members
Transfer Your Ring and Data to a New Device
Transfer Your Ring to a New User
Troubleshooting
More Information
Set Up a New Ring for New Members
If you're setting up a new ring for the first time, make sure you have a stable internet connection and an Oura charger before starting. Then follow these steps:
- Download the Oura App from the iOS or Google Play App Store
- 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 16 and higher, or Android devices running Android 11 and higher with Google Play services. Your device must support Bluetooth 5.0.
- 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
On Android devices, you might see a prompt asking for access to your contacts and call history while pairing your Oura Ring. This information isn't needed, so you can toggle it off and tap Pair to continue connecting your ring.
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.
Set Up a New Ring for Existing Members
To set up more than one Oura Ring with the same account, see our Multi-Ring Support article.
If you've purchased a different model ring, upgraded to a newer generation ring, or are replacing your current ring:
- If you're viewing these instructions on mobile: click here to begin your ring setup
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If you're on desktop: follow the instructions below
Reset your old ring
Note: If your old ring is lost or otherwise nonfunctional, you can skip these reset instructions and jump to Set up a replacement ring.
- Ensure that you have a stable internet connection
- Place your ring on the charger for a few minutes
- Open the Oura App and wait for the latest sync
- Back up your data:
- Tap on the
- Select Settings > Back up all data
- Tap on the
- When the backup is complete, take your ring off the charger and place it on a flat surface
- Factory reset your ring
- Tap the
- Tap Factory reset
- Tap the
- When the factory reset is complete, leave the ring off the charger and keep it on a flat surface without moving it for two minutes. This allows the ring to enter power saving mode if you're storing the ring
- In your device's Bluetooth settings, remove your Oura Ring from the list of connected devices
Set up a replacement ring
- Place your new ring on the charger
If you skipped the above factory reset steps:- Tap the
- Tap Set up a new device > Oura Ring > Replace with a new ring
- Tap the
- Select Set up ring and follow the in-app instructions to pair your new ring to Bluetooth and sync with your account
Transfer Your Ring and Data to a New Device
To transfer your ring data and Oura account to a new phone, tablet, or other supported device, please follow the instructions in the Transfer Your Oura Data to a New Phone article.
Transfer Your Ring to a New User
If you're going to gift your used ring to someone else, be sure to factory reset your Oura Ring first.
The ring will then be ready to be paired to a new device. Note that Oura Membership is not transferable between accounts, so the new user will need to create their own account when setting up their ring.
Note: If your Oura Ring has been replaced under a previous warranty or support reason, depending on the replacement reason, the original device is either be permanently disabled and cannot be paired to a new account, or still usable but ineligible for another replacement. If you see a disabled screen when setting up a device you received from someone else, see Disabled Oura 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.
The Oura Ring is intended to be connected only to one account at a time. To avoid connectivity issues or missing data, be sure to factory reset your Oura Ring and remove it from your phone's Bluetooth settings when unlinking it from your account, or before attempting to pair the ring to a different account.
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, check out the firmware updates articles for tips on how to successfully complete your update. If you're still experiencing problems, please contact us.
Identifying your 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
- Open the Oura App
- If the ring on the charger is the one paired with your app, the battery
- Tap the battery icon to open the My Devices page and view the ring model and size, ring generation, and serial number
More Information
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