Wearables · Smart rings

Can you swim and shower with a smart ring?

Short answer

Yes. Oura, Samsung and RingConn all rate their rings for water down to about 100 m. None is meant for diving.

Last checked

Which products can do it?

  • Samsung Galaxy RingYes

    The Galaxy Ring is rated 10ATM (up to 100 m for up to 10 minutes) and IP68.

    Good to know: Samsung says to rinse and dry it after it gets wet.

  • RingConn Gen 2 AirYes

    The RingConn Gen 2 Air is water resistant to 100 m, per Tom's Guide's review.

    Good to know: 2025 review.

  • Oura Ring 5Yes

    Oura rates the Ring 5 water resistant to 100 m, fine for sauna and water sports.

    Good to know: Not for diving.

Why it matters

A ring you have to take off for every shower, swim or dishwashing session gets left on the sink, and misses data.

Not proven yet

How the ratings hold up after years of wear; these are makers' lab ratings.

How we know (3 sources)
  1. Tom's GuideIndependent

    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 source
  2. undated, read SamsungFrom the company

    US Galaxy Ring page, read Oct 22, 2026: a seven-day charge for sizes 12 and 13, up to six days for smaller sizes, and up to 14 days in total with a full charge of the cradle. Water resistance consistent with 10ATM (up to 100 m for up to 10 minutes) and IP68 (up to 6 feet for up to 30 minutes); rinse and dry after it gets wet.

    Read the source
  3. undated, read OuraFrom the company

    Oura Ring 5 support page (read Oct 22, 2026): water resistant to 100 m, suitable for sauna and water sports but not for diving; an accelerometer tracks movement and activity day and night.

    Read the source

Status timeline

No status has changed since we started tracking. Every entry is dated and backed by the sources on this page.

  1. First recorded: In stores
    RingConn Gen 2 Air

    The RingConn Gen 2 Air is water resistant to 100 m, per Tom's Guide's review.

  2. First recorded: In stores
    Samsung Galaxy Ring

    The Galaxy Ring is rated 10ATM (up to 100 m for up to 10 minutes) and IP68.

  3. First recorded: In stores
    Oura Ring 5

    Oura rates the Ring 5 water resistant to 100 m, fine for sauna and water sports.