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Aivela Takes a Different Spin on the Health-Tracking Smart Ring

The Aivela Ring Pro promises phone-controlling superpowers and a built-in health guru.

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Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest smartwatches and fitness trackers. She joined the brand first as an on-camera reporter for CNET's Spanish-language site, then moved on to the English side to host and produce some of CNET's videos and YouTube series. When she's not testing out smartwatches or dropping phones, you can catch her on a hike or trail run with her family.
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Editor's note, March 6: Since this story was published, CNET has received reports from Kickstarter backers saying they have not received the Aivela Ring Pro or that certain features are not functioning as described. These complaints are also reflected in the comments on the company's Kickstarter page. The company also did not appear to be staffed at its CES booth when we attempted to test it out in person. We have reached out to Aivela for comment and will update this story further when we hear back.

Smart rings are no longer novel. A few hidden superpowers, however, might make them interesting again. 

Most devices are increasingly focused on biometric tracking. The Aivela Ring Pro aims to stand out with stealth gesture and touch controls. With a stealth flick, swipe or slide of the finger, you can control music playback, adjust volume, trigger the camera, advance slide decks, scroll and more on your phone.

Launched at CES 2026, the Ring Pro resembles many of its competitors, including the Oura Ring and Samsung's Galaxy Ring. There's only so much you can do with ring design after all. It has the familiar metallic (scratch-resistant) finish, a slightly thicker top profile and sensors lining the interior. The primary visual cue indicating something different is a small diamond-shaped engraving at the center, which signals the location of the touchpad.

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The Ring Pro has a built-in touchpad that can be programed to control your phone remotely. 

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According to the company, the Ring Pro supports eight touch commands and six gesture controls, designed to reduce the frequency of users needing to reach for their phone or smartwatch.

Health tracking, however, is still a core part of the experience. The Ring Pro focuses on long-term trend tracking, including sleep analysis, workout insights, menstrual cycle tracking and more than 13 core health metrics. The app also has a built-in AI advisor that allows you to discuss trends and metrics with a live AI expert. The ring is waterproof up to 100 meters with an IP68 rating, and rated for up to seven days of battery life. 

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The Aivela app has an AI doctor you can chat with live to analyze your health metrics. 

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The Ring Pro is launching on Kickstarter for $299, but is currently on sale for $179 for late pledge backers and already has more than 5,000 backers as of publish time. The company says there are currently no additional monthly costs tied to the app services, which is another advantage over competitors. 

While we saw the ring on display on the CES show floor, we have yet to test its features. See the editor's note above for important updates regarding backer complaints.