What to Know About garmin Cirqa Smart Ring took another step closer to launch
We’ve already seen a few leaks suggesting that Garmin is working on a smart ring to rival the likes of Oura and Samsung, but the most recent tidbit of information hints that a release could be here sooner than we thought.
A new certification from Brazil’s Anatel regulatory agency for an unnamed product boasting 10 unique variations has been spotted by Gadgets & Wearables. Given that other smart rings like the Oura Ring 5 (above) come in a wide variety of sizes, it’s far more likely that the listing is for a Garmin-branded smart ring than anything else.
What’s interesting is that four of the model numbers were also registered in China earlier this month, and all of this comes after a certificate was given by the Indonesian authorities for a product plainly listed as the ‘Cirqa Smart Ring’.
The fact that we’re now seeing all of this regulatory activity ramping up would suggest that a launch for the Garmin Cirqa Ring could be just around the corner, so don’t be too surprised if the new wearable turns up in the next few months, possibly before the end of 2026 or early in 2027.
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Although 2026 has seen the release of updated Garmin mainstays like the new Garmin Fenix 9 range, the year has also brought about a slight pivot in strategy to compete in new areas.
We’ve already tested and reviewed the Garmin Cirqa Smart Band, which is the company’s first screenless fitness tracker, pitted against the Fitbit Air and the Whoop Strap 5.0.
It’s now clear that ‘Cirqa’ is a new range of devices rather than just a one-off and it will be interesting to see what features of the Smart Band are carried over to the Cirqa Smart Ring – particularly if it gets a physical button to start workouts.
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While there’s definite room for improvement in a successor, the Cirqa Smart Band is still a great fitness tracker in its own right, particularly as it offers a ton of workout and health data without the need for a subscription, something that can’t be said of the Whoop Strap.
Elsewhere, we’re still waiting to feast our eyes upon the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2. Even though Samsung has confirmed that it is working on a successor to the original Galaxy Ring, the Ring 2 was an omission from the July Unpacked event, which unveiled devices such as the Galaxy Fold 8 and the Galaxy Watch 9.
When Garmin does finally announce the Cirqa Smart Ring, however, the fight amongst the best smart rings is sure to heat up, so stay tuned for our further coverage when more information inevitably drops.
