The Ultrahuman Ring AIR promises subscription-free health tracking from your finger

I was pretty excited by the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Ring last year, even though I didn't get to actually review it. But my biggest concern with the wearable was the fact it really required you to be in Samsung's ecosystem to get the most out of it.

Ultrahuman doesn't have the same limitations. With apps for both iOS and Android devices, the arrival of the Ultrahuman Ring AIR promises to give Australians more options when it comes to finger-based health tracking.

Weighing in at just 2.4 grams, measuring just 2.45mm thick and made from titanium, the brand's arrival is certainly intriguing, particularly given its approach to fitness tracking.

Packed into the Ring AIR's compact body is a PPG sensor, a 6-axis motion sensor, and a temperature sensor, which combine to track a range of health insights in the app.

You get six days of battery life from a single charge, and according to Ultrahuman, a full recharge only takes three hours

But Ultrahuman's strategy here is to build upon this information with something it calls PowerPlugs. Effectively, these are health-focused plugins that use your health data to provide personalised insights into your health.

There are a range of PowerPlugs available for the Australian launch, including the following (which I copied and pasted from the press release because it seemed the easiest way to explain it).

• Circadian Rhythm: Offering personalised recommendations on light exposure, exercise, and evening wind-down activities to optimise energy, sleep, and health.
• Pregnancy Mode: Providing tailored guidance on nutrition, activity, and health metrics during pregnancy, ensuring both the mother's and baby’s well-being.
• Cycle and Ovulation Tracking: Empowering women with insights on fertility and menstrual cycle tracking.
• Caffeine Window: Helping optimise stimulant consumption to boost energy without affecting sleep quality.
• Vitamin D: Optimising sun exposure to maintain healthy Vitamin D levels, with real-time tracking for safe and effective sunbathing.
• Social Jet Lag: Identifying how irregular sleep patterns affect energy levels and offering solutions to reduce fatigue.
• Smart Alarm: The Ring AIR syncs with sleep cycles to gently wake users during light sleep, ensuring an energising start to the day with scientifically crafted wake-up tunes
• Screentime: The Ring AIR tracks screen time’s impact on sleep and focus, offering personalised tips to optimise usage for better sleep and cognitive performance.

Some of these seem fairly standard, but I'm particularly interested in the Vitamin D and Social Jet Lag options, as someone who doesn't get out of the house enough and sleeps in way too late on a Sunday.

Pricing and availability

The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is available online now at The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks, and will be available in store in May.

The Ring AIR is available in a few different colours, including gold, silver, titanium, matte grey and black, and is priced at $599.95.

You can buy a sizing kit for $9 to work out your ideal size as well.