Can you use a smart ring without a subscription?
Short answer
Yes. Samsung's Galaxy Ring and the RingConn Gen 2 Air need no subscription. Oura is the exception: its $5.99 monthly membership unlocks most features.
Which products can do it?
- Samsung Galaxy RingYes
The Galaxy Ring has no subscription; all tracking is included in the $399 price.
Good to know: Android only, and a Samsung phone for all AI features. Comparison from Aug 2025.
- RingConn Gen 2 AirYes
The RingConn Gen 2 Air has no subscription and costs $199.
Good to know: Limited fitness tracking. 2025 review.
Why it matters
A $5.99 monthly fee adds about $70 a year to a ring that already costs hundreds, so buyers want to know the full price up front.
Not proven yet
Whether subscription-free rings will add paid tiers later; companies can change this.
How we know (2 sources)
Months-long review of the RingConn Gen 2 Air ($199, no subscription): detailed sleep tracking (REM, heart rate, respiratory rate, HRV), 24/7 vitals, over a week of battery (ten-day rating), 100 m water resistance. Limited fitness tracking; protruding inner sensors are a little uncomfortable.
Read the sourceGalaxy Ring vs Oura Ring 4 (last updated Aug 6, 2025): Galaxy Ring $399 with no subscription but Android only (Samsung phone for all AI features); Oura Ring 4 from $349 plus $5.99/month membership, works with iPhone and Android. Neither does detailed workout tracking on its own.
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Status timeline
No status has changed since we started tracking. Every entry is dated and backed by the sources on this page.
- First recorded: In storesRingConn Gen 2 Air
The RingConn Gen 2 Air has no subscription and costs $199.
- First recorded: In storesSamsung Galaxy Ring
The Galaxy Ring has no subscription; all tracking is included in the $399 price.