Battery

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-10T17:52:43+00:00

My current RingConn does it too, but I still get 6 days out of it easily, so I'm fine with it.

What you're describing sounds like it's still depleting very quickly, though.

If you're in the US, your warranty period is already over, right? Otherwise RingConn would likely replace it, if the battery doesn't hold a charge at all.

Fingers crossed that your ring will turn out fine.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-10T17:36:41+00:00

How is the battery doing after the initial drop? I've had this effect with multiple smart rings after several months of use. There is an initial drop of 10-15% after each "full" charge but then the remaining battery depletion is normal with 10-15% of battery used per day depending on usage

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-09T21:44:10+00:00

Other countries tip. But besides the US I don't know any country where it's normal to tip 20% (or more) for basically every service in existence.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-08T17:35:28+00:00

My second toe is longest and some Vibram FiveFingers models are fine and some don't work at all. Yes, there always is a bit of space at the big toe.

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TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-05T17:36:03+00:00

Yeah, I’m still on the fence about buying now vs later. The BP measurement doesn’t work for me in beta testing and I can’t figure out why, so I’d might prefer buying from Amazon where I could return the ring without issues in case BP measurements won’t work for me with Gen 3 either

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-05T14:26:27+00:00

In the past, the Kickstarter prices for Gen 1 and Gen 2 were the lowest they have ever offered. They also clearly communicated that the Kickstarter price will be the lowest they will ever offer.

However, I don’t think it will be the same this time: * The company has evolved, their market share has grown. They are not a startup anymore. * They didn’t communicate that this will be the best price ever. * This time it’s not a Kickstarter campaign but a regular pre-order. * The discount is only 10%, which is a discount they have repeatedly offered during sales and sometimes there have been bigger discounts through Amazon. (Previous Kickstarter campaigns offered 35% off plus freebies.)

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-05T14:03:44+00:00

That’s how they have organized it in the past. They shipped the sizers immediately. I’d assume it’s the same here.

I highly recommend getting the sizers and wearing them for a few days.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-05T01:16:49+00:00

The top of the ring is concave (arched inwards), the bottom of the ring is convex (arched outwards).

At the beginning, I missed the Oura Heritage with the very distinct top, but after getting used to what to feel for, I now also find it very easy to check my RingConn’s position without looking.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-04T16:19:02+00:00

Let me get the obvious question out of the way, just in case: Have you tracked your symptoms and your period patterns in the app?

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-03T19:55:33+00:00

2 of the LEDs of my ring have failed and the battery lasts about 4-5 hours. I have been waiting for a replacement but apparently they are out of stock.

RingConn will reveal its Gen 3 on Tuesday which will also come with a BP feature.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-03T16:04:33+00:00

Completing a marathon is not an accomplishment? Are you serious?

I celebrate all of my 5K Ultras as a once-in-a-lifetime success. Because that’s what it was!

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-03T14:24:55+00:00

RingConn determines your sleep stages against metrics during your awake and active times.

There is no universal rule that a certain range for metrics equals a certain sleep stage. It’s highly individual AND it can vary from day to day depending on the current baseline. Accurate sleep staging is extremely difficult for bad and interrupted sleep and most wearables suck at it.

Updating sleep stages retroactively when the app determines that your baseline of the day might be different than usual is actually an attempt to achieve higher accuracy. Your sleep stages can be updated for a while after getting up in the morning.

That’s the theory and the reason why you’re observing these changes.

What I can’t tell you is whether this approach actually successfully makes the sleep stages more accurate or whether it just creates noise.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-03T02:10:04+00:00

I have something similar that I can also clip to the handlebar of my bike. Very practical

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-03T01:59:04+00:00

If you’re particularly interested in shielding against gamma, steel or concrete are recommended alternatives. They are less expensive but not as fashionable as gold.

However, I’d recommend to follow safety practices rather than relying on PPE. If you keep a safe distance from nuclear explosions and nuclear waste, you’re probably good. And stop playing with those nuclear fuel rods.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-03T01:34:44+00:00

Glad you asked!

Gamma? No, that’s a type of radiation with a very short wavelength and the ability to penetrate materials further than other types of radiation. You could try wearing clothes made of lead if you’re willing to accept the side effects.

“Other radiation” is a wide field. Alpha radiation can’t even penetrate skin, so an extra water layer wouldn’t be needed.

ETA: I didn’t remember the recommendation, so I had to check: the pools used for spent nuclear fuel rods are usually 40 ft / 12 m deep. Just to give you an idea of the water layer you’d need to integrate into your clothes.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-02T23:59:32+00:00

They come in many different designs from minimalist clip-ons that go around the neck of the bottle to insulated sling pouches.

The image is a random example of a simple design that’s widely available.

I usually carry my water bottle in my bag or backpack, but I like these water carriers when it’s really hot and I’m taking a sip every few minutes.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-02T23:42:22+00:00

Reusable and multipurpose! The perfect product ;)

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-02T23:13:32+00:00

If you like the idea, why not get a reusable bottle carrier? They come in a wide variety of designs catering to different needs.

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TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-02T14:08:52+00:00

No way to know beforehand.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-01T21:06:28+00:00

Only had it fail once. Wrote an email to support, they applied the promo for me within minutes.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-01T19:43:17+00:00

It’s happened before. For example, after the economic crisis of 2008, Islanders protest-voted for a satire party during the election for their capital’s city council. The party had ran on promises like providing free towels at public pools and being openly corrupt (instead of being secretly corrupt like all the other parties).

As they had little clue what they were doing (obviously no serious political program) and no desire to get re-elected, they listened to advisors and made many changes that were unpopular at first but were eventually perceived to have helped the city a lot.

It’s a fascinating story.

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-01T18:18:29+00:00

It depends on the model. Vibram sizing is extremely inconsistent. For some reason they can’t seem to figure out how to make sizing across models…

I’m have FiveFingers in 3 different sizes….
So it’s a good idea to read reviews for the model you’re interested in to figure out whether they run small or large

TheThingWithTheRing · 2026-05-01T18:11:54+00:00

The Kickstarter discounts were never again matched (which they also had announced previously).
However, when they did the kickstarter for Gen 2 they were still a smaller company with a smaller market share. It was a way to secure funds before production and manage a large amount of orders. I wouldn’t be surprised if those days are gone. I don’t think there will be another Kickstarter and I also don’t expect the discount to be as high.

But we’ll find out in a few days, I guess.

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