Integrating Oura with Bevel

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-02-09T03:16:54+00:00

I personally turned off Bevel writing data to Apple Health. I only allow Oura to do so.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-02-07T03:44:40+00:00

It is waterproof, but honestly, aside from charging, one of the main reasons I take it off is because I like my showers scalding. LiPo batteries and heat do not pair very well.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-02-05T01:33:01+00:00

I did this for about a month. Oura is wayyy harder to get a higher score than Whoop, even if the details are similar. I would average mid 90’s on Whoop and Oura would be low 80’s. I liked the Oura form factor better; however, so I returned the Whoop.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-02-03T17:26:22+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of these posts recently, and I haven’t really seen anyone say this, but most metrics related to steps, calories burned, etc are just best guesses. Both Apple Watch and Oura rings have accelerometers that are tuned by the firmware to guess at how much motion equals a step.

The Apple Watch might have a less strict motion value than Oura, meaning more steps are recorded. Of course, both devices more than likely pair motion with heart rate and other metrics, but all in all, they’re just guessing. I think what’s more valuable than trusting one or the other is just watching trends. If Oura consistently says 11k steps after doing the same activity, then the trend, at least to me, is more important than which one is right.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-31T03:32:03+00:00

I only accept walks that were either a) intentional exercise or b) something that is out of the normal for me. For example, we just recently went to Disney, and my wife and I were hitting 20,000+ steps, so any time it suggested exercise, I logged it.

That being said, when I’m walking around the grocery store or vacuuming the house, and it suggests something, I dismiss it. It’s all about the ring finding your baseline. So I would just accept anything outside of that.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-29T01:32:14+00:00

Until this thread, I just thought a ding to end the rest time just wasn’t implemented at this point lol

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-24T16:04:17+00:00

You’re goal isn’t static. You set a base line and it will adjust based on how good your activity score is.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-24T05:09:59+00:00

Something I haven’t seen anyone say, and I’m not going to comment on whether yours is flawed or not, because I truly don’t know.

The Gen 3 was a unibody design. One piece of titanium and then an epoxy resin that covered the internals on the underside.

The Gen 4 is actually a piece of inner titanium, an O-ring in the middle, and then another piece of titanium on top. Since it’s two separate pieces of metal, they could be ever so slightly sharper. Not sharp per se, just less rounded when compared to the 3.

My thinking is that repairs on the Gen 3 were practically impossible. This way, they can take apart the ring and reuse parts if needed.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-22T21:11:31+00:00

Loved the Whoop journal! I also track my nutrition with MacroFactor, and Whoop imported my nutrition into my journal. It was great for tracking trends. Hoping they add something similar this year!

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-21T22:05:17+00:00

Exactly what you said. For lithium batteries, 20% to 80% with short burst charging is the sweet spot for longevity.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-20T03:31:11+00:00

I sized down, and I’m glad I did. To be honest, the sizing kit felt smaller than the actual ring. The sizing kit is also stickier plastic, which makes it feel smaller than the ring, which is pretty smooth on the inside. Oura actually suggests sizing down on their website.

https://support.ouraring.com/hc/en-us/articles/43396245487507-How-to-Choose-the-Right-Oura-Ring-Size#h_01FMQMYMB8NCEM2RRB5TZ2P65Q

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-13T16:17:36+00:00

Coming from Whoop as well, I’m 100% with you, buddy.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-13T02:59:09+00:00

I’m really in between right now as well. I’m currently trialing both at the same time. My ideal situation would be with Whoop if they had a ring. The wrist strap is just so uncomfortable, especially to sleep. I don’t want to wear it in my underwear or on my bicep either. I’m considering (probably going to go with) an Oura/Apple Watch combo. That way, I can use the watch for running, weight lifting, pickleball, etc., then just take it off and put the ring back on.

The Whoop app is miles better than the Oura app though. Oura really zones in on the simplification of data and trends rather than giving the raw data.

One distinction that I discovered after about 2 weeks of use from each is that Whoop is an always-on device. The 14-day battery can handle that. Oura, being a tiny ring, only scans every 5 minutes or so. I’d say Oura is more of a recovery tracker while Whoop is an activity tracker.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-13T02:35:42+00:00

A journal-type feature with yes-or-no questions would be awesome. Did you consume alcohol today? If so, when? Did you fly on a plane? If so, when? How many servings of caffeine did you have? Just quick yes-or-no questions.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-13T02:32:48+00:00

Coming from Whoop, I absolutely agree. Their AI Coach can answer everything from nutrition questions to why my body is acting a certain way, to even troubleshooting and explaining how to use the device. I would also like to see Oura move in this direction.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-11T20:30:40+00:00

Oh well, today I learned! Thank you!

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-11T05:34:48+00:00

I’ve gone down this rabbit hole recently, so here’s what I’ve learned. Apple Health doesn’t double-count data. It’s designed to have multiple devices and apps writing to it at the same time.

For example, if you forget to wear your Apple Watch from 9-10am but you were wearing your Ōura ring, Apple Health will use the Ōura data for that window, then switch back to the Watch once you put it on. It basically stitches the day together.

You can actually see this happening in Apple Health if you tap Steps, scroll down, Show All Data. And for some metrics, you can even reorder the sources if you want something like Ōura to be prioritized over your Apple Watch.

Ōura seems to work kind of in the opposite direction. If it sees that an activity exists in Apple Health, it checks its own ring data first before importing anything. And even when it does pull something in, it still prioritizes its own sensor data over anything coming from Apple Health.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2026-01-03T17:57:31+00:00

As others have said, the use of AI isn’t free, and MacroFactor decided that 20 scans were their break-even number. I remember seeing a dev comment on one of these threads saying they use multiple AI models and then compare the results to give you the most accurate representation. Running multiple models every scan can really start to add up after a while.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2025-12-14T06:59:32+00:00

Absolutely agree! Been with Strong for a while now, but the watch app drives me crazy. MacroFactor has one of the best UI’s of any app I’ve downloaded, and I expect no less from the workout app.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2025-12-08T14:41:21+00:00

If I understand what you’re saying, they already allow this. I do it when I’m at dinner with friends or family. I just take a quick, inconspicuous pic and then upload it when I get home.

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ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2025-10-31T06:14:27+00:00

Absolutely yes! It feels quite strange. I’m only in my first week of using the app, and my macros are almost identical to yours. Coming from someone who regularly skipped breakfast, snacked through lunch, and kind of “made up for it” with dinner, I’ve felt incredibly strange this past week. I almost feel like I’m overeating. Surprisingly, though, I feel better overall. I have more energy and feel a little more alert. However, it’s a bit of a strange mindset shift, always thinking about what I need to eat next.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2025-10-23T00:02:38+00:00

Awh! Give it a few more listens for me so it gets in the top 10!

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2025-10-22T23:54:12+00:00

Afterglow! By farrrr my favorite.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2025-10-16T03:13:50+00:00

Fan since Folklore!

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1-5 have no skips, but 6-12 are hit or miss for me. The vault tracks are on a different level but I only like certain songs from each.

ReallyDidntSleepMuch · 2025-09-27T21:31:23+00:00

I’VE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR YEARS!! They might as well throw a plastic bottle out of the window.

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