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My Nextring Sky in Review: Smart Ring for Sleep Tracking and Pulse Measurement Without a Subscription

DevicesOctober 19, 20261 min read

A review of the My Nextring Sky, a thin smart ring from Austria that tracks heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2) and sleep. It costs 280 euros and needs no subscription.

What is the news?

A tech site tested the My Nextring Sky. It is a smart ring. You wear it on your finger. It measures your pulse, your SpO2 and your sleep. The ring comes from Austria. The reviewer wanted to know how well it really works.

Key facts

Price: 280 euros
No monthly subscription (Abo) is needed
It measures: pulse, SpO2 (oxygen in the blood), and sleep

What is a smart ring?

A smart ring is a small ring with sensors inside. It checks things about your body, like your heartbeat. Many people use them to learn about their sleep. Some other devices charge a monthly fee to use all their features. This ring is sold without that fee.

Why does it matter?

Many people want to track their health but do not want to pay every month. A ring without a subscription may be an option for them. The test shows if the ring is worth the price.

What to watch

Read the full test to see how accurate the sleep and pulse data are
Check whether the ring fits your finger and feels comfortable

Glossary

SpO2: A number that shows how much oxygen is in your blood.
Abo: A subscription: you pay a fee again and again, for example every month.
My Nextring Sky: The smart ring from Austria that this test looks at.

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