Smart ring company Oura will roll out a health management service in Korea that lets users look at cardiovascular health and breathing changes during sleep. It analyzes biometric data—previously checked day by day—as long-term trends to help users understand bodily changes
Oura said on the 7th it will begin rolling out health management features, including “Health Radar,” to more than 30 new markets, including Korea, starting Oct. 6. The service is available to membership users with Oura Ring, third generation or later, on iOS and Android
Health Radar is an expanded service of the “Symptom Radar” launched in 2024. It goes beyond alerting users to unusual conditions by continuously analyzing biosignals and pointing out patterns that may require attention. More than 40 researchers, including Oura’s in-house medical doctors, took part in the development
The key features are “blood pressure signals” and “nighttime breathing.” Blood pressure signals detect changes that may be related to cardiovascular strain, helping users review lifestyle habits or reference the data when consulting medical professionals. Nighttime breathing analyzes sleep breathing patterns from the past 30 days to help users understand abnormalities and whether additional care may be needed.
Launching alongside is “nighttime blood pressure,” a wellness feature that uses photoplethysmography (PPG) signals during sleep to show patterns and long-term trends related to blood pressure dipping. Oura said it is easier to observe bodily changes during sleep because influences such as activity, stress, and caffeine are relatively reduced. The aim is to help identify patterns that can be missed when measuring only during the day.
A feature is also added that lets users manually input cuff blood pressure readings into the app to compare with existing data. The recorded readings can be referenced when adjusting lifestyle habits or consulting medical professionals
The expanded service areas include, in addition to Korea, European Union (EU) member states, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Ricky Bloomfield, Oura chief medical officer (CMO), said, “We will help users understand health changes that are easy to miss and proactively consult with medical professionals.”
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