Samsung Galaxy Ring: Compatibility Extends Beyond Samsung Devices

Samsung Galaxy Ring Could Work With All Android Phones? Here's What We Know

The Galaxy Ring works with Samsung and other branded Android phones Samsung announced the Galaxy Ring in full glory earlier this month, making it the first mainstream brand to launch a product in this category. Most people have assumed that the Galaxy Ring will only work if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, which wouldn't have been shocking to us. While the Galaxy Ring is yet to get a wider launch, some reviewers have been using the smart ring from Samsung, and making it work with a non-Samsung phone. The details about this support has been shared by a YouTuber this week, who claims to be using the Galaxy Ring with a Nothing phone. He talks about needing the Galaxy Wearable app available on the Play Store to pair the smart ring with their non-Samsung phone. Samsung could also ask the non-Samsung user to download the Samsung Health and its SmartThings app to fully utilise the features of the Galaxy Ring on their device. Having said that, we would be shocked to see the Galaxy AI features work on the Galaxy Ring if you pair it with a non-Samsung phone. The company will obviously have some incentive to use its own-branded phones, especially the premium models to get the best out of its smart ring and make it a broader part of the ecosystem. But it is good to see Samsung not lock the product to its lineup and allow more people to invest in the device even if they don't want all the bells and whistles that the company offers for its own phones. Reports also say that iPhones will eventually become compatible with the Galaxy Ring which could be a smart move from the South Korean giant. The Galaxy Ring is getting a limited release for now priced at around 35,000 in the US and it is assumed that the product will be coming to other countries like India at a later date.

Samsung Galaxy Ring will play nice with non-Samsung phones - Phandroid

The details of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, such as pricing, availability, and features, were officially announced last week during the company's Galaxy Unpacked event. If you're interested in the features of a smartwatch but don't want to wear a watch, a smart ring like the Samsung Galaxy Ring is a good alternative. That being said, we're sure some of you have questions regarding compatibility and whether you can use the Samsung Galaxy Ring with a non-Samsung phone. The simple answer is yes, you can (except for iOS devices). This is according to a post on X by M. Brandon Lee who confirmed it following reports that the Galaxy Ring will only work with Samsung phones. All users need to do is install several of Samsung's apps on their phones for it to work. This includes Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Health, and SmartThings. Before you get too excited, take note that there is a catch. If you do plan on using the Galaxy Ring on another handset, you won't get features like Energy Score, Galaxy AI health recommendations, Find My Ring, and other features like gesture control. All the main health features are still available. So if you largely plan on using it for health tracking, you can. It's just the extra stuff that will be omitted. We're not sure if Samsung plans to expand availability of these features to non-Samsung phones in the future. We'll have to wait and see. If you're interested in picking up the Galaxy Ring, it is available for purchase on Amazon for $399.99.

Samsung Galaxy Ring will work with all Android phones -- but there's a catch

All Android phones can connect to a Galaxy Ring, but they can't use all the features Back when Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Ring earlier this month, it was believed that the wearable would only work with Samsung's own phones -- and press releases seemed to suggest as much. But it turns out that this isn't the case. It seems as though the Galaxy Ring will connect to all Android phones with Android 11 or above, regardless of who made them. Not only have Samsung's press releases now changed to reflect this (via Android Police), YouTuber M Brandon Lee seems to have connected the Galaxy Ring to what looks like a Nothing Phone. Lee claims that you simply need to install the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, at which point you can connect the Galaxy Ring and take it through the setup process. No Galaxy Phone required. Naturally, Samsung needs to give people a reason to pair the Galaxy Ring with a Samsung phone. Which means regular Android users will only be able to use the Ring's most basic features. Heart rate, step counting, sleep tracking, wellness tips and automatic workout detection seem to be what's available. This means that other Ring features, like Energy Score, Galaxy AI, Find My Ring and gesture controls won't be able to work with a non-Samsung phone. Similar limitations are imposed on the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, with most of the more advanced features being locked away for users that went all-in on Samsung devices. It makes sense that Samsung would take this approach. Because limiting your customer base to people with a specific kind of phone is only going to work out if you have the same kind of reach as Apple does with the iPhone. So Samsung needs to appeal to as many people as possible to get Galaxy Rings and watches sold. The added bonus is that those devices then act as advertisements for Galaxy watches. If users like the wearables in their basic form, they may decide that they want to unlock the more premium features. Features that can only be accessed if they upgrade to a Galaxy Phone. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is available to pre-order now, and goes on general sale on July 24. We really liked the Galaxy Ring, especially the Galaxy AI health features and the fact the ring is comfortable and lightweight. You can read a more in-depth look n our full Samsung Galaxy Ring review.

Galaxy Ring is reportedly compatible with non-Samsung Android phones: how it works

However, you may not get all Galaxy Ring features if you use a different brand phone. Samsung claims the recently launched Galaxy Ring will work with select Samsung smartphones only. While this gatekeeping may have disappointed some folks, the same people can cheer at the news that the Samsung ring reportedly works with non-Samsung Android phones too. Let's how that's possible. Samsung Galaxy Ring compatible phones Samsung Newsroom website mentions the ring is compatible with Galaxy smartphones with Android 11.0 or above and a minimum of 1.5GB memory. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Ring shopping page on Samsung.com says the Galaxy Ring data sync via Samsung Cloud works if you use a Samsung phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung account. However, YouTuber M. Brandon Lee has shared a video showing the wearable works with a Nothing phone. Note: We haven't tested it ourselves. However, the setup process should be similar to how you get it running on a compatible Samsung phone. How to run Galaxy Ring on any Android phone Step 1: Install the Galaxy Wearable app from the Google Play Store. Complete the setup process. If you are a new user, you may have to enter personal details like birthdate, height and weight. Step 2: As part of the setup process, you will have to install Samsung Health and SmartThings on your phone. Ensure you sign into these apps with the same Samsung account you used to sign in to the Galaxy Wearable app. Step 3: Open the Galaxy Ring case and you will get a pop-up on your phone asking permission for pairing to the ring. Accept/connect it. Step 4: Toggle the features you want. Step 5: Wear the ring on the index finger (the finger next to your thumb). Make sure the embossed mark on the ring faces the palm side of the finger. The sensors on the ring should stay in touch with your skin to get proper readings. So, get the perfect fit from Samsung. You should get the readings and report data on the Samsung Health app. The Galaxy Wearable app would be used to customise various options and update the ring's software. That's about it. Now, when you connect the Ring to a non-Samsung phone, you may not get to use features like the Galaxy AI and insights for Energy Score in Samsung Health. As for iPhones, the Galaxy Ring doesn't work with iOS at the moment, however, it may gain support in the future.

Galaxy Ring works with non-Samsung Android phones but without these features

The ScanWatch Nova is the perfect smartwatch for an analog world Summary Samsung's Galaxy Ring, initially believed to only support Samsung smartphones, can also pair with non-Samsung Android smartphones. Non-Samsung Android phones may miss some features when pairing with Galaxy Ring, but essential functions like step counting still work. Samsung's expansion of Galaxy Ring compatibility to all Android smartphones running Android 11 or higher adds value to the product. Samsung launched its Galaxy Ring at the Unpacked event earlier this month. Although the smart ring isn't available to purchase yet -- it will be widely available starting July 24 -- several issues about its compatibility arose at launch. It was initially believed that the Galaxy Ring only supported Samsung smartphones, and many online reviews stated the same. But, it turns out, you can pair the Galaxy Ring with non-Samsung Android smartphones as well. Related What size Samsung Galaxy Ring should I buy? Follow the US standard -- with a caveat YouTuber M Brandon Lee posted a video on X/Twitter showing the Galaxy Ring paired with what looks like a Nothing smartphone. While we haven't tested the compatibility yet, it seems the Galaxy Ring works similarly to other Samsung wearables, requiring the user to install apps like Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Health, and SmartThings to set up the device on a non-Samsung smartphone. Via: Android Authority Samsung has also updated its official press release to reflect that the Galaxy Ring supports all Android smartphones running Android 11 or higher with at least 1.5GB of RAM. A previous version of the press release (shown in the screenshot above) mentioned that the Galaxy Ring was only compatible with "Galaxy smartphones with Android 11.0 or above". It seems this is not the case, as you can pair the Galaxy Ring with other Android smartphones. Some rumors even suggest that Samsung may add iOS support to the Galaxy Ring in the future. Here are the features non-Samsung phones don't support Like other Samsung wearables, users will miss some features when pairing their Galaxy Ring with a non-Samsung Android smartphone. Features such as Energy Score, Galaxy AI health recommendations, Find My Ring, and gestures to control the camera and dismiss alarms will not work on these devices. However, other essential features like step counting, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, wellness tips, automatic workout detection, and more are still available on non-Samsung Android phones. While most popular smart rings, like the Oura Ring and Ultrahuman Ring Air, support both Android and iOS devices, Samsung's Galaxy Ring seemed limited at launch with claims of compatibility only with Galaxy devices. It seemed that this would limit the product's usefulness, popularity, and overall value. Thankfully, it now appears that Samsung has expanded support to include other devices. Samsung Galaxy Ring Samsung's Galaxy Ring is the brand's first smart ring. It comes in three finishes and various sizes (US ring sizes 5 to 13). It offers up to a week of battery life and lets you monitor your vitals seamlessly. Even if you own a non-Samsung Android phone, you might want to give it a try. $400 at Amazon$400 at Best Buy$400 at Samsung