> At a Glance
> – The Aivela Ring Pro, unveiled at CES 2026, lets users control phones via subtle finger swipes and taps
> – It tracks 13+ health metrics and offers a built-in AI advisor for trend discussions
> – Early backers on Kickstarter pay $179; regular price will be $299 with no monthly fees
> – Why it matters: It shifts smart rings from passive trackers to active, hands-free controllers, potentially cutting how often you pull out your phone
Smart rings are getting a new party trick: the Aivela Ring Pro adds gesture and touch controls to the familiar health-tracking formula, letting you advance slides, snap photos, or crank up volume without touching your phone.
How the Controls Work
A diamond-shaped engraving on the ring’s top marks a hidden touchpad. The company says the ring recognizes eight touch commands and six gesture controls, all designed for subtle finger movements rather than dramatic arm waves.
- Flick to skip tracks
- Swipe to adjust volume
- Tap to trigger the camera shutter
- Slide to scroll through pages
Health Tracking Keeps Pace
Despite the new control focus, the Ring Pro still packs a full health suite. It logs long-term trends for sleep, workouts, and menstrual cycles, plus more than 13 core metrics inside its waterproof, IP68-rated titanium shell.
| Feature | Aivela Ring Pro | Typical Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Up to 7 days | 4-6 days |
| Waterproof | 100 m | 50 m |
| Monthly fee | $0 | $6-$10 |
| Controls | 14 total | None |
An in-app AI advisor lets you chat live about your data trends, promising to answer questions without the need for a separate subscription.
Price and Availability
The ring is live on Kickstarter, already topping 5,000 backers. Early pledges lock in the device for $179; the price jumps to $299 after the campaign. The company stresses that app services carry no extra monthly cost-an edge over some rivals.
Key Takeaways
- Gesture controls could reduce daily phone pickups
- No subscription fees keeps lifetime cost low
- Crowdfunding campaign has already surpassed 5,000 supporters
News Of Los Angeles saw the ring at CES but has not yet tested real-world performance; if the controls prove reliable, Aivela could nudge smart rings beyond passive wellness tracking into everyday convenience tools.
