New Oura smart ring feature might save you a trip to the doctor

Oura’s Symptom Radar analyses key metrics like heart rate and temperature trends to alert you to potential health issues early

Oura app showing the Symptoms Radar feature
(Image credit: Oura)

Oura is taking wellness tech to the next level with the launch of Symptom Radar, a groundbreaking feature designed to help members spot early signs of strain and illness.

Rolling our on 11 December, Symptom Radar will be available to all Our Ring Gen3 and Oura Ring 4 users, making it easier than ever to stay ahead of your health.

The new feature builds on the company’s expertise in biometric tracking, and uses advanced algorithms to analyse your resting heart rate, HRV (heart rate variability), temperature trends, and breathing rate.

The Symptom Radar feature is Oura’s first innovation to move from its experimental Oura Labs to a permanent place in the Oura App.

Symptom Radar is powered by data collected since Oura’s TemPredict initiative in 2020, which first demonstrated the ring’s ability to detect pre-symptomatic fever signs with 76% accuracy.

Now boasting even greater precision, it utilises millions of data points to alert Oura members when their metrics deviate as little as 0.5°C from their baseline.

Even though we suggested the feature might let you skip the doctor, please don’t rely on wearables only for health assessments. Always consult a professional if you’re feeling ill.

Matt Kollat
Section Editor | Active

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.