Set Up an Oura Ring

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 Oura Ring page by tapping on the menu in the upper-left corner or the battery icon in the upper-right corner of the Today. Then tap "Set up a new ring"

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 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

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

Follow these steps if you've purchased a different model ring, upgraded from an Oura Ring Gen3 to an Oura Ring 4, or are replacing your current ring.

On mobile: click here to begin your ring setup
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 menu in the upper-left corner of the 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
- Tap the menu in the upper-left corner > My Oura Ring, or tap the battery icon in the upper-right corner to go directly to the My Oura Ring page
- Tap Factory reset
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 menu in the upper-left corner > My Oura Ring, or tap the battery icon in the upper-right to go directly to the My Oura Ring page
- 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 and Data 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 menu in the upper-left 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.

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 for a few minutes
Open the Oura App and wait for the latest sync
Back up your data:
- Tap on the menu in the upper-left corner of the 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
- Tap the menu in the upper-left corner > My Oura Ring, or tap the battery icon in the upper-right corner to go directly to the My Oura Ring page
- Tap Factory reset
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

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 create their own account 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, 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 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
Go to the My Oura Ring page by tapping on the menu in the upper-left corner or the battery icon in the upper-right corner of the home screen
Swipe left to view your model and size, ring generation, and serial number